Christmas in the Lake District
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England's Lake District is a wonderful place to spend the Christmas holidays.
The Lake District is a wonderful place for your Christmas and New Year Holidays.Want to know why? what to do? need tips? I live here- I can help you!
Those , like myself, who are lucky enough to live in the Lake District, find that all our spare rooms are full of family and friends, who want to enjoy a Lake District Christmas.
Those who don't have relatives or friends in the Lake District can stay in one of the many excellent Lake District hotels. Lake District hotels offer a traditional Lake District Christmas. Visitors are generally booked on a special Lake District Christmas package, offering great Christmas meals, and entertainment. If you decide to book one of the main excellent guest houses for bed and breakfast for Christmas, or if you have a self catering holiday cottage Christmas in the Lake District, there are many welcoming pubs, cosy cafes, wonderful restaurants and lots of Christmas entertainments for you to enjoy. Our own holiday cottage, which has spectacular views of Rydal Water and the Lake District hills, is available to rent this Christmas .
Why do people love a Lake District Christmas? I think people love to visit the Lake District at Christmas because, in the Lake District, visitors can enjoy a traditional Christmas holiday without the commercialisation so evident in many towns and cities.
The Lake District National Park is a conservation area.
There are no billboards or advertising hoardings in the Lake District.
There are no neon signs in the Lake District.
There are no huge modern buildings in the Lake District.
The towns and villages in the lake District appear much the same as they did 100 years ago. At Christmas in the Lake District you will see lights strung around trees, shops and houses. Many Lake District Villages have Christmas lights and a Christmas tree.Ambleside, Windermere and Keswick are all beautifully lit and sparkling. The Lake District Churches are always specially decorated for Christmas. Otherwise, the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, the sheep and other animals and the quiet towns and villages remain calm and timeless.
Lake District sheep in the snow thanks to duncan fawkes and flickr creative commons
I'm going to take a look at the Lake District at Christmas, and make my personal suggestions of how to get the most out of your Lake District Christmas holiday.
A note about the photographs used on this page. Most of the photos are from the official photo library of Cumbria Tourism. As a member of Cumbria Tourism, I have permission to use these photos, but they are not to be re used or copied by non members without permission.
Those , like myself, who are lucky enough to live in the Lake District, find that all our spare rooms are full of family and friends, who want to enjoy a Lake District Christmas.
Those who don't have relatives or friends in the Lake District can stay in one of the many excellent Lake District hotels. Lake District hotels offer a traditional Lake District Christmas. Visitors are generally booked on a special Lake District Christmas package, offering great Christmas meals, and entertainment. If you decide to book one of the main excellent guest houses for bed and breakfast for Christmas, or if you have a self catering holiday cottage Christmas in the Lake District, there are many welcoming pubs, cosy cafes, wonderful restaurants and lots of Christmas entertainments for you to enjoy. Our own holiday cottage, which has spectacular views of Rydal Water and the Lake District hills, is available to rent this Christmas .
Why do people love a Lake District Christmas? I think people love to visit the Lake District at Christmas because, in the Lake District, visitors can enjoy a traditional Christmas holiday without the commercialisation so evident in many towns and cities.
The Lake District National Park is a conservation area.
There are no billboards or advertising hoardings in the Lake District.
There are no neon signs in the Lake District.
There are no huge modern buildings in the Lake District.
The towns and villages in the lake District appear much the same as they did 100 years ago. At Christmas in the Lake District you will see lights strung around trees, shops and houses. Many Lake District Villages have Christmas lights and a Christmas tree.Ambleside, Windermere and Keswick are all beautifully lit and sparkling. The Lake District Churches are always specially decorated for Christmas. Otherwise, the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, the sheep and other animals and the quiet towns and villages remain calm and timeless.
Lake District sheep in the snow thanks to duncan fawkes and flickr creative commons
I'm going to take a look at the Lake District at Christmas, and make my personal suggestions of how to get the most out of your Lake District Christmas holiday.
A note about the photographs used on this page. Most of the photos are from the official photo library of Cumbria Tourism. As a member of Cumbria Tourism, I have permission to use these photos, but they are not to be re used or copied by non members without permission.
