Welcoming winter in North Lancashire and Cumbria
Winter doesn’t have to mean hibernating away until the better weather returnsand the nights get lighter. There really is so much to enjoy in North Lancashire and South Cumbria at this time of year. We love nothing more than wrapping up for a brisk walk, enjoying a hot chocolate in front of a crackling log fire, savouring some comfort food like our hearty steak & ale pie, and visiting some of the fantastic festive fairs and markets around the area. Check out our list below for some great things to see and do close to The Longlands this winter.
Light up Lancaster, Lancaster
Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th November
From dancing fountains to an illuminated castle labyrinth, this free, family friendly event takes place across multiple locations in the historic city of Lancaster. This year’s light art trails through the city have an ‘Art of Science’ theme and the Lancaster canal will feature a giant water screen projection, capturing the perpetual motion of the universe. There’s also a magical night market with street food stalls and live music. Thursday 7th, Friday 8th, Saturday 9th November, 5pm-10pm.
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival
Various locations across Cumbria – November
The Dark Skies Festival is a number of events across Cumbria supported by a number of different partners; from Forestry England to Cumbria Tourism and Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The autumnal and winter months offer a great opportunity to get closer to nature in the outdoors and appreciate the unspoiled beauty of the dark starry skies. On Friday 22nd November, just a few miles from the Longlands in Yealand Redmayne, there’s the chance to enjoy a stargazing session at the Coldwell Nature Reserve. Then pop to our nearby sister inn, The New Inn at Yealand to warm up with a drink in front of the real fires!
https://www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/events/stargazing-in-the-national-landscape
Kendal Mountain Festival, Kendal
Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th November
The UK’s biggest adventure festival takes place just a few miles from The Longlands in and around the market town of Kendal every November. Running for over 40 years, Kendal Mountain Festival is the largest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts in the UK and a must-visit for anyone who loves the outdoors. This year’s festival takes place over the weekend of 21st-24th November with an action-packed programme of events, star speakers – including author and star of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Jason Fox – and screenings of outdoor feature films as part of its celebrated International Film Competition.
https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com
Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market Weekend, Beetham
Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December
Beetham Nurseries, just a couple of miles drive north along the A6 from The Longlands, will be holding its popular Christmas Market Weekend again in 2024 with 15 local businesses creating an Alpine-inspired shopping village. There will be the chance to shop for lots of unique gifts, choose your Christmas tree, enjoy some festive food & drink, and listen to live music on the terrace. Open 10am-4pm Fri-Sun with late night shopping until 7.30pm on Thursday 5th.
https://www.beethamnurseries.co.uk/activities/26/christmas-market-2024
Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair, Kirkby Lonsdale
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th December
The quaint village of Kirkby Lonsdale knows how to do Christmas. Over the first weekend in December, the historic Market Square will be packed with great food, drink, and gift stalls, plus an indoor market in Lunesdale Hall. Father Christmas will switch on the lights at 2pm on Saturday 7th December and the popular Santa Parade will take place on Sunday 8th December from 2pm. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!
https://www.facebook.com/KirkbyLonsdaleTown/?locale=en_GB
Christmas at Levens Hall, Levens Hall, Levens
Saturdays and Sundays in December from 11am to 4pm
Over three weekends in December (7th-8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd), Levens Hall will be opening the fully decorated house and topiary garden. Marvel at the beautiful decorations and enjoy musical ensembles from local choirs and musicians in the Great Hall – performing Christmas carols and traditional Christmas music. There will also be a special Festive Table Centre Piece Workshop on Friday 13thDecember showing you how to master your perfect Christmas Day table décor.
In addition to all the exciting events, fairs, and festivals around the area, The Longlands Inn & Restaurant will also be holding our popular series of regular live music in the bar where we showcase some of the best of the area’s talented musicians, including Molly Warburton, Rock It Man, and Tom Woods. Hope to see you soon!
Book A Table
You can now book your table online using our Open Table app, so there’s no need to make a telephone call or send us a message. You can simply fill in your details and your booking will be automatically added to our booking system in the restaurant and you will receive an email confirming the time and number of guests. It really couldn’t be simpler.
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Food Allergies and Intolerances
All our food is prepared on site in our open plan kitchen. Whilst we can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets, please be aware that some of our foods contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more information or to discuss your personal dietary requirements.
