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    Christmas & New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria

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Christmas and New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria

Christmas & New Year is always a magical time of year. Why not make this year even more special and enjoy all the festive fun against the stunning backdrop of Cumbria’s rugged mountains, shimmering lakes and sweeping coastlines.   

Soak up the brilliant atmosphere and a warm, friendly welcome at one of these seasonal events or check out our blog for more inspiration on what to see and do this festive season.

Searching for the perfect place to stay? Take a look at these Christmas and New Year breaks and find your idyllic cosy winter getaway. This is a great time of year to slow down, disconnect and enjoy some quality time with friends & family.   

Treat yourself to a touch of luxury and choose accommodation with your own private hot tub, get outside for an adventure under Cumbria’s spellbinding dark skies full of millions of stars – or tuck into a scrumptious Christmas dinner prepared by expert local chefs. Whatever you choose to do it’s time to start making some wonderful Christmas memories.

Get into the Christmas spirit and visit one of the many Christmas Markets taking place across the region – there’ll be mulled wine, tasty treats and fabulous Christmas gifts aplenty! If you want to start shopping straight away, look through our Christmas Gift Guide to Cumbria bursting with great gift ideas for friends and family, direct from our fantastic Cumbrian businesses.

Below you will find everything you need to start making some wonderful Christmas plans. Scroll further down for all the events taking place across the region this Christmas.

What could be better than beautiful winter scenery, tasty Christmas dining and magical festive events. There really is something for everyone to enjoy across the Lake District, Cumbria this festive season.

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    What's On this Christmas & New Year
    A list of events taking place in the Lake District, Cumbria this Christmas and New Year festive period.
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    Christmas Markets
    Get your winter woolies on, treat yourself to a glass of mulled wine and get in the festive spirit by visiting these Christmas markets.
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  1. a night-time outdoor scene at Sizergh with several people walking along a path through a forest. The trees are illuminated with vibrant blue and white
    a night-time outdoor scene at Sizergh with several people walking along a path through a forest. The trees are illuminated with vibrant blue and white
    Winter at Sizergh

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    Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE

    Telephone

    015395 69818

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Kendal

    There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones at Sizergh.

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  2. A baby and a women playing together
    A baby and a women playing together
    Creative Christmas Activities at Abbot Hall

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall.

    Make a Clothes Peg Doll
    Materials will be available to assemble and decorate your own clothes peg doll. Dress them up to look like one of the portraits in our gallery, or to look like you!…

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  3. Levens Hall garden covered by a layer of snow
    Levens Hall garden covered by a layer of snow
    Christmas at Levens Hall

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    Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD

    Telephone

    +441539560321

    houseopening@levenshall.co.uk

    Kendal

    Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House and Topiary area of the Gardens over the first three weekends in December.
    5th, 6th, 7th December
    12th, 13th, 14th December
    19th, 20th, 21st…

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  4. Poster for Santa's Reindeer Breakfast featuring photos of reindeer
    Poster for Santa's Reindeer Breakfast featuring photos of reindeer
    Breakfast with Santa & His Reindeer

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    Chapel Stile, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD

    Telephone

    015394 38088

    marketing@langdale.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Join us on Monday 22nd December for an exciting morning at Wainwrights' Inn at Chapel Stile. Start your day with a hearty full English breakfast with unlimited tea, coffee and juice. Then head out to meet the big guy himself, Father Christmas! …

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  5. Santa on his sleigh
    Santa on his sleigh
    Santa's Secret Underground Grotto

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    Mine Tour at Honister Slate Mine, Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

    Telephone

    01768777230

    bookings@honister.com

    Borrowdale, Keswick

    Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain!

    Ho-Ho-Honister is back for 2025 with even more festive magic. Journey aboard the Honister bus into the heart of the fells before venturing underground with one of…

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  6. photo of a festive afternoon tea spread
    photo of a festive afternoon tea spread
    Festive Afternoon Tea at Lindeth Howe

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    The Dining Room at Lindeth Howe, Lindeth Howe, Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JF

    Telephone

    01539445759

    hotel@lindeth-howe.co.uk

    Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Served Daily Between 1pm & 5pm
    Book now for our afternoon tea with a festive twist.
    Our festive deluxe afternoon tea is available from 1st December 2025 - 1st January 2026. Excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New…

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  7. Father Christmas on the Farm
    Father Christmas on the Farm

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    Walby Farm Park, Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QL

    Telephone

    01228 573056

    info@walbyfarmpark.co.uk

    Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

    Team Walby is thrilled to announce that Father Christmas and his Festive Friends will be visiting Walby Farm Park again in 2024 for our magical Father Christmas on the Farm experience this November and December!

