Taste Cumbria
Christmas

Taste Cumbria’s Christmas markets in Cockermouth!

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024

Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024.

We treat you to more than just food and drink at our Christmas event. There will be gifts and homewares, seasonal specials and all the sweet and savoury treats you’d expect from the county’s favourite food festival.

Here’s a little look at the event line-up – all of this is FREE to attend:

  • Producers’ stalls on Main Street
  • Market Place hot food court
  • Live music
  • Outdoor picnic area
  • Cookery demonstrations
  • Fairground rides 
  • Children’s activities

Traders – apply for a stall here:  https://forms.office.com/e/09Drmmwa4q

Other 2024 dates for your diary

Taste Cumbria Wigton – 20 April 2024

Taste Cumbria Maryport – Taste of the Sea 10 & 11 August 2024

Taste Cumbria Cockermouth – 28 & 29 September 2024

Supper Club at Low Hall the Lakes

Thursday 7 December
Arrive 6:30pm – Seated by 7pm
Price: £45.00
Location – Low Hall The Lakes – the beautiful restored farmhouse and its event space, the Loveable Old Barn, on the outskirts of Cockermouth near Blindbothel.

Special thanks to our event supporters

This year’s Taste Cumbria Christmas is organised by Cumberland Council, sponsored by Cockermouth Town Council, The Coffee Kitchen Bakery, Rock With, Holmen Iggesund and Milburns Solicitors, and supported by Cockermouth & District Chamber of Trade.

Getting here

The nearest mainline train station is Penrith. Connecting buses take about an hour to transport you to Cockermouth. Alternatively, arrive via Carlisle Railway Station, then take the train to Maryport, then the number 68 bus or a taxi. If you are travelling by car, leave the M6 at junction 40, take the A66 west and you should be here in 40 minutes. For bus timetables throughout Cumbria click here.

Parking

If you’re coming to our festivals by car, here’s a handy link to some of the car parks in Cockermouth. If you’re parking on the street, please check local signs for restrictions. You’ll need a timing disc for many of them – these are available from many local businesses. 

Accommodation

Make a weekend of it by booking some accommodation. Allerdale has an excellent range of accommodation from hotels, campsites and B&Bs to self catering. And don’t forget to visit the wealth of independent businesses in Cockermouth.

Book tickets

Most of the attractions including live music, the foodie demonstrations and children’s activities at the Taste Cumbria festivals are free to enjoy. Keep up to date on Facebook or Twitter

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