Things to do between Christmas and New Year Cumbria 2025
There are lots of things to do between Christmas and new year Cumbria in 2025. Below you’ll find ideas for walks, events and panto trips. This post is part of a series on Christmas Events North West.
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I’ve done my best to add the details of all these events accurately and keep them up to date but I strongly advise you to click through and check on the organiser’s website to ensure the dates, locations, times are correct. Events maybe changed or cancelled and I will not necessarily be aware of this. Links are providers so you can confirm all details for yourself before travelling or booking. Some of these events require pre-booking so I’d recommend you do that as soon as you decide you want to in order to avoid disappointment.
Winter warmer trains, Ravenglass and Eskdale – book now for 2025
When: 28th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026
The stations and trains will still be adorned with Christmas decorations to add a little sparkle to your visit, and there are scenic walks at both ends of the line for that all-important fresh air!
Enjoy the festive train ride and a mince pie with each full-line return ticket. Tickets can be booked online or purchased on the day, subject to availability.
Book here – Winter Warmer Trains
The wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Lake – book now for 2025
Where: Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick CA12 5DJ
When: 26th, 27th, 29th – 31st December 2025
Cost: Tickets £12,
Summary: Join Dorothy and her faithful companion Toto on an adventure down the yellow brick road, facing witches and flying monkeys and making new friends. Along the way she learns that there’s no place she’d rather be than home with Aunty Em.
Suitable for children aged 6 and over
Book here – The Wizard of Oz – Theatre by the Lake
Little Gift – Theatre by the Lake – book now for 2025
Where: Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick CA12 5DJ
When: 26th & 27th December 2025
Cost: Tickets from £12
Summary: Told by a very special performer, with a playful mix of puppetry, music and song, Little Gift is a tender and warm story about friendship and the joy to be found just around every corner.
Suitable for children aged 3-7 years old
Book here – Little Gift – Theatre by the Lake
Snow Queen – puppet show, The old Laundry Theatre – book now for 2025
Where: The Old Laundry Theatre, The World of Beatrix Potter.
When: 28th – 30th December 2025
Cost: Child (1-16 years) £10, adults £12
Summary: Watch Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts perform this magical story through puppets, changing scenery, music and sound effects. Then meet the puppets and create you very own Puppet of a character from the show!
Suitable for children aged 4-12 years
Book here – World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Stick man’s winter adventure trail at Grizedale and Whinlatter forest
When: Throughout December 2025
This brand-new festive trail invites you to team up with Stick Man and Santa as they deliver the final present. Along the way, enjoy lots of fun wintry activities whilst keeping a lookout for hidden letters to discover who the special gift is for!
Before you set off, be sure to pick up a Christmas trail pack for just £4, which includes everything you need to complete the trail. Inside you’ll find a leaflet, ‘magic’ reveal lens, pencil, festive stickers, and a wooden Stick Man keyring – the perfect keepsake to treasure your adventure.
Full details here – Stick man’s winter adventure trail
Skate by the lake, Another Place – book now for 2025
When – 27th – 29th December 2025
The rink will be open to hotel guests and visitors every day.
Friday to Sunday: 10am-8pm
Monday & Tuesday: 3-8pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 12-8pm
Get your skates on as our ice rink returns to the shores of Ullswater. A 16ft Christmas tree, shimmering lights, snow-capped fells – and a 200-square-metre ice rink overlooking the lake – will transform the Another Place grounds this winter.
Family of 4 ticket – £60
Book here – Ice skating at Another Place, The Lake
Family walks in the Lake District
This time of year is a great time to go on a family walk. Here are some of the best Family walks Lake District
These Pram friendly walks Lake District are perfect for all families if you don’t want a hike such as in poor weather.
Always looking for inspiration for family days out across the North West? Join the Family Days Out North West Facebook group to be part of a community sharing the best family days out across the region. Join here.
Nearby things to do between Christmas and New year
There’s lots going on in Lancashire too.
Find all the Things to do between Christmas and New Year Lancashire here.
