Christmas in the Lakes

Sit by the open fire with a glass of hot punch, listen to live choirs, take a peaceful stroll in the fresh air to spot some wildlife or enjoy a steamer cruise – here's what a Lake District Christmas has to offer.

A small dog in the snow outside Allan Bank

Allan Bank 

Escape the hustle and bustle of a modern Christmas and head to Allan Bank to be enveloped by pure uninterrupted Christmas spirit. There’ll be live Christmas classics, plus a wreath workshop, or come and cosy up by the fire with a hot punch.

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Snowy walking boots
Aira Force and Ullswater   Cumbria

Aira Force

Enjoy a steamer cruise through still winter scenes to Aira Force and a walk up to the waterfall followed by a warming snack at the café.

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Snowy Sticklebarn Langdale Cumbria
Sticklebarn and The Langdales   Cumbria

An alternative Christmas in Langdale

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with family, walks and all round good cheer. Gather the troops for a relaxed Christmas in the countryside…

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Meeting Father Christmas at Sizergh
Sizergh   Cumbria

A Sizergh Christmas 27 Nov - 22 Dec

Sizergh is all about traditions, so come and enjoy a traditional Christmas at Sizergh! Christmas is about twinkling lights, the smell of pine needles and mulled wine, the taste of Christmas pudding and the excitement of seeing Father Christmas!

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Shop manager at Borrowdale greets customer at the door with mulled wine
Borrowdale and Derwent Water   Cumbria

Christmas in Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Come to our Keswick Lakeside shop beside Derwent Water for Christmas shopping at a more civilised pace

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