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.
Christmas Inspiration
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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…
Penrith
This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – "Merry Christmas" and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it's the ultimate Christmas cinema event! With his…
Moresby, Whitehaven
The show where every child receives a present from Santa!
Following last year's sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season…
"Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole,
when…
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…
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…
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY & MEDITATION RETREAT
Celebrate Christmas in a different way
This Christmas, give yourself the most meaningful gift: a peaceful and loving heart.
In the beautiful and relaxing environment of the Kadampa Temple for World Peace,…
Grasmere
Step back in time to Regency England with this Christmas fireside talk.
Immerse yourself in the cosy, festive atmosphere of Dove Cottage and discover how Dorothy Wordsworth celebrated Christmas 200 years ago.
A glass of non-alcoholic mulled…
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…
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…
Carlisle
We are delighted to welcome Isabella and Charlotte to the Fratry, as they join forces to entertain us. Both have been closely involved in the life of Carlisle Cathedral over the years, and it is an honour to have them return to perform together…
Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere
Wednesday 31st December (NYE)
Millie Mac Live, DJ Robin Kershaw & Sax
7pm - 1.30am
️ Tickets - https://buytickets.at/marinaview/1855407
We're ringing in the New Year with another huge lineup of live music and entertainment!
We kick off the…
Newby Bridge
Food, glorious food!
Christmas Lunch at The Swan
'Cause food is what Christmas is really about, right? Enjoy your turkey dinner with all of the trimmings, minus the washing up this year! Join us for a fabulously festive 3-course lunch with all of…
Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere
Saturday 13th December
11am
Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa!
Enjoy a festive morning filled with fun, games, and a hearty breakfast with Santa himself.
Each child's ticket includes:
A breakfast barm
A soft drink
A festive gift
✨…
Barrow-in-Furness
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.
Newby Bridge
he Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones!
Every weekend from November the 15th (coinciding with our Christmas Markets!), we invite children of all ages, up to 14, to experience the joy of meeting Santa Claus himself.…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us for a special seasonal craft activity in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral, aimed at primary-aged children, which will take inspiration from our beautiful starry ceiling and angels that adorn the Cathedral.
Tickets: £4 per child.…
Ravenglass
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey Step aboard our magical Santa Express for a festive adventure like no other!
Weekends from 22nd November – 14th December (including Friday 12th December)
Premium…
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION IN CONISHEAD PRIORY
WITH MANTRAS AND MEDITATION
Time for a New Perspective
December 31
Time for a New Perspective ~ Learning to be happy whatever happens!
Begin 2026 with a new perspective that will help you maintain a…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this year our boy and girl choristers, Consort and Lay Clerks will be singing Carols by Candlelight - the perfect pre-Christmas musical treat, including…
Cartmel
Join us for three days of the much anticipated and fabulous YTB Christmas Festival Market! Visit our handpicked range of artisan makers & creatives, live music throughout each day, food & drink both inside and outside the barn from Harry's Cafe…
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