Brockstone Cottage- Grasmere self-catering cottage
The perfect holiday cottage for Christmas and the New Year
A wonderful Lake District cottage for your Christmas vacation.
This Grasmere holiday Cottage in the heart of the Lake District is still available to rent for at Christmas 2011 at a special last minute rate.Christmas in Brockstone Cottage is usually booked a year ahead, but our regular guests can't make it this year, so now's your chance to spend the holidays at this special cottage.
Click through the link below for all the information you need before you decide to book your Christmas holiday or Christmas vacation in the English Lake District. Grasmere is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. This holiday cottage is perched high up on a south facing hillsdie . It's as sunny as it gets in the Lake District in winter, with great views too.
This Grasmere holiday Cottage in the heart of the Lake District is still available to rent for at Christmas 2011 at a special last minute rate.Christmas in Brockstone Cottage is usually booked a year ahead, but our regular guests can't make it this year, so now's your chance to spend the holidays at this special cottage.
Click through the link below for all the information you need before you decide to book your Christmas holiday or Christmas vacation in the English Lake District. Grasmere is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. This holiday cottage is perched high up on a south facing hillsdie . It's as sunny as it gets in the Lake District in winter, with great views too.
Santa in the Lake District at Christmas
Amblside's shopping area looks beautiful with the Christmas lights.
Photo thanks to Ben Barden and Cumbria Tourism, not for re use.
- Santa In the Lake District this Christmas- Cumbria Tourism's Official list of Santa sightings
- Santa's Grotto, Santa Cruises, Santa trains- Santa is all over the Lake District at Christmas
- Ambleside Christmas lights
- Santa, lanterns,craft fair, skating, street procession, barbecue and fireworks for the start of Ambleside Christmas lights
Christmas starts here!
Christmas holiday or Christmas vacation in the Lake District?
Book your Lake District accommodation before you arrive!
Ambleside at Christmas , photo thanks to Dave Willis and Cumbria Tourism, not for reuse.
It may sound obvious, but if you decide to visit the Lake District at Christmas, be sure to book your accommodation in advance!
We were once sitting down to our family Christmas dinner, when a group of Japanese visitors rang the bell, and asked if we had rooms !
Our house, White Moss House is a guest house, and they were hoping we could accommodate them or find rooms for them!
Usually I would suggest you stay with us at White Moss ( owned by Wordsworth ) for your Lake District bed and breakfast, but we are closed for guests in December and January ( we are full with non paying friends and family!).
Our Grasmere self catering Cottage Brockstone Cottage, Grasmere is a wonderful place to spend Christmas . It's still available for Christmas.
For more ideas about Lake District Accommodation, suggest you use Cumbria Tourism's excellent website, golakes . This is the official website for Lake District tourism, and has all the hotels, guest houses, cottages, campsites even, that are available. There is a detailed search facility that will help you find the perfect Christmas holiday place for you and your family.
If you prefer to have a self catering stay take a look at these excellent Holiday Cottages
Christmas in the Lake District
Some of the Christmas things to do in the Lake District
There are lots of special events happening in the Lake District at Christmas. Here are some examples of events at Christmas in the Lake District.
- Christmas in the Lake District from Cumbria Tourism
- Lake District Christmas events as listed by Cumbria Tourism- Muncaster Castle, Santa Cruises, Santa Trains- lots to enjoy- check out this list of Lake District Christmas events.
- Grasmere Players Christmas Readings
- Monday 19 December 2011at 8pm in Grasmere Village Hall.
Mulled wine, mince pies, and great entertainment.
No charge, but a donation to our collection for charity is very welcome.
Open to everyone. - Christmas at Holker Hall
- Holker Hall, home to Lord and Lady Cavendish, hosts great events all year round. Christmas at Holker Hall, the Lake District is well worth a visit.There is also an excellent food hall and gift shop at Holker, ideal for Christmas shopping .
Picture from the Holker shop thanks to Andrew Heptinstall and Cumbria Toursim, not for re use. - Winter Events at Wordsworth's Dove Cottage Grasmere
- Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth at Grasmere, has an excellent programme of Winter Events, including "Fireside Talks" by the Dove Cottage fire. Check to see if you can visit Dove Cottage's special events this Christmas in the Lake District.
