King's Head Hotel

We hope you can join us over the Festive season and can assure you of good food, fine wines and a truly festive atmosphere.


At Lake District Inns we offer something for everyone with a range of seasonal packages available at our 3 individual properties located across the Lake District National Park.

Wherever you choose to stay you can be assured of good food, fine wines and a traditional festive atmosphere.

Stay with Lake District Inns and make this years celebrations truly memorable!

Take advantage of our special rates for Christmas breaks
click here to view our Christmas & New Year Tariffs.

We have limited availability so Contact Us today to book your Christmas in The Lakes.

We also welcome non residents for our legendary Christmas Day Luncheon.
Click here to view the delicious menu.
Again availability is limited, Contact Us today to book.

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Christmas at Kings Head Helvellyn

Christmas Eve

Take time to settle into your rooms before joining us in the residents' lounge for a traditional afternoon tea served by the open fire.

In the evening our welcome dinner will be served in our award winning St John's Restaurant followed by coffee in the lounge. Our bar will be open this evening for guests who wish to enjoy a relaxing drink.

Guests who wish to attend Midnight services may do so at churches in Keswick or Grasmere and enjoy a warming glass of mulled wine on your return.

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas! Join us for a hearty Lakeland breakfast and find out if a special visitor has been to the King's Head! Relax and enjoy the rest of your morning at leisure before joining us for our legendary Christmas Day Luncheon served in the St John's Restaurant with its sweeping views of the surrounding fells.

Make sure you leave room for coffee and mince pies to be served in the lounge before settling down to watch the Queen's speechat 3pm. This evening our Head Chef will be serving a Cumbrian buffet featuring traditional Lakeland specialities in the St John's Restaurant, after which we hope you will join us for a relaxing evening in the bar lounge.

Boxing Day

After breakfast, take time to explore the spectacular scenery that surrounds you - perhaps take a scenic drive or a cruise on nearby Derwentwater.

Our bar restaurant will be open all day for those who just wish to relax. Return to the Hotel in time for our farewell dinner before joining us in the bar for an evening of live music.

27th December

For those of you who will be leaving us today, we will say our goodbyes after another hearty Lakeland breakfast.

New Year at King's Head