best Christmas events in the Lake District 2022
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There is nothing better to get you into the festive spirit than planning what to do this December.
Whether you are going to the Lake District on holiday or you are from the area this list of events will be perfect for you. From Christmas markets to festive events have a browse below and see which ones you want to add into your plans this festive season.
Dark Skies Walk – Festive Edition
where? Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Keswick, CA12 5TW
when? 23rd December 2022
time? From 5.30pm
how much? £10 – £25 per person
other info:
- Cover 3-4 miles of trails at night
- Stop for amazing star gazing opportunities
- Self-guided tour start at Visitor Centre
Swing Into Christmas
where? The Coro, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LZ
when? 20th December 2022
time? 7.30pm – 10pm
how much? standard: £29, concessions £20
other info:
- Christmas celebration like no other
- Down for the Count Orchestra
- Recreate music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday and more
Carlisle Christmas Market
where? Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW
when? 2nd December – 11th December 2022
time? 10am – 6pm each day except thurs: 10am – 8pm & sun: 10am – 4pm
how much? Free
other info:
- 40 Alpine style chalets and festive units
- City centre transformed into festive winter wonderland
- Plenty of gifts, crafts, food and drink
Windermere Christmas Celebration
where? Windermere, LA23 1AD
when? 10th December – 11th December 2022
time? TBC
how much? Free
other info:
- Ran by a dedicated group of volunteers
- Around 50 stalls selling a range of good
- Live music and street performers
Rydal Mount Christmas Fair
where? Rydal Mount and Gardens Weddings, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LU
when? 10th December – 11th December 2022
time? 10am – 4pm
how much? general admission fee
other info:
- Two day Christmas fair in the house and gardens
- Home of the poet William Wordsworth
- Craft stalls, gifts, cards, refreshment
Christmas Pudding 10K
where? New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, LA22 9JX
when? 10th December 2022
time? TBC
how much? £18 per person
other info:
- 10km run in the beautiful Lake District scenery
- Prizes for overall male and female winners
- Prize for best dressed
Keswick Victorian Fayre
where? Keswick
when? 4th December 2022
time? 10.30am – 4pm
how much? Free
other info:
- Over 30 charity stalls
- Live entertainment in the Market Place and Packhorse Court
- Selection of Christmas crafts, produce, food, games and more
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