Taste Cumbria held event filled with sparkle and glitz in Cockermouth

John McKeown of Ulverston's Wolftown Gin PIC: Tom Kay Photographic (Image: Tom Kay Photographic)

On Main Street there were nearly 60 traders with stalls packed with things to eat and drink, plus homewares and gifts. There was also an acoustic stage where local musicians played everything from carols to Christmas classics.

Jasper Hartwell of Cockermouth made Christmas slime in Blossom Valley shop PIC: Tom Kay Photographic (Image: Tom Kay Photographic)

There was also plenty of family fun. Santa Claus was at the Kirkgate Arts centre, while Blossom Valley artisan craft shop offered children’s crafts. Then there was free face painting, street theatre, a fairground and elf workshops too.

All smiles on the street PIC: Tom Kay Photographic (Image: Tom Kay Photographic)

The sell-out Taste Cumbria Supper Club served up a festive five-course feast at Cockermouth Cricket Club, in conjunction with Takeaway@Home and with gifts generously donated by Cakes from the Lakes.

Busy streets in the town centre PIC: Tom Kay Photographic (Image: Tom Kay Photographic)

The event is organised by Allerdale Borough Council and event manager Ellie Windridge said: “What a fantastic festive weekend we have had in Cockermouth.

Ellie Simpson and Declan Bell made Christingle decorations PIC: Tom Kay Photographic (Image: Tom Kay Photographic)

“The weather was fabulously Christmassy – we even got some snow on Sunday – and it all added to the sparkle of Cockermouth’s beautiful town centre.

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"Thank you to everyone who came – and to our brilliant traders who braved snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures to set up some excellent stalls."

Giant elves roamed the festival PIC: Tom Kay Photographic (Image: Tom Kay Photographic)

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