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.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
1st January | 11am-2pm £67 Welcome drink 90-minute all-you-can-eat slot Eastern & Western…
Saturday, November 1st: 6pm-7.30pm Saturday, November 8th, 6pm-7.30pm Thursday, November 13th,…
Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea…
Welcome 2026 in style with our New Year Gala Dinner, followed by our Abba tribute and dancing into…
Local Crafts Christmas Fair – Two Days of Festive Magic! Get into the holiday spirit at our Local…
Served Daily Between 1pm & 5pm Book now for our afternoon tea with a festive twist. Our festive…
Alan Cleaver and his wife Lesley Park conjure up the spirit of Cumbria's Christmas past with a look…
Ring in the New Year in style at our glittering Gala Dinner – the highlight of the festive season.…
Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House…
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Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Saturday, November 1st: 6pm-7.30pm
Saturday, November 8th, 6pm-7.30pm
Thursday, November 13th, 3pm-4.30pm
Saturday, November 15th, 6pm-7.30pm
Saturday, November 22nd, 6pm-7.30pm
Thursday, November 27th, 3pm-4.30pm
Thursday, December 4th, 3pm-4…
Ambleside
Local Crafts Christmas Fair – Two Days of Festive Magic!
Get into the holiday spirit at our Local Crafts Christmas Fair, a two-day celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas cheer! Discover a wonderful variety of handmade gifts,…
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…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea room. Featuring glorious Windermere views, Blackwell is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a delightful festive treat.
Savour a carefully curated…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Kendal
Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House and Topiary area of the Gardens over the first three weekends in December.
5th, 6th, 7th December
12th, 13th, 14th December
19th, 20th, 21st…
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Kendal
Ravenglass
Alan Cleaver and his wife Lesley Park conjure up the spirit of Cumbria's Christmas past with a look back at some of the customs and traditions of yesteryear including Eskdale's Christmas carol, delivering the Christmas post, snow pancakes and a…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere
Ring in the New Year in style at our glittering Gala Dinner – the highlight of the festive season. Begin the evening with a welcoming drink before the piper calls dinner and we proudly 'address the Haggis.' Indulge in a sumptuous seven-course feast…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Welcome 2026 in style with our New Year Gala Dinner, followed by our Abba tribute and dancing into the small wee hours with our resident DJ. Dinner served @ 19.45pm in our Lakeside Restaurant. Full pre payment at time of booking.
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…
Penrith
After Dark’s Criminal Cabaret Murder Mysteries are an evening of comedy, music, high energy and murder as you witness the scenes of evidence come to life and the mystery unfold around your dining table. The Guests job is to give the suspects an…
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,…
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