Your next party deserves more than just a function room with a sad disco ball. Cumbria has party venues where the energy never dips, from lakeside lodges in Windermere to rustic barns in Penrith and private bars in Carlisle. If you're planning a milestone birthday party, a wild engagement bash, or just a casual party with your friends together, you’ll find the best event venue to make it happen. Dance floors, private bars, or outdoor terraces—it’s all here, waiting to be booked. Skip the endless scrolling—Tagvenue sorts the best party venues in seconds so you can focus on planning a beautiful event.
Booking costs of party venues average £60 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Cumbria, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £33 | to £60 | per person |
| From £150 | to £200 | hire fee per hour |
| From £850 | to £13295 | hire fee per day |
You'll find party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Cumbria, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 40 and 100 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £3000 hire fee per event |
Smaller party venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Cumbria, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Old Calf Shed Bar at Shed One Distillery - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: Shed One Distillery is a working distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria, with a stylish and quirky bar/event space. You can hire the space and bar for your special event for 30 guests.
The Lake House at Lakeside Hotel & Spa - event space for 10 guests
Venue said: The Lake House is a 70s-inspired retro space, a recently converted boathouse situated right on the water’s edge. Perfect for smaller gatherings or meetings.
The Crosthwaite Room at Keswick Museum - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: There is level access directly to the room from the Lower Fitz park entrance (rear), or via the Station Road entrance (main) using the lift.
Cheap party venues in Cumbria start from £300 hire fee per day or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Exclusive Use at Low House, from £300 hire fee per day
(up to 200 guests standing)
Venue said: Low House is a sentimental country house wedding and events venue, flawlessly arranged within acres of private estate and parkland in the wonderful, rolling countryside of the Eden Valley in Cumbria.
The Old Calf Shed Bar at Shed One Distillery, from £24 per person
(up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: Shed One Distillery is a working distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria, with a stylish and quirky bar/event space. You can hire the space and bar for your special event for 30 guests.
The Crosthwaite Room at Keswick Museum, from £75 hire fee per event
(up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: There is level access directly to the room from the Lower Fitz park entrance (rear), or via the Station Road entrance (main) using the lift.
Page last updated in September 2026
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