Christmas events in the Lake District
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Celebrate Christmas this year in the Lake District and enjoy a festive day out or two from our list below.
The Lake District is full of cosy hotels, country houses and plenty of festive events that will help get you into the Christmas spirit this year. Whether you are staying in one of our resorts or are just in the Lake District and looking for a festive day out, we’ve got you covered. We have done our research for events this festive season and put together a list for you to give you some inspiration and ideas of how you can spend your time in the Lake District.
Dickensain Christmas Crime Murder Mystery
where? Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Road, Ambleside Rd, Windermere, LA23 1LP
closest resort? Thanet Well Lodge Retreat
when? 22nd November 2024
time? TBC
how much? tickets £55
other info:
- includes glass of prosecco, 3 course meal
- evening entertainment
- solve the murder mystery
Christmas Carols with Grasmere Glee
where? Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QB
closest resort? Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat
when? 1st & 8th December 2024
time? 1.30pm – 3pm
how much? adults £7.50, children £3.75
other info:
- enjoy an afternoon at Allan Bank
- sing carols around the Christmas tree
- local choir Grasmere Glee
Father Christmas on the Farm
where? Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL
closest resort? Thanet Well Lodge Retreat
when? 23rd November – 24th December 2024
time? 10am – 5.30pm
how much? adults from £19.50, children from £32.45
other info:
- meet Father Christmas and receive a gift
- see reindeers, make your own teddy
- wander through the enchanted forest and more
Keswick Christmas Lights
where? Keswick, CA12 5JS
closest resort? Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat
when? 15th November 2024
time? 10am – 8pm
how much? Free
other info:
- festive food and gift market is open from 10am
- entertainment from 4.45pm
- light switch on at 7pm
Penrith Christmas Lights Switch On
where? Penrith, CA11 7SN
closest resort? Thanet Well Lodge Retreat
when? 16th November 2024
time? 2pm – 8pm
how much? Free
other info:
- afternoon of festive fun
- live bands, entertainment, and Christmas parade
- light switch on at 6pm
Keswick Victorian Fayre
where? Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BN
closest resort? Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat
when? 1st December 2024
time? 10am – 4pm
how much? Free
other info:
- lots of stalls to browse
- games, gifts and more
- meet Santa and his elf
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