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.
Cockermouth & District Agricultural Society 172nd Annual Show
Gosforth Agricultural Show offers plenty of amusement for the family, it's an event not to be…
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique viewing point for some of the…
Join us for a morning cooking workshop with Helen from Helen's Herbs to learn how to make the most…
Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024 for the Taste of…
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
Sheep Dog Trials with hound trails, dog show and a small number of craft stands, bar, catering and…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Black Combe Country Fair is West Cumbria's premier coastal country fair in the village of Bootle on…
Dalston Show returns on 10th August offering plenty for everyone to enjoy. New Classes for 2024:…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
A slight twist as we introduce a NEW foodie option in 2024. Our Pie, chips, and gravy evening…
Our firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip supper two-hour evening cruise with musical…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Food & Folk #3 Our first two food & folk nights were both a huge success so we've decided to host…
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.
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market. In…
Tradiditional Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show 2024 - Wrestling, Hound Trails, Fell Racing. Track…
Keswick Show takes place on August Bank Holiday Weekend on the outskirts of Keswick near…
Join us at Broadoaks Country House for Beatrix Potter Themed Afternoon Tea Party this August Bank…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique viewing point for some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery
Keswick
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh produce and gifts.
Wigton
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household essentials.
Workington
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Workington
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Pooley Bridge
A slight twist as we introduce a NEW foodie option in 2024. Our Pie, chips, and gravy evening cruise will depart from Pooley Bridge pier at 7pm on a two-hour evening cruise with musical entertainment from firm favourite Pete Lashley.
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Kirkgate, Cockermouth
Join us for a morning cooking workshop with Helen from Helen's Herbs to learn how to make the most of seasonal summer fruit and veg straight from the garden.
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market.
In the historic grounds of the Cathedral you'll find everything from homemade goodies to artisan crafts, charity stalls and gifts for all occasions. All…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Cockermouth
Cockermouth & District Agricultural Society 172nd Annual Show
Pooley Bridge
Our firm favourite, it's the return of our fish & chip supper two-hour evening cruise with musical entertainment from Pete Lashley. Departs Pooley Bridge pier at 7 pm, returning at 9pm.
Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Kendal
Sheep Dog Trials with hound trails, dog show and a small number of craft stands, bar, catering and ice cream van
East of Lake, Coniston
Food & Folk #3
Our first two food & folk nights were both a huge success so we've decided to host Food & Folk #3. We invite you to another evening full of Food & Folk on Friday 9th August.
Both evenings were a sell out so please book early as we…
Maryport
Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024 for the Taste of the Sea festival.
Dalston, Carlisle
Dalston Show returns on 10th August offering plenty for everyone to enjoy. New Classes for 2024: Ridden Heavy Horse, Young Handler Heavy Horse, and Concours D’Elegance.
Market St, Egremont
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria.
Music from local musicians, homemade refreshments served by local charities and groups. Transport available by muncaster microbus from villages north of Bootle.…
Gosforth
Gosforth Agricultural Show offers plenty of amusement for the family, it's an event not to be missed!
Newby Bridge
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to be bigger and better than ever before!
Grasmere
Tradiditional Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show 2024 - Wrestling, Hound Trails, Fell Racing. Track and sprint races. Trade and Craft stalls and live entertainment throughout the day.
Windermere
Join us at Broadoaks Country House for Beatrix Potter Themed Afternoon Tea Party this August Bank Holiday Monday, set in the picturesque Lake District at Troutbeck Bridge (between Windermere and Ambleside).
You'll be warmly welcomed with a…
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