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.
The Yan, one of the best places to eat in the Lake District, is throwing a foodie "street party" to…
Enjoy a patriotic afternoon at the historic Borrowdale Hotel just outside of Keswick on Saturday…
Celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubiliee in style with an afternoon tea party including a jubilee…
A celebration of all things countryside, local food & drink, live demos, a true countryside…
Enjoy a patriotic afternoon in the elegant Lake View Restaurant at the Inn on the Lake to celebrate…
A Gin experience like no other! A special tasting with Chestnut House, focussing on a different…
A fabulous afternoon tea in celebration of the Queens Jubilee at The Art Lounge B&B, tasty…
Food & Drink Market with suppliers from across the region offering a wide range of produce to taste…
Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at The Belsfield Hotel with our Themed Afternoon Tea!
Get the royal treatment with our Big Jubilee Afternoon Tea on the terrace! You are cordially…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Crooklands
A celebration of all things countryside, local food & drink, live demos, a true countryside experience for the family
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May 2022
Penrith
Food & Drink Market with suppliers from across the region offering a wide range of produce to taste and purchase.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at The Belsfield Hotel with our Themed Afternoon Tea!
Grasmere, Ambleside
The Yan, one of the best places to eat in the Lake District, is throwing a foodie "street party" to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee on Sunday 5th June and everyone is invited.
The chic 'bistro with beds' which is renowned for its rustic comfort food,…
Newby Bridge
Get the royal treatment with our Big Jubilee Afternoon Tea on the terrace!
You are cordially invited to join us for a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea on the terrace on the 2nd & 3rd June to celebrate Her Royal Highness with friendship, food…
Glenridding
Enjoy a patriotic afternoon in the elegant Lake View Restaurant at the Inn on the Lake to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend with a 'best of Britain' 3-course lunch plus welcome canapes.
To top it off, singer Glen Anderson will also be…
Kendal
Celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubiliee in style with an afternoon tea party including a jubilee cocktail, afternoon tea and entertainment from Fred Binley & The Jubilee Jazz Band.
2pm - 5pm
£37.00 per person
Workington
A fabulous afternoon tea in celebration of the Queens Jubilee at The Art Lounge B&B, tasty traditional English tea time cake, sandwiches and scones served with a jubilee theme in the relaxing atmosphere of our beautiful restaurant.
Keswick
Enjoy a patriotic afternoon at the historic Borrowdale Hotel just outside of Keswick on Saturday 4th June to enjoy a traditional Jubilee Afternoon Tea!
Entertainment will be provided by vintage style vocalist Miss Pearl who will take you through…
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…
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
Penrith
Country Fair with attractions including hound, terrier and lurcher show, companion dog show, falconry display, fell race, childrens sports, gundog displays, stick show, trade stands, refreshments and beer tent
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 &…
Nr Kendal
The Trials start at 10am and will run all day. Also there are 3 hound trails 1pm, 2.15pm and 2.45pm. With an open Dog Show and pet class at 1pm. We have catering, bar and an ice cream van on site plus a small number of craft stalls and a sheep…
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…
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…
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
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…
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