christmas & new year in cumbria...


Enjoy winter walks in the Lake District, relax by the fireside in a local pub and spend an enjoyable christmas break in Cumbria.

Magical shopping experiences with high street brands are on offer in Carlisle, Kendal, Barrow, Workington and Whitehaven.  There are independent gift shops,


craft fairs and markets throughout Cumbria...all against a stunning backdrop of lakes and snow capped mountains. There are the usual array of festive events from Santa's grotto to pantomimes for the children and late night shopping to Christmas concerts for the adults.

Shopping in Hawkshead
 

What's on this Christmas

Christmas events

Lots of festive events including farmer's markets, cookery and crafts and of course late night shopping. 


festive events

 

Santa's grotto

Looking for a way to keep the children happy while you get your christmas shopping? Take them to see Father Christmas at one of his Lake District grottos.

santa's grottos

 
 

accommodation search

Using the search

This quick search allows you to search by accommodation type and date. For more detailed searches click on the advanced option.

 
  • Accommodation type

  • Arrival date

    Please use the calendar to select your arrival date (eg 25 May 2013) and enter the number of nights of your visit.

 

Christmas gifts

Gift ideas

If you are looking for some inspiration this Christmas, then browse our list of shops and you will see that there are lots of unique gift shops in Cumbria, as well as the more traditional offer.

art galleries

books & maps

crafts & gifts

spa days

jewellers & boutiques

 

 

 
 
 

Christmas & New Year breaks

If you are planning a Christmas break in the Lake District you can quickly check availability over Christmas and the New Year.

christmas breaks
new year availability

Plan your visit

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Use the golakes plan visit tool to create your perfect break

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