Pantomimes and Christmas shows in the Lake District at Christmas
A Christmas Show, or a Christmas Panto- the whole family loves a live show
- Chirstmas in the Lake District list of pantomimes from Cumbria Tourism
- Some of the pantos to see during your Lake District Christmas
- The Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Christmas 2011
- We saw the 2009 Christmas production here- Grimms Tales, and it was superb- everyone of all ages loved it.
Photo from Grimm's Tales, Christmas 2009- brilliant!
In 2011 there's a great Christmas show, the Firemaker's Daughter, byt Philip Pullman. We'll be going. Book soon! - The Brewery Arts Centre at Kendal- another wonderful Lake District Chrstmas show.
- In 2010 the Brewery , Kendal . staged Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl.
Watch out for news of the 2011 show.
Festive Food for your Lake District Christmas
Lake District traditional food and drink is a winner at Christmas.
Superb Traditional Lake District food, such as the mince pies above, can be found all over the Lake District at Christmas.
Photo thanks to Andrew Heptinstall and Cumbria Tourism, not for reuse.
- Cumbria Tourism's lists of the top festive food for Christmas in the Lake District.
- There is such lovely local food in the Lake District, and much of it comes into its own at Christmas
Locally made fruit wines and liquers- perfect at Christmas in the Lake District.
The Damson Gin in the photo is from Cowmire Hall, in the Lyth Valley, the main damson growing area of the Lake District.
You can find out where to buy Cowmire Halll Damson Gin by clicking on this link.
Photo thank to Andrew Heptinstall and Cumbria Tourism. Not for reuse.
Christmas recipes from the Lake District.
Whitemoss offers you great Christmas recipes
Here are my recipes for Cumberland rum butter, perfect on Christmas pudding and mince pies.
Also, my own top recipe for Traditional Sherry Trifle- an essential part of the Boxing Day meal.
And why not make a Lakeland tea bread, for all those cosy afternoon teas by the fire?
Also, my own top recipe for Traditional Sherry Trifle- an essential part of the Boxing Day meal.
And why not make a Lakeland tea bread, for all those cosy afternoon teas by the fire?
Cosy pubs to visit at Christmas in the Lake District
Photo is thanks to Ben Barden, and Cumbria Tourism , and is not for reuse
- Cumbria Tourism's list of cosy pubs to visit at Christmas in the Lake District
- Warm and welcoming- a Lake District Christmas evening in a local pub
A potpourri of Christmas ideas for your Lake District Christmas
Christmas in the Lake District -lots of things to do
Photo of the Lighthouse cafe bar in Windermere, thanks to ben Barden and Cumbria Tourism, not for reuse.
Readers in the UK- why not buy this beautiful 2012 Calendar of the Lakes by Colin Baxter as a gift, or just as a treat to yourself?
The Lake District Calender 2012 to buy from amazon.co.uk
- All sorts of Christmas ideas for Christmas in the Lake District
- Lights, theatre, carols- some of the suggestions for things to do in the Lake District this Christmas
Here are more links to find out about Christmas in the Lake District
Up to date Lake District information.
- What on in Keswick
- Keswick is a vibrant small town with lots going on. This is a great website
- Ambelside Online-an excellent source information
- A really useful site for locals and tourists. All you need to know about Ambleside.
- The Westmorland Gazette- South Lake's newspaper
- Founded in 1818 and still going strong and full of local news and information.
- The News and Star is the local newspaper for the North Lakes
- Check out what's going on in the North Lakes. You can see how the Lakes only professional football team, Carlisle United are doing!
Lake District Christmas Churches
The Church is the centre for Christmas celebration in the Lake District
The Church of St Michael and all Angels at Hawkshead, seen here in the Christmas snow, is a fine example of the ancient churches of Lakeland. Many people make a special point of visiting the Lake District churches a Christmas, to join in with the celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.
Photo thanks to Andrew Heptinstall and Cumbria Tourism, not for re use.
If you are visiting Grasmere or Rydal at Christmas, rector Cameron Butland has put all the information about church services in St Oswald's Grasmere and St Mary's Rydal on Grasmere and Rydal Churches
Photo thanks to Andrew Heptinstall and Cumbria Tourism, not for re use.
