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Festive Dining in the Lake District

Guests can celebrate the holiday season with an outing to decorated hotels across the Lake District. Menus feature festive lunches and dinners, traditional turkey dinners, Christmas pizzas, afternoon teas, and festive-themed lounge options. Offerings across the venues also include seasonal staples like mince pies and mulled wine.

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Tickets

À la carte; listed items include £12, £14 and £23, with soup available as a £3.50 add-on.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Menus include festive lunches and dinners, traditional roasts and turkey, yuletide sandwiches, festive nibbles, afternoon teas, Christmas pizzas, mince pies and mulled wine.

Parking

Free parking is available in the hotel car park.

Going?

Location

The Lake District, Cumbria Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Festive diners, families and groups

Vibe

Festive and welcoming

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the festive events calendar or select a hotel first, since menus and special dining events vary across the Lake District group.
  • Festive Lounge and Orangery dining needs no booking, but check excluded days and the 12 noon–5pm service window before visiting.
  • Book Christmas Day lunch in advance: both Inn on the Lake options require reservations and have limited spaces.
  • Reserve Santa’s Sunday Lunch ahead and be ready to pay in full when booking; children receive a present from Santa.
  • For private Christmas party nights, enquire about room hire in advance by emailing the Inn on the Lake events team.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa’s Sunday Lunch runs on Sundays, with Santa visiting and giving presents to children.
  • The Christmas choir dinner features the Lakeland Larks Choir on November 27.
  • The Christmas party night features Johnny Morton on December 13.
  • A Christmas wreath masterclass is sold separately with afternoon tea or dinner on November 25, 26, or 27.
  • Christmas Day lunch is offered in the Lake View Restaurant and Candleroom on December 25.

Links & Contact

Run by Lake District Hotels Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What festive food is available in the Lounges and Orangery?

The seasonal menus include traditional roasts, yuletide sandwiches and festive nibbles, with mince pies and mulled wine on the menus.

Do I need to book festive lounge dining?

Bookings are not necessary for festive dining in the Lounges and Orangery.

Where can I park at Inn on the Lake?

There is free parking in the hotel car park.

Is festive lounge dining available every day?

It is served daily during the festive period, with some days excluded.

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