Cockermouth, Cumbria

Cockermouth Christmas Market 2026

Official name: Taste Cumbria Christmas

Runs Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026

Dates	Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 (2 open days)
Days Closed	None listed: open every day of its run
Opening Times	Not yet published by the organiser when we checked. The dates are confirmed; we add the hours when they are out.
Where	Main Street and Market Place in Cockermouth town centre, with a hot food court in Market Place Open in Maps
Entry	Free to enter. Fairground rides and a few separate events are charged
Organiser	Cumberland Council. Official page

Taste Cumbria Christmas: Quick Answers

When does Taste Cumbria Christmas start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026.

When does Taste Cumbria Christmas end?

The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026.

What time does Taste Cumbria Christmas open and close?

The organiser had not published 2026 opening times when we checked on 14 October 2026. The dates are confirmed.

Is Taste Cumbria Christmas open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec.

Is Taste Cumbria Christmas free to enter?

Yes. Fairground rides and a few separate events are charged.

Where is Taste Cumbria Christmas?

Main Street and Market Place in Cockermouth town centre, with a hot food court in Market Place, Cockermouth.

About Taste Cumbria Christmas

A two-day Christmas food and gift festival run by the county council in Cockermouth's main street, with producers' stalls, a hot food court, cookery demonstrations, live music, fairground rides, children's activities and a Santa's grotto. It is free to attend.

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Where Is Taste Cumbria Christmas?

Main Street and Market Place in Cockermouth town centre, with a hot food court in Market Place, Cockermouth. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Open today Running, closed today Opens within two weeks Later this season Dates not announced
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