A two day indulgent day out for all the family, celebrating everything that we love about the festive season – with a distinctly Cumbrian flavour.
Bringing together some of the finest food and drink producers from across the county and joined by artisan crafters and makers, Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival is designed to inspire and entertain visitors of all ages, in preparation for the yuletide season.

Brought to you by SK Events, the organisers of the popular Taste Cumbria Food Festival, an annual event that celebrates the very best of Cumbria’s Food and Drink offer, the Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival will be set against the stunning backdrop of Muncaster Castle – one of the county’s most prestigious visitor attractions.
Open from 11 am-5pm Saturday and 11 am – 430pm Sunday, entry to the Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival is £6 per person, under 14’s are free.
We’re proud to support CFM’s Cash For Kids campaign this Christmas and will be collecting new and unwrapped presents and accepting donations during festival weekend.
Come down and meet ‘Courage The Cat’ on Saturday 3rd December and ’Santa and his little helpers’ on Sunday 4th!
Four Seasons Food are proud to provide the fantastic produce in the Celebrity Chef Demonstration Theatre. The essence of Four Seasons Foods is to deliver first class produce at competitive prices with no gimmicks – just consistent superb service, quality and value.

Sims Travel is the Official Travel Partner of the Festival
The Ultimate
Festive Family Day Out!
- Castle Courtyard Market
- Arts & Crafts
- Handmade Gifts
- Homewares & Decorations
- Gourmet Food & Drink
- Celebrity Chef Demonstrations
- Food and Drink Masterclass Talks
- Card & Wreath Making
- Junior ‘Make-it’ Masterclasses
- Meet Santa & his Reindeer
- Carol Singing
- Guided Owl Tours
- Christmas Lights Switch On
- Choirs & Bands
All this for only £6 per person
PLUS under 14s go FREE!
BUY TODAY FOR FAST-TRACK ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL.
Childrens Fancy Dress Competition! Prizes for the Best Festive Fancy Dress

