Manchester's Christmas Markets
When: Fri 6 Nov – Tue 22 Dec 2026 Open now
Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until 3 January 2027 (closed Christmas Day)
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Taste Cumbria Christmas
Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2026 Opens in 22 days
Main Street and Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria · North West England
The Christmas edition of the Taste Cumbria food festival, filling Cockermouth's Main Street and Market Place with Cumbrian producers, gifts and a hot food court.
Taste Cumbria's festive weekend takes over the centre of Cockermouth on the first weekend of December. Producers' stalls line Main Street and a hot food court fills Market Place, on either side of Cocker Bridge, with Cumbrian food and drink producers, seasonal treats, gifts and homewares.
As well as the stalls there are cookery demonstrations and children's activities, and in past years live music and a free Santa's grotto. Almost everything is free to enjoy. A small number of evening events, such as a Christmas supper club and a comedy night, are ticketed separately.
The festival is run by Cumberland Council and is the last of its Taste Cumbria food festivals each year. Street parking in Cockermouth needs a parking disc, which local shops can provide.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec 2025 | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 8 November 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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