This weekend sees the return of Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth – food, drink, music and family fun, all wrapped up with lots of festive glitz and sparkle.
The event takes place this Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11.
On Main Street there will be nearly 60 traders with stalls packed with things to eat and drink, plus homewares and gifts. There’s also an acoustic stage where local musicians will be playing everything from carols to Christmas classics.
There’s loads of family fun too. Santa Claus will be at the Kirkgate Arts centre from 10am to 3pm on the Saturday. Each visit costs £1 per child with money going to Cockermouth Rotary.
On Main Street, Blossom Valley artisan craft shop is offering sessions to make everything from snow globes to tree decorations, while elsewhere there’s street theatre, a fairground and elf workshops.
There will be also be hot food stalls serving tasty dishes and The Bush pub will be serving mulled wine and hot cider to drink in or take away.
Add in the town’s wealth of independent businesses, amid some of the prettiest Christmas lights in the county, and visitors are guaranteed to find perfect festive shopping on every street. Those who want to sit down for a festive meal or just a snack could book in to one of the town’s pubs, cafes or restaurants.
The Taste Cumbria Supper Club is taking place at Cockermouth Cricket Club again, with Takeaway@Home and with gifts donated by Cakes from the Lakes. The event is already sold out and promises to be another tasty dining experience.
The event is organised by Allerdale Borough Council and Council leader Mike Johnson said: “Taste Cumbria Christmas is going to be another fabulous festive weekend for all the family.
“We hope it will give another boost to local businesses – both those on the high street and the traders who travel from miles around to appear at our festivals. This promises to be a brilliant end to our events calendar and I hope everyone who visits has a great time.”
This year’s Taste Cumbria Christmas is supported by Allerdale Borough Council, Cockermouth Chamber of Trade, Cockermouth Town Council and The Coffee Kitchen Bakery.
