Workington Other Christmas Activities 2026

Visitors gather along Main Street for the Cockermouth Christmas Light Switch On. Organised by Cockermouth Town Council, the community event celebrates the switching on of the town's festive illuminations.

The experience begins at the Ravenglass Railway Museum with an interactive Christmas storytelling session led by Santa's Head Elf. Families then board a narrow-gauge steam train for a scenic journey through the Eskdale Valley to Dalegarth Grotto. Upon arrival, guests...

Visitors board a bus up the mountain before entering festive, illuminated mine tunnels led by an elf. Along the way, guests explore hidden corners and the elves' workshop before meeting Father Christmas in a glowing chamber with his sleigh. The...

Passengers take a scenic journey aboard scheduled heritage steam and diesel trains through Eskdale's winter landscapes. Stations and train carriages are dressed in festive Christmas decorations, and scenic walks can be explored at both ends of the line. Visitors can...

Guests participate in a hands-on workshop led by Laura from Greenwheat Florist in the Glenridding Suite, learning professional techniques such as wreath construction, layering greenery, and adding decorative accents. Participants craft a natural Christmas door wreath to take home, with...

Hosted in the cosy Candleroom, this hands-on masterclass is led by Laura from Greenwheat Florist to guide guests through creating a natural Christmas door wreath. Participants learn professional floristry techniques including wreath construction, layering greenery, and adding decorative accents before...

Visitors embark on an immersive holiday journey featuring Snow Time Fun, an Enchanted Forest explored with 3D glasses, gingerbread decorating, and marshmallow toasting by the fire. Children can make reindeer food, meet real-life reindeer, build a cuddly friend in the...

Guests travel in a private first class compartment decorated for Christmas and filled with seasonal tunes. Onboard, porters serve refreshments to adults while children receive treats from a special helper. Colourful Christmas characters and Father Christmas visit each compartment, offering...

Visitors begin the evening inside More Music with a showcase gig celebrating music created by the community. Attendees then join a vibrant procession weaving through the streets of Morecambe's West End, featuring lanterns made by local residents. The event culminates...

Participants craft hanging and tabletop holiday decorations using sustainably harvested wood at a woodland workshop on the Wyresdale Park estate. A wide selection of templates is provided for design guidance, and activities take place indoors or outdoors depending on the...

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa holds its annual Christmas Lights Switch-On at 5:30pm, offering mulled wine and mince pies for purchase.

Get into the festive spirit at Carlisle Racecourse's Christmas Community Raceday on Sunday, December 13, 2026. This event offers a day filled with fun for the whole family, featuring exciting horse racing, including the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle. Enjoy the...