What's on in the Lake District: December 2024

The Lake District is filled with festive cheer this year with plenty of Christmas markets and appearances from Santa Claus all over the area.

Santa Claus Appearances

There are plenty of opportunities to meet Santa Claus in the Lake District this December with Santa’s grottos dotted across the Lake District. There are also opportunities to meet him on a train, such as the Ravenglass & Eskdale Santa Express, with various Christmas markets also taking place where Santa and his elves pay a visit.

Christmas Markets

If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, be sure to check out one of the many Christmas markets in the Lake District this December. Markets typically feature local sellers with handmade goods with some having visits from Santa, as well as food and other entertainment.

New Year’s Eve

If you’re in the Lake District over the New Year, be sure to check out one of the New Year’s Eve festivities taking place in the Lake District. Many towns will organise local fireworks, which tend to be advertised locally and there are a few hotels that put on dinner and fireworks.

Christmas at Muncaster

Christmas at Muncaster includes an array of events, including a winter garden stroll and Christmas trail, a Santa’s grotto, a Santa letter writing station, Christmas shopping, festive treats, and more. They will also be having a Festive Afternoon Tea with music and other festive activities taking place.

Father Christmas on the Farm

Walby Farm Park will be having another fantastic Christmas extravaganza, including a visit from Father Christmas, an interactive snow zone, gingerbread decorating, marshmallow toasting, as well as plenty of other festive activities taking place!

Taste Cumbria Christmas 2024

Taste Cumbria will be having their Christmas themed food market on the 7th and 8th of December with market stalls, hot food, live music, places to eat, cookery demonstrations, children’s activities and more.

Christmas Lunches at Dalemain

Christmas lunches at Dalemain are taking place between Wednesday 27 November and Wednesday 18 December and will include a two or three-course festive meal where you will be surrounded by Christmas decorations and a roaring fire. The lunches are available from Sundays to Thursdays and spaces are limited.

The World of Beatrix Potter: Christmas Events

The World of Beatrix Potter is hosting a few different Christmas events throughout the end of November and December. These include wreath making, live Christmas music, a production of A Christmas Carol, and a children’s show called Santa’s Christmas Cracker where every child gets a present from Santa.

Christmas Events at Brantwood

Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin, is hosting a couple of Christmas events, including a wreath making workshop on the 5th of December and a Winter Market at the Terrace Café on the 7th and 8th of December. The market will feature local artisans and unique handmade items for the festive season. There will also be seasonal treats on offer at the café.

Christmas at Tullie House

There are a number of festive events at Tullie House this festive season, including wreath making, as well as ‘Christmas at the Museum,’ which includes a visit from Santa, Santa letter writing, a festive garden hunt, Christmas themed crafts, and a museum elf trail.

Lakeland Arts December Events