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.
Bonfire, Live music with Nick Marshall, BBQ
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
The UK's first-ever Gingerbread House Festival is an innovative and creative national event,…
Prepare for an evening of murder, mystery and increasingly ridiculous twists as The Betray-tors,…
Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this elegant autumn experience is the perfect…
Get ready to usher in the festive season at the Holker Hall Winter Market, one of the North West's…
WINE TASTING EVENING FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER – 7PM £65 per person Join us for an early taste of…
Treat you and yours to a fabulously festive afternoon tea, handcrafted by our team of expert chefs…
14th NOVEMBER 2026 Festive Artisan Fayre at the Coniston Institute (10am to 4:30pm) - 22 indoor…
Not a big fan of the classic Halloween celebrations? Well come and join us at Gosforth Hall Inn for…
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER·7PM BARTONS YARD, CARLISLE FIVE-COURSE TASTING MENU A celebration of food,…
Whether you're getting together with friends, celebrating with family, or planning with colleagues,…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour 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
20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER·7PM
BARTONS YARD, CARLISLE
FIVE-COURSE TASTING MENU
A celebration of food, memory, and colour.
A Mexican-inspired menu full of bold flavours and dishes made for sharing.
FIVE-COURSE MENU £48PP
OPTIONAL WINE PAIRING…
Gosforth
Not a big fan of the classic Halloween celebrations? Well come and join us at Gosforth Hall Inn for food, music, games, and beer! Come dressed in Oktoberfest fancy dress, our bar staff are already getting their outfits ready!
Food will be walk in…
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…
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
Ambleside
Bonfire, Live music with Nick Marshall, BBQ
Dalston
Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this elegant autumn experience is the perfect opportunity to embrace the beauty of the season. As golden leaves transform the gardens and roaring fires bring warmth to the Castle's historic…
20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle
WINE TASTING EVENING
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER – 7PM
£65 per person
Join us for an early taste of Christmas, with five specially chosen wines hosted by Grapevine.
FIVE WINES
FESTIVE CHEESE
CHARCUTERIE
SEASONAL NIBBLES
FIRST LOOK:
One of the first…
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…
Penrith
Whether you're getting together with friends,
celebrating with family, or planning with
colleagues, make a meal of any occasion with
lunch and dinner at our award-winning restaurant.
From familiar favourites to stand-out specials,
browse our menu…
Penrith
Treat you and yours to a fabulously festive afternoon tea,
handcrafted by our team of expert chefs.
Help yourself to delicious sandwiches, tuck into homemade
savouries, and savour every bite with seriously tempting sweets.
Feeling parched? Quench…
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…
Dalston
Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this enchanting festive experience invites you to slow down and savour the season in truly magical surroundings. As roaring fires glow and the Castle sparkles with Christmas decorations, linger over…
B5289, Keswick
Celebrate the festive season in style at our Christmas Party Night with DJ Ryan, the perfect event for dancing, dining, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live DJ entertainment, featuring an energetic mix…
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