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  1. Food & Drink in The Lake District, Cumbria
    Food Events

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Food Events

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.

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Gin Cruise
Gin Cruise

A Gin experience like no other! A special tasting with Chestnut House, focussing on a different…

Westmorland County Show
Westmorland County Show

Westmorland County Show Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a…

Lakeland Country Fair
Lakeland Country Fair

The Lakeland Country Fair takes place at Torver, near Coniston, in beautiful countryside looking…

Taste of the Sea Maryport
Taste of the Sea Maryport

The Taste of the Sea is now in its second year on Allerdale Borough Council's events calendar and…

Holker Fest
Holker Fest

This year sees our beloved Chilli Fest take on a little revamp and we welcome our first ever Holker…

Fish & chip supper cruise
Fish & chip supper cruise

Fish and chip supper cruises are BACK. Our famous fish supper cruises return with musical…

Summer Party with live entertainment from OTT
Summer Party with live entertainment from OTT

We'll welcome you with a glass of pink fizz or a bottle of beer followed by a two course dinner,…

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  1. Taste of the Sea Maryport
    Taste of the Sea Maryport

    Address

    Senhouse Street, Maryport, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BN

    Telephone

    01900516766

    ellie.jones@allerdale.gov.uk

    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…

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    From:
    13 Aug 2022to14 Aug 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  2. Fish & chip supper cruise
    Fish & chip supper cruise

    Address

    Ullswater Steamers, Pooley Bridge pier, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NN

    Telephone

    017684 82229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    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 &…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2022Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    23 Aug 2022Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    30 Aug 2022Open 19:00 - 21:00

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  3. Lakeland Country Fair
    Lakeland Country Fair

    Address

    Little Arrow, Torver, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AQ

    Telephone

    07557117867

    rdmallett1970@aol.com

    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…

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    From:
    21 Aug 2022Open 12:00 - 17:00

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  4. Gin Cruise
    Gin Cruise

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    Ullswater Steamers, Pooley Bridge pier, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NN

    Telephone

    017684 82229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2022Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    9 Sept 2022Open 19:00 - 21:00

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  5. Holker Fest
    Holker Fest
    Holker Fest

    Address

    Cumbria, Grange-over-Sands, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    01539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    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…

    Venue

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2022Open 10:30 - 17:00
    From:
    4 Sept 2022Open 10:30 - 17:00

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  6. Summer Party with live entertainment from OTT
    Summer Party with live entertainment from OTT

    Address

    Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RG

    Telephone

    01539 734000

    events@castlegereen.co.uk

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2022Open 19:00 - 00:30

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  7. Westmorland County Show
    Westmorland County Show

    Address

    Westmorland County Showground, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NH

    Telephone

    015395 67804

    manager@westmorland.org.uk

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2022to8 Sept 2022

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  8. Fish & Chip Trains at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    Fish & Chip Trains at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

    Address

    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    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…

    Venue

    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2022Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  9. Taste Cumbria
    Taste Cumbria

    Address

    Main Street and Market Place, Cockermouth, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LU

    Telephone

    01900 516 766

    ellie.jones@allerdale.gov.uk

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Sept 2022to25 Sept 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

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