Cumbria is fast becoming the foodie capital of the north, with an array of Michelin starred restaurants; fantastic country pubs; cosy cafes; and a huge amount of culinary talent. Supporting this is the wide variety of food and drink events taking place throughout the year, from food festivals to farmer’s markets.
There are plenty of local delicacies to discover on your visit to the Lake District, Cumbria. This is the home of the Cumberland sausage, as well as Grasmere Gingerbread®, Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Kendal Mintcake to name just a few. Our local markets are the perfect opportunity to sample our locally made food and drink, and there’s always one to visit somewhere across the region!
Taste Cumbria hosts a packed calendar of foodie events throughout the year, while there are also county shows at which to discover local produce and meet the makers. Keep an eye out for when these take place – they’re quite the experience!
For something a little different, why not discover a quirky event like the Dalemain Marmalade Festival; or compete to see who can eat the hottest chilli at Holker Hall & Gardens?
Our restaurants, pubs and cafes offer seasonal menus and often hold special events to celebrate occasions like the Christmas season, with limited edition Afternoon Teas and celebratory lunches alongside their regular menus. Fancy sightseeing while you enjoy some local grub? Some of our fantastic attractions host food themed events – how about fish and chips as you sail across Ullswater?
Indulge yourself and find out why the Lake District Cumbria is foodie heaven.
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
Join Acorn Bank gardener Bronwyn and her team to taste freshly juiced apples from the orchard. You…
Step into an intimate dinner, hosted by one of our talented brigade, as they create a 5 course…
Join us for a night of empanadas freshly made by La Zorra, Argentinian wine sampling and a browse…
Oktoberfest specials, a german bar and live music every night!
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Arrival & Check-in Welcome packets, room assignments,…
Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
Sunday Lunch is back at Lakeside. Join us for the return of Sunday Lunch by the shores of Lake…
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
Raise your stein and join us for an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration at The Tipis at The…
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Salsa Night in Keswick | Dance & Dine Latin Evening at the Skiddaw Hotel Step into an evening of…


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Boundary Bank, Kendal
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of Pennington's Spirits, an award-winning Lake District distillery based on the outskirts of Kendal.
This behind-the-scenes distillery experience offers…
Pennington's Spirits, Kendal
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…
Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
Shed One Distillery Tours & Tastings, Ulverston
Cartmel, Grange - Over - Sands
Oktoberfest specials, a german bar and live music every night!
Keswick
Salsa Night in Keswick | Dance & Dine Latin Evening at the Skiddaw Hotel
Step into an evening of rhythm, flavour and atmosphere at our Salsa Steps: Dance & Dine Latin Night at the Skiddaw Hotel in the heart of Keswick.
Hosted by Diane and Ashia…
Little Clifton, Workington
Raise your stein and join us for an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration at The Tipis at The Melbreak!
We're bringing a taste of Bavaria to our brand new Tipi event spaces with an evening packed full of great food, fantastic beer, and lively…
Newby Bridge, Lakeside
Sunday Lunch is back at Lakeside. Join us for the return of Sunday Lunch by the shores of Lake Windermere, with a seasonal menu and all the trimmings. To celebrate our launch Sunday, we'll be making an afternoon of it with live music and a…
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025
Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.
Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…
Ambleside
Join us for a night of empanadas freshly made by La Zorra, Argentinian wine sampling and a browse of Latin American literature.
What's included?
Your ticket includes 3 empanadas of your choice with three different sauces and samples of three…
Penrith
Step into an intimate dinner, hosted by one of our talented brigade, as they create a 5 course dinner menu inspired by their livelihood and what influences them. Upgrade to an optional wine pairing experience for £27.50. Contact our reception team…
Ambleside
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arrival & Check-in
Welcome packets, room assignments, refreshments.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening Session: "Welcome to the Next Chapter"
• Vision for the retreat
• Introduction to key themes: faith,…
Windermere
Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood. Expect an evening of laughter, suspense and scandal as a thrilling murder mystery unfolds around you.
As you enjoy a delicious two-course…
Penrith
Join Acorn Bank gardener Bronwyn and her team to taste freshly juiced apples from the orchard. You might be surprised at the flavours.
* Juicing will take about 10 minutes at the start of the session, so if you want to see the pressing, be sure to…
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Cark, Grange-over-Sands
Get ready to usher in the festive season at the Holker Hall Winter Market, one of the North West's most eagerly-anticipated seasonal events! Set within the stunning grounds of Holker Hall & Gardens, this magical three-day market celebrates the very…
Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands
Winscales, Workington
Prepare for an evening of murder, mystery and increasingly ridiculous twists as The Betray-tors, performed by award-winning murder mystery event and production company Highly Suspect, comes to Hunday Manor.
As the nation's favourite game of murder…
Coniston
14th NOVEMBER 2026
Festive Artisan Fayre at the Coniston Institute (10am to 4:30pm)
- 22 indoor stores in the Coniston Institute
- Four outdoor stalls on the walkway outside Coniston Institute
- Coniston WI are doing festive afternoon teas in the…
Ambleside Rd, Windermere
The UK's first-ever Gingerbread House Festival is an innovative and creative national event, competition and collaboration between Grasmere Gingerbread® and
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. The first-ever national celebration and bold reimagining of a…
Ulverston
Friday 27th November: 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Join us for an evening of local art and craft stalls, both in our Conference Room and Barn space. Find unique gifts for the season, meet local creators and enjoy an evening experience here at Swarthmoor Hall…
29 Well Lane, Workington
The Workington Christmas Light Switch on and Christmas Market returns for 2026 with a fun packed, festive day of market stalls, live music, food & drink and of course, the big switch on! Extend your festive delight by heading over to Hall Park for…
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