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  1. Food & Drink in The Lake District, Cumbria
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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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    Coniston Festive Fayre 14-NOV-2026
    Coniston Festive Fayre 2026

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    15 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

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    07801865632

    james.butcher@coniston.info

    Coniston

    14th NOVEMBER 2026

    Festive Artisan Fayre at the Coniston Institute (10am to 4:30pm)

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    The Gingerbread House Festival

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    Low Wood Bay Functions, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP

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    015394 35428

    info@thegingerbreadhousefestival.com

    Ambleside Rd, Windermere

    The UK's first-ever Gingerbread House Festival is an innovative and creative national event, competition and collaboration between Grasmere Gingerbread® and
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    Winter Art & Craft Fair at Swarthmoor Hall

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    Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

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    +441229583204

    info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Friday 27th November: 3.30pm - 7.30pm

    Join us for an evening of local art and craft stalls, both in our Conference Room and Barn space. Find unique gifts for the season, meet local creators and enjoy an evening experience here at Swarthmoor Hall…

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    Ladies Walk Carpark, Birkenhead, 29 Well Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA143BA

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    07743984095

    info@everyonehere.org

    29 Well Lane, Workington

    The Workington Christmas Light Switch on and Christmas Market returns for 2026 with a fun packed, festive day of market stalls, live music, food & drink and of course, the big switch on! Extend your festive delight by heading over to Hall Park for…

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

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

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

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    017687 77224

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    Join John Crouch, Cumbrian food historian, for a fascinating festive dining experience at The Borrowdale Hotel in the Borrowdale Valley, near Keswick.

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    Christmas Party Night with vintage vocalist Miss Pearl

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

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    017687 77224

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    B5289, Keswick

    Step back in time and celebrate the festive season at our unforgettable Christmas Party Night with vintage vocalist Miss Pearl. Eat, drink, and be merry as you enjoy a night of live entertainment, festive dining, and timeless music spanning from the…

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    Christmas Day Lunch at The Borrowdale Hotel

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

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    017687 77224

    borrowdale@lakedistricthotels.net

    B5289, Keswick

    Celebrate Christmas Day in the Lake District with an elegant and memorable 5-course Christmas Day lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel. Gather your family and friends for a truly special festive dining experience in one of the most scenic settings in the…

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    Boxing Day Roast Lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

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    017687 77224

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    Continue the festive celebrations with a traditional Boxing Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel, the perfect way to relax and indulge after Christmas Day.

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

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    017687 77224

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    Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Lake District with an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and midnight celebrations at the Borrowdale Hotel.

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    The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale, B5289, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

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    017687 77224

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    Start the year as you mean to go on with a delicious New Year's Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel.

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    Kendal 2026
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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

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    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Kick your festival weekend off with the Trailhead Social!

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