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.
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Book early for Easter Sunday! On Sunday 20th April 2025 we will be serving a three-course dinner…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Join us at The George Hotel Penrith for a 3 course dinner followed by our favourite soul and motown…
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes,…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
s part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend we're hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance in the…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Brettargh Holt, Levens
Book early for Easter Sunday!
On Sunday 20th April 2025 we will be serving a three-course dinner for just £28.95 per person! Under 12's will dine for half price and all children will receive a chocolate egg
Call 01539 980 980 to book!
Nr Cartmel, Grange Over Sands
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual Friday evenings However things will be slightly different...
Head Chef Scott Fairweather will create a menu of simple, tasty dishes, each week using the…
Grange-over-Sands
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Holker Hall in Cumbria.
Caldbeck, Wigton
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Caldbeck.
The Abbey, Carlisle
s part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend we're hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance in the magnificent surroundings of our medieval Fratry Hall. With live music from the Out of the Blue jazz orchestra, put your gladrags on and take your partners…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Low Wray.
Carnforth
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast in Arnside.
Coniston
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast near Coniston.
Cockermouth
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.
Keswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
Devonshire St, Penrith
Join us at The George Hotel Penrith for a 3 course dinner followed by our favourite soul and motown singer, Scotty D. Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner followed by some wonderful live music from 9pm, all for just £49 pp. Book your table today!
Ulverston
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic near Windermere.
Milnthorpe
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic at Forage Box HQ.
Carnforth
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk along the Lancaster Canal.
Cockermouth
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.
Ambleside
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Alpkit Ambleside.
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