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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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Eat Street Cumbria courtyard with people eating and drink, food vendors around the perimeter with a marquee and plenty of seating.
Eat Street Cumbria (Maryport)

Join us for a full two days and one evening of Eat Street Bringing together 16 of Cumbria's very…

SpringFest 26
Springfest 26

Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Holker's SpringFest, a vibrant weekend of seasonal inspiration…

Borrowdale's wine cellar
From Dairy to Decanter: An Evening of British Cheese & Wine

Join us for a relaxed early evening in our charming wine cellar — the perfect chance to take a…

Penningtons Distillery Tour - Copper Still
Pennington's Distillery Tour

Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…

Are You Being Severed Murder Mystery
Are You Being Severed Murder Mystery

After Dark’s Criminal Cabaret Murder Mysteries are an evening of comedy, music, high energy and…

Visitors at a Stall at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
Keswick Market

Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.

Damson Day in full swing
Damson Day

Damson Day 2026 It is a fun day out for the whole family.  We seek to celebrate everything…

People at Shed One making their own spirit with owner Andy
Make Your Own Distilled Spirit

Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…

Shoppers browsing one of the stalls at the 2025 Taste Cumbria Wigton festival
Taste Cumbria Wigton

Wigton will play host to another Taste Cumbria festival on Saturday 25 April 2026. It's the sixth…

Supper & Stories
Supper & Stories: Paddy Dillon

Supper & Stories at Holker Hall & Gardens invites guests to an intimate evening of seasonal dining,…

Visitors taking part in Shed Ones tour and tasting of their small distillery.
Distillery Tour & Tasting

Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…

Eat Street Cumbria courtyard with people eating and drink, food vendors around the perimeter with a marquee and plenty of seating.
Eat Street Cumbria

Join us for a full two days and one evening of Eat Street Bringing together 16 of Cumbria's very…

A delicious G&T themed afternoon tea served inside Shed One
Afternoon G&Tea with Distillery Tour

As featured in The Sunday Times, "Seven Best Affordable Afternoon Teas". Enjoy a botanical-inspired…

Muncaster Sausage Festival logo brown sausage on green background with pink text saying Sausage Festival and an owl mascott in a chef's hat.
Sausage Festival

Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all things sausage…

Borrowdale Sunday lunch
All-you-can-eat Sunday Carvery

Celebrate the launch of our first All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Carvery at The Borrowdale Hotel. Enjoy…

Jennings Beer Festival poster
Jennings Beer Festival

Independently brewed beers from around Cumbria Friday 17th & Saturday 18th April 2026 ⏰ 4-10pm…

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  • 2Springfest 26
  • 3From Dairy to Decanter: An Evening of British Cheese & Wine
  • 4Pennington's Distillery Tour
  • 5Are You Being Severed Murder Mystery
  • 6Keswick Market
  • 7Damson Day
  • 8Make Your Own Distilled Spirit
  • 9Taste Cumbria Wigton
  • 10Supper & Stories: Paddy Dillon
  • 11Distillery Tour & Tasting
  • 12Eat Street Cumbria
  • 13Afternoon G&Tea with Distillery Tour
  • 14Sausage Festival
  • 15All-you-can-eat Sunday Carvery
  • 16Jennings Beer Festival
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  1. Whitehaven Flower Club
    Whitehaven Flower Club
    Whitehaven Flower Club Summer Gala: Colours of a Rainbow

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    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

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    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Rosehill are delighted to announce its return of The Whitehaven Flower Club for their upcoming Summer Gala demonstration Colours of a Rainbow with special guest arranger Sara Barrow.

    Whether you're an experienced arranger or completely new to the…

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    12 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

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  2. Chefs Dinner
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    Chef's Dinner

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    North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Ullswater Rd, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QT

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    01768 868111

    events@northlakeshotel.co.uk

    Penrith

    Step into an intimate dinner, hosted by our Executive Chef Chris, as he creates a 5 course dinner menu inspired by his livelihood and what inspires him. Upgrade to an optional wine pairing experience for £27.50. Contact our reception team to book on…

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    Mare with foal at foot - credit P Martin
    Skelton Show

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    The Old Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Cumbria, CA11 9TH

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    07949 009073

    info@skeltonshow.com

    Hutton-in-the-Forest

    130th Anniversary Skelton Show will be a great family day out in a picturesque location.
    The show has a large horticultural and industrial marquee and classes of cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, vintage vehicles and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling.…

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    4 July 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

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  4. Fish and Chips and a Steamer on Ullswater
    Fish and Chips and a Steamer on Ullswater
    Fish and Chip Supper Evening Cruises

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    Ullswater Steamers, Pooley Bridge Pier, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NN

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    01768482229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    Pooley Bridge

    A firm favourite, it's the return of our fish and chip supper evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment. The ticket price includes a two-hour evening cruise departing from Pooley Bridge pier and a fish and chip supper (veggie/gluten-free…

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    Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding

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  5. Lake  District Sheep Dog Trials
    Lake District Sheep Dog Trials

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    Hill Farm, Ings, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9QQ

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    +447769871819

    jad_yoadpot@hotmail.com

    Staveley

    Sheep Dog Trials running all day along with an open dog show, hound trail races, craft stalls, bar and food.

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    6 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

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  6. Mermaids at the 2025 Maryport Taste of the Sea festival
    Mermaids at the 2025 Maryport Taste of the Sea festival
    Maryport Taste of the Sea

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    Maryport Harbourside, South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB

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    01228 817200

    paul.walker@cumberland.gov.uk

    Maryport

    Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 for the Taste of the Sea festival.

    After the success of expanding it over two sites last year, that will happen again this Summer, ensuring it makes the very best use…

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    The street is packed with people shopping, eating and drinking
    Taste Cumbria Cockermouth

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    Main Street & Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LE

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    01228 817200

    paul.walker@cumberland.gov.uk

    Cockermouth

    It's a date fixed in every food lover's calendar – the flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back in Cockermouth on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026.

    A great range of attractions are on the menu, giving visitors the chance to eat, drink, shop…

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    Chef's Dinner

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    North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Ullswater Rd, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QT

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    01768 868111

    events@northlakeshotel.co.uk

    Penrith

    Step into an intimate dinner, hosted by one of our talented brigade, as they create a 5 course dinner menu inspired by their livelihood and what influences them. Upgrade to an optional wine pairing experience for £27.50. Contact our reception team…

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  9. Flourish After: 45 Vision, Purpose, Renewal, and Support for Life After 45
    Flourish After: 45 Vision, Purpose, Renewal, and Support for Life After 45

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

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    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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  10. Winter Market Entertainment
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    Winter Market

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    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

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    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Grange-over-Sands

    Get ready to usher in the festive season at the Holker Hall Winter Market, one of the North West's most eagerly-anticipated seasonal events! Set within the stunning grounds of Holker Hall & Gardens, this magical three-day market celebrates the very…

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    Holker Hall and Gardens, Grange-over-Sands

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    6 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

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  11. Taste Cumbria Christmas
    Taste Cumbria Christmas

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    Main Street & Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LE

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    01228 817200

    paul.walker@cumberland.gov.uk

    Cockermouth

    Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.

    We treat you to more than just food and drink at our Christmas event. There will be gifts and homewares, seasonal specials and all…

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    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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