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.
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
SAVE THE DATE - 27th and 28th June… We have a party pending... Jenningsfest - Celebrating 1 year of…
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Our Summer Sizzler will serve up the very best of summer grub, all while you relax by the shores of…
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical…
An event designed to bring the community together for a free, family friendly weekend, from 11am…
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
Cumberland Flower Farm is rarely open to the public, but this year we're hosting a few small,…
Back by popular demand – and with even more flavour – Chef Bobby invites you to a night of…
Experience the perfect blend of music, food, and craft beer at Bess & Barrel, our monthly Summer…
Experience the best of the Lake District's community spirit, scenery and local flavour at the Royal…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
130th Anniversary Skelton Show will be a great family day out in a picturesque location. The show…


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Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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
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
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…
Penrith
Experience the best of the Lake District's community spirit, scenery and local flavour at the Royal Dockray Hotel's charity weekend on 19–20 June.
Set in the picturesque village of Dockray near Ullswater, this two-day event combines outdoor…
Keswick
Back by popular demand – and with even more flavour – Chef Bobby invites you to a night of authentic Spanish hospitality, inspired by his 20 years living and cooking across Spain, with a special love for the bold, rustic dishes of Catalonia.
Expect…
Brewery Ln, Cockermouth
SAVE THE DATE - 27th and 28th June…
We have a party pending... Jenningsfest - Celebrating 1 year of the return of Jennings.
Expect Awesome beer, music, food, tastings, games and a day out for the whole family.
Mark it in your calendar, because…
Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth
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…
Glenridding
Our Summer Sizzler will serve up the very best of summer grub, all while you relax by the shores of Ullswater, framed by the spectacular surrounding fells. Start your afternoon with a glass of Pimm's on arrival, then sit back and soak up the…
Workington
Cumberland Flower Farm is rarely open to the public, but this year we're hosting a few small, special events where you can take a look around our sustainable flower farm, see how we grow, and enjoy good food and good company. You'll have the chance…
Cark, Grange-over-Sands
Experience the perfect blend of music, food, and craft beer at Bess & Barrel, our monthly Summer celebration held in the stunning Holker Hall and Gardens Courtyard. Enjoy live tunes, delicious seasonal dishes, and expertly poured beers in a vibrant,…
Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands
Hutton-in-the-Forest
130th Anniversary Skelton Show will be a great family day out in a picturesque location.
The show has a large horticultural and industrial marquee and classes of cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, vintage vehicles and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling.…
Workington
An event designed to bring the community together for a free, family friendly weekend, from 11am –5pm, Saturday and Sunday. It will feature live music, market stalls, children's entertainment, face painting, fun fair and much more…
In 2026 the…
Vulcan Park, Cumbria
Pooley Bridge
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Pooley Bridge pier and a fish and chip supper (veggie/gluten-free…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Kirkby Stephen
Join us to celebrate the wonderful Westmorland Dales with a packed weekend of exploration, events & entertainment! Something for everyone and lots of free activities for all to enjoy.
Festival highlights include Fell Foodie Harrison Ward with…
Keswick
Thirlmere's 76th show! Everyone is welcome to join the cut and thrust of the competitions or come and share the buzz when the doors open at 2.30pm on Saturday 1 August. The WI teas are second to none and this year we also have music from the North…
Staveley
Sheep Dog Trials running all day along with an open dog show, hound trail races, craft stalls, bar and food.
Maryport
Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 for the Taste of the Sea festival.
After the success of expanding it over two sites last year, that will happen again this Summer, ensuring it makes the very best use…
Keswick
Join us for a lively summer afternoon of country music, Texan barbecue and outdoor entertainment at the beautiful Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa in the Lake District.
Set on the stunning terraces overlooking Derwentwater and award-winning gardens, our…
Carlisle
Join us at the 10th Anniversary Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale — the pinnacle event in the Valais Blacknose Society calendar, celebrating the famous Valais Blacknose sheep, often known as the "world's cutest sheep."
Held in Carlisle,…
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