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 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake! Enjoy live music, a delicious…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical…
Visit Borrowdale Hotel for a vibrant dining experience featuring Mediterranean-inspired small…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
It's time to welcome back Chestnut House for our Friday night gin-tasting cruises. Your ticket…
The Sheep Dog Trials run all day and also there are 3 hound trails (1pm, 2.15pm and 2.45pm), a dog…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
English National Sheep dog Competition Four day event
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Join us in and around Kirkby Stephen over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July for a taste…
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical…
This July at The Borrowdale Hotel, one child (under 12) eats free with every adult enjoying a…
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
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.
Glebe Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake!
Enjoy live music, a delicious buffet, and breathtaking views as you cruise the full length of Windermere.
What's Included?
• Full Lake Cruise – A 2½ hour journey showcasing the best of…
B5289, Keswick
Visit Borrowdale Hotel for a vibrant dining experience featuring Mediterranean-inspired small plates bursting with bold flavours and modern flair. Perfect for sharing (or savouring solo), dishes start from just £7 or enjoy more with our great value…
B5289, Keswick
This July at The Borrowdale Hotel, one child (under 12) eats free with every adult enjoying a 3-course Sunday lunch.
Children can enjoy a child-sized roast plus a starter or dessert from the kids' menu with an adult Sunday Lunch.
EVERY SUNDAY IN…
Glenridding
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Glenridding Pier and a fish & chip supper (veggie/gluten-free…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Milnthorpe
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic at Forage Box HQ.
Pooley Bridge
It's time to welcome back Chestnut House for our Friday night gin-tasting cruises. Your ticket includes a scenic two-hour evening cruise from Pooley Bridge pier, gin-tasting samples provided by Chestnut House and live music from Fiona Hanlon. Please…
Cockermouth
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at Bassenthwaite Lake Station.
Kendal
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Kendal Castle.
Pooley Bridge
A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Pooley Bridge pier and a fish & chip supper…
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Ulverston
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at High Dam.
Kirkby Stephen
Join us in and around Kirkby Stephen over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July for a taste of life in the Westmorland Dales! We'll be celebrating the landscape, heritage and people of this wonderful corner of Cumbria that's also part of the…
Nr Kendal
The Sheep Dog Trials run all day and also there are 3 hound trails (1pm, 2.15pm and 2.45pm), a dog show at 1pm open to all, trade and craft stands and refreshments.
If you need any further information please do not hesitate to ask.
Many…
Ambleside
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk in Far Sawrey/Gummers How.
Penrith
English National Sheep dog Competition
Four day event
Keswick
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic with Alpkit in Keswick.
Coniston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Yew Tree Tarn.
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