December 2nd, 3rd & 4th - Yew Tree Barn, nr Cartmel Christmas Market
This fabulously festive Christmas Market is situated in a converted barn and heated marquee. So you can relax and take your time to stock up on a variety of gifts including antiques, art, food and drink. Enjoy the live music and treat yourself to hot roasted chestnuts while enjoying the festive spirit! Cartmel is the ultimate foodie destination with the village being the home of the famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding and a range of delightful independent artisan shops plus a brewery and l'Enclume a two Michelin star restaurant.
December 3rd & 4th - Carlisle Christmas Fayre
The image above is from the Carlisle Christmas Fayre and it really is an event not to be missed. Held at the centre of the historic city this annual event has a vast array of food and drink stalls by local producers as well as arts and crafts stalls too. It's fun for all the family.
December 4th - Askham Hall & Gardens Christmas Market
Will consist of c 45 stalls selling a wide variety of festive produce, crafts and gifts from local Cumbrian artisans. And while visiting take some time out to view Askham's newly renovated medival banquet hall.
December 9th to 11th - Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival - Cockermouth
This annual festive event will host some of Cumbria’s finest food producers. Sample mouth-watering hot food, hot chocolates and mulled wine whilst soaking up the seasonal warmth and cheer.
December 10th & 11th - Windermere German Christmas Market
New this year is the Windermere German Christmas Market with a wide range of festive stalls selling gifts from creative ceramics to handcrafted soaps. There will of course be delicious food and drinks offerings available, as well as live music and street entertainment. The festivities will continue into the evening in the bars and pubs in the area.
December 11th to 13th & 18th to 20th - Penrith Winter Festival Christmas Market
Also new this year is Penrith's Christmas offering. This traditional market in wooden chalets is the perfect opportunity to find unique Christmas treats and precious presents or to spoil yourself, helped along by a glass of mulled wine to really get you in to the festive mood.
And Finally...
Don't forget that throughout December our region has some fabulously festive places to visit that will bring out the Santa in anyone. Such as Hayes Garden World who put on the most festive Christmas displays and a Santa's Grotto that are not to be missed and you can get a coffee & a cake in their tea room too.
Or how about Santa Cruise (no not the place) on 10/11th & 17/18th sailing on one of Windermere Lake Cruises modern launches from Bowness at either 11.30am or 2.00pm for one & a half hours.
And our local village Bowness is the perfect place to get you in the mood for Christmas, with events like Spoon Carving, Jingle Bell Jog and the Staveley Choral Society Christmas Concert will have you humming jingle bells all the way home.
Needless to say this December our region is jam packed (to many to mention) with festive events, shopping, food, drink, and experiences that will fill your need for Christmas cheer and spirit that will last until next Christmas.