Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025
Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025.
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.
The festival takes place on Main Street and in Market Place, on either side of Cocker Bridge.
This is the last Taste Cumbria event of 2025. Watch this space for the 2026 calendar!
Acantha Crystals – Ethically-sourced crystals and holistic products
All Things Nice by Ashley – Resin jewellery and homewares
Aura Body Art – Fabulous face painting
Ben Bush Photography – Award-winning astrophotography and landscapes
The Black Bull – Family-run pub on Main Street
Bowes Dairy Produce – Luxury cheese hampers
Cakes from the Lakes – Handmade, family-run bakery from Threlkeld
Cartmel Cheeses – Artisan cheese shop based on the edge of the Lake District
Cherry Hugs – Hand-knitted cuddly characters and gifts
The Coffee Kitchen Bakery – Cockermouth-based creators of real bread, scones and patisserie
The Cumbrian Boerewors Company – Tantalising South African flavours created in Kendal
Cumbrian Coastal Kitchen – Delicious preserves and fruit vinegars
The Doggy Deli – Healthy, natural canine treats
Dirty Dogs – Award-winning hot dogs
Eden Yard Rapeseed Oil – The only cooking oil grown in Cumbria
Enchanted to Bead You – Affordable handmade friendship bracelets
FellBar – Homemade flapjack oat bars, vegan and gluten free
The Flying Chocsman – Shiny colourful handcrafted chocolates
Fresh Olives – Olives and antipasti
Gan Yam Brew Co – Kendal-based brewers of small batch beer
Go Your Own Way Apparel – Art, accessories and more, crafted in the Lake District
Goodness & Grain – Market Place’s refill eco shop
Hallsford Catering – Suppliers of top quality lamb, beef and pork, and hot food too
The Hedgehog Bakery – Tasty cakes and treat boxes
Hollybank Farm – Producers of home-bred lamb and pork
Jinger Drinks – Ginger health drinks that are great for your gut
Jennings – the town’s brilliant brewery
Jo’s Little People – Individually handcrafted miniature figures
Just Messin – Carlisle’s star of children’s crafts
KAH Ceramics – Handmade studio pottery & homewares
Kick-Ass Cheese – Family-run business famed for its strong cheddar
Kin Vodka – Hand blended toffee vodka from the heart of the Lakes
Lake District Posters – 1930s-style railway posters with a contemporary twist
Lakeland Artisan – Mawson’s cordials, Herdwick Distillery spirits, chutneys, preserves & more
Laverock Hampers – Customised food and drink collections
Lucela’s – Home of the chocolate rum that is allergen-free
Manor Born Organics – Aromatherapy products, gifts and homewares
Market Place Print Studio – Handmade prints and more
Mr Vikkis – Award-winning spiced chutneys and sauces
New to You by the Cumbrian Wordsmith – Quirky preloved homewares and gifts
Penningtons Spirits & Liqueurs – Creators of Kendal Mint Cake Liqueur & more
Pie Demand – Eat pie, be happy
Primal Feasts – a roaming celebration of fire and flavour
Really Indian – Handcrafted fresh sauces
Seth’s Bar – Beers & cocktails galore
Shaw Meats – Premium meats and game
Sipping Fox – The Lake District drinks company, wines, spirits & hampers
The Smokery – Meat & fish from HMP Haverigg’s smokery
Stonehouse Smokery – Artisan curers, smokers & roasters
Strands Gin – Sourced from the crystal clear depths of Thirlmere
Sweet Treats by Martin Frickel – Handmade brownies, blondies and treats
Tony Harrison’s Butchers – Hot food from the Main Street favourite
The Three Wheel Gin Company – Small batch hand-crafted spirits
Valley End Jewellery – Everyday and occasional wear handmade jewellery
The Victorian Candle Co – Pure soy wax candles from Carlisle
Warwick Bridge Cornmill – Locally-milled flours and baked breads and cakes
WigaWagaa – Handmade, award-winning chilli products
The Yolker – Handmade gourmet Scotch eggs
PLUS…
FREE Santa’s Grotto in Cockermouth Pilates Studio, off Market Place
SATURDAY ONLY from 11am
Expert demonstrations in Cockermouth Kitchen Company, Market Place. Learn from the festival’s fabulous culinary experts – and taste their creations!
Cockermouth Art & Craft Fayre in the United Reform Church, Main Street. Locally-produced creative crafts and more
The Music Stage in Market Place
The Swan, Kirkgate – al fresco food and drink outside this traditional pub
Live Music
10:15 – 10:30 Fairfield Primary School
10:45 – 11:30 Annie Jackson-Elliott
11:45 – 12:30 Shelbie McAllister
12:45 – 1:30 Logan Paul Beatles Boy
1:45 – 2:30 Thomas & Joe
2:45 – 3:30 Char
3:45 – 4:30 Cindy Hoten
10:00 – 10:30 Cockermouth School
10:30 – 11:15 Phil Lewthwaite
11:30 – 12:15 Laura Bailey
12:30 – 1:15 Annie Jackson-Elliott
1:30 – 2:15 Darren Johnstone
2:30 – 3:15 Alfie Hodgson
3:30 – 3:45 Miss Pearl
Date – Saturday 6th December
Time – doors open from 6pm, comedy starts at 7pm
Venue – The Maltings, Jennings Brewery
A great line-up of comics will be taking to the stage. MC Will Duggan has cemented himself as a dynamic performer in comedy clubs around the country. Celebrated for his ingenious punchlines and dead pan delivery, Julian Deane will open the show. Ravi Saini, who says he just wants to make the world laugh a little. Christian Reilly, who uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills and has musical theatre and morose indie musicians in his sights.
Date – Sunday 7th December
Time – doors open at 5pm and food served for 6.30pm
Venue – Low Hall The Lakes
The Cottage in the Wood Supper Club @ Low Hall the Lakes will see Michelin-starred chef Jack Bond cooking four stunning courses which will be served in the beautiful surroundings of this venue on the outskirts of Cockermouth. The combination of fabulous hospitality and the very best food from two amazing local businesses means this event always sells out.
Taste Carlisle – Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November 2025
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
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 to park at the roadside – these are available from local businesses.
