5 Lake District Christmas traditions

The Lake District is home to some of the most beautiful, quintessentially English villages and towns in Britain and is a wonder to visit over Christmas.

In the north, the glut of festive lights of Keswick gives out a merry signal; the welcoming warmth of Grasmere in the central Lake District draws visitors together in top-class eateries and cosy traditional pubs; and the car-free hamlet of Hawkshead is like stepping back in time to a joyous episode of The Muppets Christmas Carol!

Mountain peaks are covered in powdery snow, native deer wonder vast country estates and Victorian steam vessels glide across tranquil lakes, ferrying passengers between festivities. The Lake District at Christmas is full of charm, magic, and wonder.

We look at 5 festive traditions that are very much still at the heart of a Lake District Christmas.

1. Carol singing

On a dark, wintry night the merriment from one particularly idyllic Lake District gastro pub can be heard….