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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. Poster
    Poster
    Dick Whittington

    Address

    Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, CA11 8NG, Cumbria, CA10 1BG

    Telephone

    03336663366

    edenvalleyplayers@gmail.com

    CA11 8NG

    Traditional Family Pantomime ideal start to your Christmas festivities

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  2. Christmas at Armathwaite Hall
    Christmas at Armathwaite Hall
    Country House Christmas Party Night

    Address

    Dining at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

    Telephone

    017687 76551

    leeann@armathwaite-hall.com

    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite

    Enjoy a glass of fizz upon arrival in the Broadwater Suite, followed by
    a three-course menu. Plus, dance the night away with disco entertainment until midnight! Contact us for availability and prices

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  3. Harps Northwest
    Harps Northwest
    Festive Music with Harps North West

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Kendal, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Wander through Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house this festive season as the enchanting sound of Harps North West fills the house with festive tunes and carols.

    As you explore Blackwell's beautifully crafted interiors and major M H Baillie Scott…

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  4. Father Christmas at Blackwell
    Father Christmas at Blackwell
    Festive Family Day at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 9QN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Make some special memories together at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house this December.

    On Saturday 19 December, Blackwell will be filled with festive fun for the whole family. Get creative making colourful pompom decorations and paperchains,…

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  5. GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
    GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
    GreenMatthews: Gaudete!

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Following on fromGreenMatthews' 12 years of successful touring Christmas shows, Gaudete! is an expanded line up playing new and exciting arrangements of Chris and Sophie's popular festive fare. Featuring Emily Baineson early woodwinds and Richard…

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  6. Family making Christmas decorations
    Family making Christmas decorations
    Regency Christmas and Dorothy's Birthday Celebration

    Address

    Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    01539435544

    education@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    On Christmas Day it was Dorothy's Wordsworth's birthday! Find out how Dorothy and her brother William celebrated when she lived in Dove Cottage over 200 years ago. We'll read some of her birthday journal entries and then try some Regency era…

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  7. Tractors decorated with Chrismas Lights for Carr's Billington Charity Tractor & Truck Run
    Tractors decorated with Chrismas Lights for Carr's Billington Charity Tractor & Truck Run
    Carr's Billington Charity Tractor & Truck Run

    Address

    Borderway Auction Mart, Montgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RS

    Telephone

    +447823787930

    Charity@carrs-billington.com

    Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle

    Carr's Billington is delighted to announce the return of its Charity Tractor Run, with the second annual event set to bring together farmers, families, rural communities and tractor enthusiasts for a festive celebration of countryside spirit and…

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  8. Elf
    Elf
    Elf (PG)

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel & Mary Steenburgen

    A man raised by Santa's elves travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of…

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  9. The Muppets Christmas Carol
    The Muppets Christmas Carol
    The Muppets Christmas Carol (U)

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Starring Michael Caine

    The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.

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  10. Festive Fun with Peppa
    Festive Fun with Peppa
    Festive Fun with Peppa (U)

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Follows Peppa Pig and her family as they celebrate Evie's first Christmas through seven festive episodes and four new songs, featuring snowy adventures, holiday plays, and tree decorating.

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  11. Christmas Meal
    Christmas Meal
    Christmas Day Lunch at The Borrowdale Hotel

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Celebrate Christmas Day in the Lake District with an elegant and memorable 5-course Christmas Day lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel. Gather your family and friends for a truly special festive dining experience in one of the most scenic settings in the…

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  12. Boxing Day Roast
    Boxing Day Roast
    Boxing Day Roast Lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Continue the festive celebrations with a traditional Boxing Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel, the perfect way to relax and indulge after Christmas Day.

    Join us for a delicious 3-course Boxing Day roast, featuring perfectly…

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  13. New Year's Eve Party – Midnight at the Post Office
    New Year's Eve Party – Midnight at the Post Office
    New Year's Eve Party – Midnight at the Post Office

    Address

    The Halston, The Halston, 20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1AB

    Telephone

    01228 210240

    events@thehalston.com

    20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle

    CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE - THE HALSTON WAY 31ST DECEMBER 2026 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

    Choose your dining venue, then enjoy a whole-building celebration as the night unfolds. Dress to Impress Exclusive Ticketed Event Includes access to the entire New…

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  14. New Year's Dancing
    New Year's Dancing
    New Year's Eve Party at The Borrowdale Hotel

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Lake District with an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and midnight celebrations at the Borrowdale Hotel.

    Dress to impress and join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, where…

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    Person wearing a suit holding a tray of luxury champagne
    New Year's Eve Gala!

    Address

    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    reception@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Arrival Time: 6:30PM
    Finish Time: 01:00 AM
    Dress Code: Glamorous attire is strongly encouraged!

    Event Highlights:

    Enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal prepared by our top chefs
    Savour delightful canapés that will tantalize your taste buds.
    Kick off…

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  16. New Year's Day Roast Lunch
    New Year's Day Roast Lunch
    New Year's Day Roast Lunch at The Borrowdale Hotel

    Address

    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Telephone

    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Start the year as you mean to go on with a delicious New Year's Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel.

    Join us for a traditional New Year's Day roast dinner, served in our elegant restaurant and designed to bring comfort and…

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  17. Sleeping With Beauty
    Sleeping With Beauty
    Sleeping With Beauty Adult Pantomime

    Address

    Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

    Telephone

    01229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Forget the fairy tale you remember. This is the adults-only version, bursting with outrageous innuendo, shameless double entendres, and enough cheek to make even the Fairy Godmother ask you to behave.

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