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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 in the Lake District, Cumbria is a magical time, combining all the festive fun that Christmas and New Year promises with the breathtaking landscape for which the Lake District is so famous. Find festive inspiration with a full list of seasonal events taking place around the county and check out our blog for a round up of What's On this Chistmas.

For the perfect place to spend this special time, take a look at these Christmas and New Year breaks - where you can take it easy, put your feet up and be pampered over the festive season, safe in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

If you fancy a slice of festive luxury what could be better than sitting in your own hot tub with a glass of champagne looking up at the crystal clear sky in wonder at the sight of a Cumbrian Dark Sky full of millions of stars.

During your visit, take in a Christmas Market, where you can treat youself to a glass of mulled wine, find perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones and really get in the spirit of Christmas. If you can't wait to start shopping, take a look at our Virtual Cumbrian Christmas Market, packed full of great great gift ideas available for delivery directly to your door from our local Cumbrian businesses.

We've put together some inspiration and ideas below to help you plan your perfect Christmas and scroll further for a full list of all Christmas events taking place.

However you choose to spend Christmas and New Year in the Lake District, Cumbria you can be assured of a perfect seasonal getaway to remember, one that will make you want to come back for more next Christmas and New Year.

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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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    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. Christmas Carols with Grasmere Glee
    Christmas Carols with Grasmere Glee

    Address

    Allan Bank, National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

    Telephone

    01539435143

    allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Experience the festive sprit at Allan Bank as voices fill the air with music.
    Join us for a joyful afternoon of traditional Christmas carols in the decorated hall at Allan Bank, led by the wonderful local choir, Grasmere Glee. Everyone is welcome…

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  2. 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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  3. Women smiling while reading a book by a Christmas tree
    Women smiling while reading a book by a Christmas tree
    Festive Family Day

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Enjoy a fun festive day out with the family at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house on Saturday 20 December!

    Throughout the day, you can enjoy cheerful storytelling with Taffy Thomas MBE, live folk music, creative hands-on activities and a sprinkle…

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  4. Carlisle Christmas lights switch on poster
    Carlisle Christmas lights switch on poster
    Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On

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    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Cumberland Council has announced one of the season's most anticipated sparkling events for the area.

    The sparkling spectacular will be held outside the Old Town Hall, in the city centre.

    The star-studded Christmas Lights Switch-On is organised by…

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  5. 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

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    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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  6. Langdale Christmas Lights Switch On
    Langdale Christmas Lights Switch On

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    The Langdale Hotel and Spa, The Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD

    Telephone

    015394 38014

    reservations@langdale.co.uk

    Great Langdale, Ambleside

    FREE EVENT! Join us as we light up The Langdale Estate for Christmas like never before!

    A family friendly event that's free to attend. Get in to the Christmas spirit with Carols, Christmas Snack Menu and plenty of festive cheer around the Stove…

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  7. The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
    The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
    Three Little Pigs

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    marketing@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.

    There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he'll huff and he'll puff and we all know how that ends…

    On the run and with the need to…

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  8. Festive Party Evening
    Festive Party Evening

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    Marina View, Marina View, Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JQ

    Telephone

    015394 22785

    Eat@marinaviewwindermere.co.uk

    Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Perfect for your work Christmas party, or a seasonal catch-up with family and friends. Whether you're a group of 4 or a party of 100, we've got the space to celebrate in style!

    Choose from our ticketed festive party nights or create bespoke food…

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  9. two people sat around an afternoon tea spread
    two people sat around an afternoon tea spread
    Festive Afternoon Tea at Rose Castle

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    Rose Castle, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7BY

    Telephone

    01228 642980

    hello@rosecastle.com

    Dalston, Carlisle

    Beautiful decor, open fires and all your favourite Christmas tunes and a wonderful Festive Afternoon Tea with Chef's amazing Christmas creations inside a Christmas decorated castle!

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  10. Dried Wreath on a white door
    Dried Wreath on a white door
    Luxury Everlasting Dried Wreath Workshop

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Treat yourself or someone special to a mindful, hands-on experience crafting a luxurious wreath using sustainably grown and dried British foliage and festive florals. Guided by Ashley from The Floralistas, you'll create a wild and whimsical design…

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  11. Poster for the Tractor & Truck Charity Run on Sunday 30th November 2025
    Poster for the Tractor & Truck Charity Run on Sunday 30th November 2025
    Billington Foundation Christmas Tractor Run

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01228 210275

    hayley.simpson@carrs-billington.com

    Rosehill, Carlisle

    We are hosting a Charity Christmas Tractor Run at H&H Auctions in Carlisle on Sunday 30th November from 3pm onwards, route has been planned with H&S in place.

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  12. North Lakes Hotel - Christmas Market
    North Lakes Hotel - Christmas Market

    Address

    North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QT

    Telephone

    01768 868111

    events@northlakeshotel.co.uk

    Penrith

    The perfect chance to get into the Christmas spirit and make a start on your gift shopping with a variety of stalls selling gifts, food and drink. For more information, please contact the Events Team on 01768 868111 or email events@northlakeshotel…

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  13. wicker seat with a Christmas wreath
    wicker seat with a Christmas wreath
    Christmas Craft Market

    Address

    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    Come along to Rydal Hall craft fair on the 29th November from 10am to 4.30pm.

    Entrance is free and it's a great opportunity to see what our local artists and makers have on offer.

    Pick up a unique Christmas gift or something for your home and…

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  14. Winter Craft Fair poster
    Winter Craft Fair poster
    Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    01539 637940

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and festive spirit 14 – 16 November at the Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, one of the finest examples of Arts & Crafts design.

    Over three days, this beautiful historic house will be…

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  15. Wreath Making Workshop with The Floralistas
    Wreath Making Workshop with The Floralistas

    Address

    Wainwrights' Inn, Chapel Stile, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD

    Telephone

    +441539438014

    reservations@langdale.co.uk

    Great Langdale, Ambleside

    Join Ashley from The Floralistas at Wainwrights' Inn for a festive escape into nature and creativity. In this hands-on workshop, you'll craft a wild and whimsical wreath using sustainable British foliage and Cumbria-grown willow. Enjoy mulled wine…

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  16. Photo of Kendal town centre lit up with Christmas lights
    Photo of Kendal town centre lit up with Christmas lights
    Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On

    Address

    Kendal Town Centre (Stricklandgate), Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PY

    Telephone

    01539 885 430

    office@kendaltowncouncil.gov.uk

    Kendal

    Kendal's Christmas Lights Switch On Event.

    Friday 28th November
    5pm - 7:30pm
    Kendal Town Centre

    The big light's switch on will take place at 5:30 pm.

    Expect an evening full of festive cheer including:

    - ⭐️Live entertainment on stage,…

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  17. 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

    Address

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

    Address

    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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  19. A woman in a dark dress with her arms raised, appearing to be dancing or celebrating
    A woman in a dark dress with her arms raised, appearing to be dancing or celebrating
    Disco Feast & Funky Beats - PCRoadshows

    Address

    The Castle Green Hotel, The Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RG

    Telephone

    +441539734000

    Reception@castlegreen.co.uk

    Castle Green Lane, Kendal

    Friday 12th December 2025

    Get ready for a night of fantastic food, fun, and funky beats at our 2-Course Meal & Disco Event! Start your evening with a mouth-watering two-course meal, then hit the dance floor as the disco lights flash and the DJ…

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  20. 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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