Christmas in Keswick
Christmas in Keswick 2025
Theatre by the Lake
The Wizard of Oz
Friday 14 November - Sunday 11 January
We’re not in Keswick anymore…
From Aunty Em’s Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her old life in London. But as she climbs out of the window to run away, a storm whisks her up, and she gets far more than she bargained for.
How do you get from Oz to London? There’s only one person who could possibly help – The Wizard!
Join Dorothy and her faithful companion Toto on an adventure down the yellow brick road, facing witches and flying monkeys and making new friends. Along the way she learns that there’s no place she’d rather be than home with Aunty Em.
Tickets: from £12
Theatre by the Lake
Cumbrian Christmas Cracker
Wednesday 3 - Thursday 4 December
Open the season of goodwill at the Cumbrian Christmas Cracker.
A nostalgic evening of seasonal readings, poems, dialect and music. Author Alan Cleaver, Countrystride producer David Felton and special guests unpack a stocking of seasonal gifts featuring memories of past times, traditional yuletide food, a journey into Cumberland dialect and tunes, and the inevitable fire-side ghost story.
Tickets: £16
Theatre by the Lake
Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Friday 5th December - 7:30pm
Critically-acclaimed comedian Edy Hurst brings his hit Edinburgh Fringe show to Keswick for one night only!
Combining comedy, clowning and live music, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is a humorous, heartfelt and unique show about the Lancashire Witch Trials, Vengaboys and definitely, absolutely nothing else…
Tickets: £16
Theatre by the Lake
Little Gift
Wednesday 10 - Saturday 27 December
Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It’s quieter and safer. Until one extraordinary day, a surprise visitor turns his lonely life upside down.
Told by a very special performer, with a playful mix of puppetry, music and song, Little Gift is a tender and warm story about friendship and the joy to be found just around every corner.
Theatre by the Lake
Whispers of the Winter Hearth: Tales for the Longest Night
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 December - 7:30pm
As the frost deepens and the nights grow long, join us for Whispers of the Winter Hearth – an intimate evening of storytelling by candlelight where myth, magic and memory warm the winter chill.
Travel to the frost-bound halls of the Norse gods where a trickers’ cruel laugh echoes in the growing darkness; walk in the icy footsteps of Old Man Winter, whose breath shapes the turning of the year and stand beside Gwaine as the Green Knight arrives in King Arthurs court, cloaked in challenge and enchantment.
Tickets: £14
The Skiddaw Hotel
A Scandinavian Christmas Dinner ✨
Experience the magic of a Scandinavian Christmas with an unforgettable festive evening at Skiddaw Hotel. Enjoy a four-course Christmas-inspired menu, a warm welcome glögg, and finish with brune kager served with tea or coffee.
Between courses, soak up the cosy Nordic atmosphere with interactive storytelling, folk music, and festive trivia – the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family. Skål to a night of heart-warming flavours, yuletide traditions, and festive cheer! 🎄
📅 Tuesday 18th November | 6.00pm
🎟️ £50 members | £55 non-members (It’s free to become a Dining Club member!)
Theatre by the Lake
Snow Play
Monday 29 December - Sunday 4 January
What would you do if, one year, Winter decided to stay and moved into your house?
In this snowy spectacular, you’re guaranteed a white Christmas no matter the weather. Snow Play is a fun-filled showdown between Winter and Spring to decide who gets to stay and who has to go.
Join the battle as Mr White and Mr Green fight for control of the seasons in this highly interactive show. You’ll help build a giant snowman, blanket a whole house in snow and get involved in an epic snowball fight!
Get ready for laughter, magic and plenty of snow in this perfect family Christmas treat for age 3+
Tickets: £15
Lodore Falls Hotel
Traditional Christmas Day Lunch at Mizu🎄
25th December
12pm - 2:30pm
Gather your friends and family to enjoy a delicious festive feast in the Lakes, impeccable service, and a warm, relaxing atmosphere—while we take care of the cooking (and the washing up!)
Lodore Falls Hotel
New Years Day Brunch - Mizu
11:30am - 2pm
- Welcome drink
- 90-minute all-you-can-eat slot
- Eastern & Western specialties
Relax and recover from all the New Year’s Eve partying at our East Meets West buffet brunch where you can enjoy wonderful live music performed by our resident jazz band along with a huge buffet of breakfast, brunch, lunch & Asian specialties.
Keswick Alhambra Cinema
Keswick Alhambra Cinema is open every day during the Festive period including from 3pm on Christmas Day.
With a host of great movies from new releases to Christmas specials, it is a great way to spend and afternoon or evening.
Whinlatter Forest
Can you help Stick Man and Santa deliver the final present?
This interactive family trail follows Stick Man as he helps Santa deliver the final present. Along the way, young explorers can enjoy lots of fun wintry activities whilst keeping a lookout for hidden letters to discover who the special gift is for.