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.
NEW for 2023! The Pie & Mash train is just the ticket for a cold Autumnal evening out. Your ticket…
Apple Weekend is back for 2023, and this year is going to be bigger and fruitier than ever! Friday…
Our fish & chip trains are back in 2023! Your ticket includes a return journey, starting at…
Come and join us foraging and learn all about natures bountiful larder. Enjoy refreshments on route…
Discover the delights of the Browne’s family recipe book, dating back to the 17th century. The…
John Crouch's knowledge of food history and entertaining style will provide the backdrop to a…
Come along to the Footprint building and learn how to press your own apples into delicious juice…
We love wild food. We forage it, cook it, dry it, prepare it, store it and eat it! Foraging for us…
A fun, family day celebrating apples Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm The grounds and gardens of…
It’s a date fixed in every food lover’s calendar – the flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back in…
The kids are back at school, so now it's time for the parents to have some fun! We know that all…
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Troutbeck, Windermere
Discover the delights of the Browne’s family recipe book, dating back to the 17th century. The living history team creates many dishes from the book, which is on display. In a small but distinctive hand, Elizabeth Birkett filled this 57-page…
Townend, Windermere
Cockermouth
It’s a date fixed in every food lover’s calendar – the flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back in Cockermouth on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2023.
A great range of attractions are on the menu, giving visitors the chance to eat, drink,…
Penrith
We love wild food. We forage it, cook it, dry it, prepare it, store it and eat it! Foraging for us started with a genuine love of the great outdoors and a passion for food, combining both turns our walks in the woods and by the seaside into genuine…
Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House, Penrith
Ravenglass
Our fish & chip trains are back in 2023! Your ticket includes a return journey, starting at Ravenglass station pulled by one of our diesel engines, and a fish & chip supper with mushy peas and a side of bread and butter. Drinks can be purchased on…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Carlisle
John Crouch's knowledge of food history and entertaining style will provide the backdrop to a charming, cosy evening here in Watchtree's Cafe, where he will put his culinary skills and expertise to the test, creating true, Cumbrian dishes, and…
Penrith
A fun, family day celebrating apples
Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm
The grounds and gardens of the beautiful historic house at Hutton-in-the-Forest will make the ideal backdrop of this apple-themed day on Sunday 1st October. The North Cumbria…
Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House, Penrith
Beetham
Apple Weekend is back for 2023, and this year is going to be bigger and fruitier than ever!
Friday 6th October and Saturday 7th October 2023 9am - 5.30pm, Sunday 8th October 2023 10am - 4.30pm.
Our annual free, family event, celebrating the…
Armathwaite, Carlisle
Come and join us foraging and learn all about natures bountiful larder. Enjoy refreshments on route and a foraged lunch with us to end the day.
Eden Valley Glamping site and High Stand Woods provide a forager with a great variety of habitats to…
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
The kids are back at school, so now it's time for the parents to have some fun! We know that all you adults secretly love visiting Walby Farm Park – we see you on the slides! We're all big kids at heart, aren't we?
So, we are trying out something…
Walby Farm Park, Carlisle
Ravenglass
NEW for 2023! The Pie & Mash train is just the ticket for a cold Autumnal evening out. Your ticket includes a return journey, starting at Ravenglass station pulled by one of our diesel engines, with a pie & mash & pudding treat waiting for you at…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Patterdale Rd, Windermere
Come along to the Footprint building and learn how to press your own apples into delicious juice.
Dick Palmer of South Lakeland Orchard Group will be here to show you how to press your own harvest. Minimum quantity: 15 kilos. Maximum quantity 40…
Windermere
Join us for a very special Halloween edition of Taste of Townend.
Townend's cottage garden was used to grow flowers and herbs that could help with a plethora of 'spooky' issues your home. Watch as we recreate recipes from Elizabeth Birkett's…
Townend, Windermere
Sedbergh
A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!
St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, Sedbergh
Glenridding
This Christmas, take your seat in the rustic surroundings of our Candleroom adorned with beautiful decorations, twinkling lights and dramatic church candles for a traditional Christmas Day Lunch which is not to be missed.
Glenridding
Enjoy a spot of seasonal indulgence this Christmas period as our bar/lounge menus have received a festive makeover! Choose from traditional roasts, yuletide sandwiches or even just festive nibbles. Served daily.
Glenridding
The Inn on the Lake is a truly enchanting setting to enjoy a fabulous festive meal. Perfect for a pre-Christmas get together with family, friends and work colleagues.
Glenridding
Our delectable Afternoon tea, made by our talented pastry chef, receives a festive makeover to perfectly suit the time of year. Indulge on a selection of carefully prepared finger sandwiches, savoury Christmas treats, mince pies plus a variety of…
Keswick
Are you ready to get in the festive spirit? Enjoy a spot of seasonal indulgence this Christmas period as our bar/lounge menus have received a festive makeover! Choose from traditional roasts, yuletide sandwiches or even just festive nibbles. Served…
Keswick
Get ready for the Christmas period with us! Experience all your favourite Christmas flavours in the form of our festive-inspired Afternoon Tea. Enjoy scones, cakes & finger sandwiches alongside pots of freshly brewed tea in the comfort of our…
Keswick
Enjoy a spot of seasonal indulgence in the grandeur of the newly refurbished Borrowdale Hotel Restaurant.
Join us in the festive atmosphere of our elegant new restaurant where our chefs prepare a selection of festive-inspired lunches.
Our…
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