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7 Christmas events in Carlisle
7 family Christmas events across 6 venues in Carlisle & Cumbria. The first is on Saturday 14 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Father Christmas on the Farm 2026
Santa's grotto
- Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–22 Dec
A Very Merry Muncaster Christmas Festival
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5 Dec · 10am
Christmas at Watchtree 2026
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Watchtree Nature Reserve, Wiggonby
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
5–24 Dec
Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry 2026
Santa's grotto
- Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld
- Up to 13
- Indoor & outdoor
6–20 Dec
Watchtree Elemental Garden Grotto
Santa's grotto
- Watchtree Nature Reserve, Wiggonby
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
Booking quickly across Carlisle & CumbriaMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning Christmas in Carlisle
Where can we meet Santa in Carlisle?
7 Santa's grottos are listed in Carlisle.
- Santa's Secret GrottoHonister Slate Mine, Keswick · 14 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas on the Farm 2026Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- A Very Merry Muncaster Christmas FestivalMuncaster Castle, Ravenglass · 5–22 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Watchtree 2026Watchtree Nature Reserve, Wiggonby · Sat 5 Dec · 10am · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry 2026Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld · 5–24 Dec · Up to 13
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Carlisle?
7 events in Carlisle suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Santa's Secret GrottoHonister Slate Mine, Keswick · 14 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas on the Farm 2026Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- A Very Merry Muncaster Christmas FestivalMuncaster Castle, Ravenglass · 5–22 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Watchtree 2026Watchtree Nature Reserve, Wiggonby · Sat 5 Dec · 10am · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry 2026Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld · 5–24 Dec · Up to 13
What Christmas events are there for babies in Carlisle?
7 events in Carlisle welcome babies under one.
- Santa's Secret GrottoHonister Slate Mine, Keswick · 14 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas on the Farm 2026Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- A Very Merry Muncaster Christmas FestivalMuncaster Castle, Ravenglass · 5–22 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Watchtree 2026Watchtree Nature Reserve, Wiggonby · Sat 5 Dec · 10am · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry 2026Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld · 5–24 Dec · Up to 13
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Carlisle?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Carlisle are on that day.
- Father Christmas on the Farm 2026Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry 2026Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld · Thu 24 Dec · 10:15am
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Carlisle?
5 events in Carlisle are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Santa's Secret GrottoHonister Slate Mine, Keswick · 14 Nov – 23 Dec
- Father Christmas on the Farm 2026Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- A Very Merry Muncaster Christmas FestivalMuncaster Castle, Ravenglass · 5–22 Dec
- Santa Specials at Threlkeld Quarry 2026Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld · 5–24 Dec
- Santa's GrottoTullie - Museum & Gallery, Carlisle · 5–13 Dec