If you are visiting Grasmere or Rydal at Christmas, rector Cameron Butland has put all the information about church services in St Oswald's Grasmere and St Mary's Rydal on Grasmere and Rydal Churches
Shopping at Christmas in the Lake District
Shopping at Carlisle Christmas market, Lake District. Photo thans to Ben Barden and Cumbria Tourism, not for reuse.
Every Christmas, savvy shoppers make a pre Christmas trip to the Lake District to do their Christmas shopping. Those of you who live in towns and cities, full of chaind stores all selling the same things, can find ususual, tempting, original Christmas gifts in the Lake District shops.
I have no personal links with any of the shops that I recommend- I just like browsing and buying in them.
Support our small , local, Lake District shops this Christmas.
The Attic with shops in Grasmere and Ambleside is a treasure trove of gifts that remind you of an earlier age, with vintage style gifts for the home and garden, as well as lovely wedding favors. Take a look at their nostaligic web site.
Love the Lakes , with shops in Ambleside and Keswick, also has a mail order store. Selling goods made in the Lake District, this store offers orginal Lake District Christmas gfits.
Winter walks - the Lake District at Christmas
Walking in the Lake District at Christmas
Hawkshead at Christmas, thanks to Andrew Heptinstall and Cumbria Tourism- not for reuse
We go out walking at Christmas whatever the weather.
Lots of time to book your Lake District Christmas vacation.
Countdown to Christmas 2012
Christmas 2012: December 25, 2012
Herdwick sheep- the Lake District sheep, sing Christmas songs for you
Take a look at this great Lake District Christmas video
- Herdwick sheep sing for Christmas in the Lake District.
- Cumbria Tourism golales website offer you the Herdwick sheep and their Christmas songs- listen and be amazed!
If you can't spend Christmas in the Lake District, then buy a piece of the Lake District for your Christmas at home.
Christmas in the Lake District wherever you are.
If you can't get to the Lake District at Christmas, then why not buy a Lake District gift to remind you of your Lake District holidays?
This amazing photo, "Dusk, desolation Helvellyn" is by Stewart Smith, who has given me permission to us his photos. Not for reuse without Stewart's permission. Thanks to stewyphoto on flickr
To buy one of Stewart's. visit his web page, Stewart Smith photography.
This amazing photo, "Dusk, desolation Helvellyn" is by Stewart Smith, who has given me permission to us his photos. Not for reuse without Stewart's permission. Thanks to stewyphoto on flickr
To buy one of Stewart's. visit his web page, Stewart Smith photography.
- Pure Lakes Organic Toiletries
- Green, eco friendly, made in the Lake District. Great gifts for you and your family to remind you of Christmas in the Lake District.
- Stewart Smith Photography.
- Talented local photographer Stewart Smith has print of his wonderful Lake District photographs for you to buy online. Stewart will ship them overseas for you too.
Christmas in the Lake District
Plan your Lake District Christmas with these websites.
Here are some websites you can check out to help enjoy Christmas in the Lake District
- St Oswald's Church Grasmere and St Mary's Rydal
- If you are near Grasmere or Rydal at Christmas, this website, written by Grasmere and Rydal Rector Cameron Butland, will guide you.
Where do you spend Christmas?
Just for fun- a poll about where you go for Christmas
For the last 30 years we've spent Christmas in our house, White Moss House at Grasmere. For most of the years it's a 4 star guest house, welcoming guests from all over the world, but at Christmas and New Year it's full with friends and family. The only time we'll be able to break this cycle is when we sell and retire, and that will be a huge change.
Where do you spend Christmas? Where would you like to spend Christmas? Join n the poll.
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Kimbesa
Nov 14, 2011 @ 7:56 pm | delete
- Wonderful idea, and a beautiful place, too. Looks like Christmas!
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WebaliciousGuides
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- I'd love to go to the Lake District at Christmas time - it would be very pretty if there was snow on the mountains too. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd be able to convince my family to come with me at such a cold time of the year!
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- Wishing you a merry little Christmas season and a fantastic New Year :)
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- It look like it will be an interesting website. I'll come back and take a look.
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