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.
A Gin experience like no other! A special tasting with Chestnut House, focussing on a different…
Westmorland County Show Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a…
The Lakeland Country Fair takes place at Torver, near Coniston, in beautiful countryside looking…
The Taste of the Sea is now in its second year on Allerdale Borough Council's events calendar and…
This year sees our beloved Chilli Fest take on a little revamp and we welcome our first ever Holker…
Fish and chip supper cruises are BACK. Our famous fish supper cruises return with musical…
We'll welcome you with a glass of pink fizz or a bottle of beer followed by a two course dinner,…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Maryport
The Taste of the Sea is now in its second year on Allerdale Borough Council's events calendar and will be held in various locations along Senhouse Street, Shipping Brown and the Harbourside in Maryport, Cumbria. The event includes, a producers…
Pooley Bridge, Penrith
Fish and chip supper cruises are BACK. Our famous fish supper cruises return with musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. 7-9pm from Pooley Bridge Pier.
Ticket price: Adult £29.50 (Children under 13 £18) includes two hour evening cruise, fish &…
Torver, Coniston
The Lakeland Country Fair takes place at Torver, near Coniston, in beautiful countryside looking across to the Coniston fells and Coniston Old Man. It is easily accessible, at Little Arrow, Torver, on the A593, a few miles west of Coniston village…
Pooley Bridge, Penrith
A Gin experience like no other! A special tasting with Chestnut House, focussing on a different local Gin Distillery for each event date. There will also be entertainment onboard with Fiona Hanlon to complete the atmosphere. Dogs not permitted…
Grange-over-Sands
This year sees our beloved Chilli Fest take on a little revamp and we welcome our first ever Holker Fest!
Do not fear – the chilli eating competition will still take place at the end of the day, but Holker Fest will be our very own carnival full of…
Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands
Kendal
We'll welcome you with a glass of pink fizz or a bottle of beer followed by a two course dinner, before you dance the night away to live music from OTT.
£35.00 per person.
Crooklands
Westmorland County Show
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK's favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 30,000 visitors every year. A major livestock Show with classes for…
Ravenglass
Our Fish & Chip trains are back so come and enjoy an evening at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Ticket includes a return journey starting at Ravenglass station pulled by one of our diesel engines, fish & chip supper with mushy peas, bread and…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Cockermouth
The Taste Cumbria Festival 2022 will be held in various locations around Cockermouth, Cumbria. The producers market will take place as usual on Main Street, Cockermouth, between Station Street and Sullart Street with around 70 stalls housed within…
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