    What's Included?
    We try to make our…

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  8. Photo of "Leeds City Stompers" standing in a field with their respective instruments
    Photo of "Leeds City Stompers" standing in a field with their respective instruments
    NYE: Leeds City Stompers Live

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    Zeffirellis, Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    2 Compston Rd, Ambleside

    Back by popular demand, the Leeds City Stompers are returning to Zeffirellis Jazz Bar for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration. Bringing the spirit of 1920s and 30s blues, jazz, swing and ragtime to life, the band delivers a captivating mix…

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  9. Still photo from Rheged's Pinocchio Pantomime.
    Still photo from Rheged's Pinocchio Pantomime.
    Pinocchio | Christmas Live Pantomime

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    The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    +441768868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    It's puppet pandemonium in this magical pantomime!

    Join Pinocchio, Geppetto, and a cast of colourful characters as the little wooden boy sets out on a wild adventure to become real, but watch out for the villainous Stromboli who's always out to…

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  10. Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
    Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
    Santa's New Sleigh

    Address

    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    boxoffice@worldofbeatrixpotter.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will
    Christmas be cancelled? Can you help them save the day? Only time will tell but with audience…

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  11. Traditional service of lessons and carols by candlelight
    Traditional service of lessons and carols by candlelight
    Carol service by candlelight

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    St. Thomas' church, Shyreakes Lane, Crosscrake, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0AB

    Crosscrake, Kendal

    Join us for a traditional service of lessons and carols by candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of Crosscrake Church. Come along, join in with well known Christmas carols and enjoy refreshments afterwards. All are welcome.

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  12. Regency Christmas Family Workshop
    Regency Christmas Family Workshop

    Address

    Wordsworth Grasmere, Learning Space, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    +441539435544

    education@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Regency Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths. Read Dorothy Wordsworth's gingerbread recipe and decorate some gingerbread stars.…

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  13. Photo of fireworks above Sydney harbour with a concert being done on the river
    Photo of fireworks above Sydney harbour with a concert being done on the river
    La Bohéme on Sydney Harbour (2018)

    Address

    Fellinis, Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Church St, Ambleside

    From the World's Most Spectacular Opera series, experience the love, laughter and loss of La Boheme at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

    Puccini's beloved classic - the original bohemian love story - has long captivated audiences…

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  14. Carols in Cumbria
    Carols in Cumbria
    Carols in Cumbria

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    Churches around Cumbria

    Find a Christmas carols service to go to in Cumbria.
    Search the whole county and use the map to find a carol service near you.

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  15. The Royalty New Year's Eve Poster
    The Royalty New Year's Eve Poster
    NYE With Twenty Four Seven & Late Nite Fiasco

    Address

    Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJ

    Telephone

    07821 888969

    info@theroyaltybowness.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Join us for our very first NYE celebration as we welcome 2026 in fine style.

    Late Nite Fiasco
    Fuse ska, reggae & rock with unstoppable energy. With a huge local following & performances at festivals such as Solfest, CockRock, and Oxjam, LNF are…

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  16. Illustration of a Christmas cracker with a trumpet in the middle
    Illustration of a Christmas cracker with a trumpet in the middle
    Rosehill's Big Christmas Concert with The Misfitz

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    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy an evening full of great West Cumbrian talent in our great Big Christmas Concert!

    Upon arrival you will be welcomed with a Hot Roast Turkey Roll and a glass of something non-alcoholic but very…

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  17. Carlisle Christmas Market
    Carlisle Christmas Market

    Address

    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Christmas comes alive in Carlisle: festive market and magic in the city centre.

    Carlisle is set to glisten this festive season with this Christmas themed market, adding to the city's regular Friday open-air markets.

    Taking place on Sunday 21…

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  18. Christmas ball
    Christmas ball
    Christmas Ball Workshops – December 2025

    Address

    72 Main St, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AD

    Telephone

    07790843018

    info@earthnationscraft.com

    Sedbergh

    Your chance to make something beautiful for Christmas.

    Would you like to learn how to make a beautiful beaded Christmas bauble? Join us in Sedbergh this December for a joyful, hands-on workshop. It's a festive, social event complete with hot drinks…

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  19. Spread of gourmet food on a table
    Spread of gourmet food on a table
    New Year's Day Jazz Brunch

    Address

    Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa,, Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX

    Telephone

    017687 77285

    lodorefalls@lakedistricthotels.net

    Keswick

    1st January | 11am-2pm
    £67

    Welcome drink
    90-minute all-you-can-eat slot
    Eastern & Western specialities
    Relax and recover from all the New Year's Eve partying at our East Meets West buffet brunch, where you can enjoy wonderful live music performed…

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