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.
Christmas Inspiration
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Kendal
Sat 2 Dec | 12-4pm | £30 | 18+ yrs | Tutor Helena McGregor | Studio 3 & Print Room
Add a nice, personal touch to your Christmas gifts this year by designing and printing your own festive wrapping and tags, using the Lino Cut technique.
As a group,…
Coniston
Free nature inspired family friendly crafts held in Brantwood's Terrace Cafe. Cosy crafts, magical music, twinkling lights and a roaring fire.
Glenridding
The Inn on the Lake is a truly enchanting setting to enjoy a fabulous festive meal. Perfect for a pre-Christmas get together with family, friends and work colleagues.
Glenridding
Watch the smile appear on your children's faces when they see Father Christmas himself appear at the Inn on the Lake. At this magical event, enjoy a 3-course Sunday lunch & meet Santa who will have a present for all the children.
Hawkshead
Put yourself in the festive spirit here at Grizedale!
Enjoy festive specials and mulled wine in Cafe Ambio, explore the fantastic range of makers and crafters working here in the forest and get out and about for a Christmas forest walk, you can…
Beetham
Christmas is around the corner and this year, local independent garden centre Beetham Nurseries is running Christmas Markets on two four-day weekends, starting with late-night shopping events on Thursday 30th of November and Thursday 7th of…
Dalton-in-Furness
Christmas Lights Switch-On with family activities, local food & drink, and live performances.
Keswick
Ready to get into the festive spirit? The cosy atmosphere of the lounges with their roaring fires offer a wonderful spot to indulge in a luxury afternoon tea during the winter months. Get into the Christmas spirit and come to experience our festive…
Kendal
A festive craft fair with music, stalls and a Santa's Grotto.
N Lonsdale Rd, Ulverston
"Opera-lele is like nothing you've seen before. Brilliantly funny and supremely talented. Bravo!" Camilla Hastings, The Queen's Hall Theatre
Opera-lele is a unique comedy music act specialising in performing music from opera and musical theatre…
Whitehaven
Enjoy creating your own beautiful fabric rag wreath from vintage Sekers fabric. There is no right or wrong way to create them, the end result will be beautiful, unique and something you will treasure for many festive years to come!
Kendal
Sat 9 Dec | 12-3pm | £35 | 18+ yrs | Tutor Chris Barnes | Studio 2
This three-hour workshop is fun, festive, and exploration-focused, during which participants will create their own festive lanterns made from clay, perfect for home decor throughout…
Grasmere
A roaring fire, a house decked with greenery, a wintery walk with views of snow topped fells. Take a moment this Christmas to slow down and appreciate the simple things at Allan Bank with lots of festive fun for everyone.
After a walk round the…
Ambleside
Come and join Kevin this Christmas with a tub of ice cream with every ticket!
An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.
Tickets:…
Grasmere
Make your visit to Wordsworth Grasmere even more memorable. This December there are seasonal activities to enjoy each day of the week!
Gallery Tours - Daily, 3pm
Come along as we show you the highlights of our beautiful Museum. We'll reveal the…
Barrow-in-Furness
Adult Panto returns to The Forum Barrow!
Join Adult Panto Tour for their 5th anniversary show in a Brand New adventure down the rabbit hole to Wonderland!
Starring Victoria Scone, Kate Butch, Banksie, Bailey J Mills, Sophia Stardust and Lucy…
Visitor Centre, Windermere
Make your own lovely mosaic decorations using traditional mosaic techniques. Choose from festive shapes, coasters and wall plaques.
Brockhole on Windermere is a 19th century Arts and Crafts movement house amid the stunning landscape of the Lake…
Glenridding
Wow your friends this festive season with your own special designed wreath made by your own fair hands. The workshop will take around 2 hours, materials will be provided, however if you wanted to bring anything from home or garden foliage you are…
Keswick
Looking for plans to bring in the New Year? Throw on your glad rags and gather friends, as a spectacular 6-course Gala Dinner awaits you at the Borrowdale Hotel this New Year's Eve. The grand banquet will be followed by dancing and entertainment…
Penrith
Painting a Looser Botanical for Christmas ... in Watercolour with Lyn Evans
Lunch included
Lyn will teach you how to employ loose watercolour techniques, allowing the pigment and water combination to work their own magic without too much…
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