The festive season is almost here, and we’re thrilled to invite you to…
The Swan Hotel & Spa’s 2026 Christmas Markets!
All the important information:
🕰️As usual, the markets will be open from 11 am – 5 pm on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November
😍This year, we’re also opening on Friday 13th from 5 pm – 9 pm for some late-night shopping!
🎄We’ll be transforming our barn and hotel halls into a magical winter wonderland, packed with holiday cheer, beautiful gifts, and joyful experiences
🎁Explore our charming stalls, filled with handcrafted treasures, delicious treats and unique gifts from talented local artisans
🍷Warm up with mulled wine and a selection of festive hot treats
🎶 Get into the Christmas spirit with beautiful live music throughout the weekend! Enjoy the sounds of our piano, saxophone and vocal trio on Friday and Sunday, plus a very special appearance from a Victorian Christmas Choir on Saturday
🎅Don’t forget, Santa will be stopping by to spread cheer to all the little ones!
Here’s what else you can look forward to:
🖌️Face painting for the kids
✨ Festive treats & fun! Enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts, get creative at our decorate-your-own hot chocolate stall, and have a go at our Guess the Candy Cane game for the chance to win a fabulous prize!
🍷 Dinner at The Swan Inn or The River Room – the perfect way to round off your market visit
Come celebrate with us, gather with friends and family, and make magical memories at our Christmas Markets.
We can’t wait to share the joy with you!💫
🎄USEFUL INFORMATION🎄
Arriving by car:
We have limited car parking available over the weekend. Therefore, we highly recommend car sharing where possible! However, should you struggle to find a space here with us, we have various alternatives for you to try:
Fell Foot Public Car Park: LA12 8NN
Lakeside Public Car Park: LA12 8AS
Both approx. 20min walk to The Swan!
Arriving by bus:
The Swan is but a 2-minute walk from the Newby Bridge bus stop, where buses arrive every hour to get you to and from Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston and Windermere. This’ll mean no searching for a parking spot, no queuing for the car park and a big THANK YOU from mother nature, too! The X6, 6 and X60 buses are all Swan-friendly.
14th & 15th November
11am – 5pm