Top Party Spaces in Cumbria
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.
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from £300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsLow HouseCumbriaThe venue permits own music and external DJs. The property provides wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Private groups seeking a polished, house‑party style gathering—seated dinners or mixed seated-and-standing
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from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Old Calf Shed Bar
30 guestsShed One DistilleryCumbriaThe Old Calf Shed Bar is a private bar in Shed One Distillery and a compact, lounge-style event space defined by its eclectic seating and informal bar-centre layout.
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from £300
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFunction Room with Bar
70 guestsThe Kings Arms: Restaurant & ShowbarCumbriaThe Function Room at The Kings Arms is a versatile private hire space designed for parties, celebrations, and group events. Located within the venue but fully self-contained, it offers a practical and comfortable setting
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from £750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityRoanhead Suite
150 guestsThe Dunes HotelCumbriaRoanhead Suite is a Function Room in The Dunes Hotel and its defining quality is a bright, naturally lit space with high ceilings and soft overhead draping.
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from £3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
130 guestsNew House FarmCumbriaPublic rooms vary from low‑beamed farmhouse lounges to taller, open-plan barn spaces that retain original farm fittings. Features: The venue contains separate hireable spaces including the Hayloft, Cart Shed and Milking Parlour
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from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space
100 guestsGrove BarnCumbriaGrove Barn is a café housed in a converted stone barn that pairs rustic architecture with countryside views. Venue highlights: The café's layout supports private hires by linking sheltered indoor seating to a raised outdoor
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from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLake Cruise
200 guestsLakeside Hotel & SpaCumbriaLake Cruise is an Event Space at Lakeside Hotel & Spa that operates as a private vessel providing panoramic lake views. Design: The interior presents a long, low-profile layout with an enclosed lower saloon and a partly covered
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from £500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWindermere Suite
100 guestsLakeside Hotel & SpaCumbriaIt has its own private bar with dedicated staff, lounge area, and terrace space with fire pits and dome heaters.
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Kendal Suite
150 guestsCastle Green HotelCumbriaThe Kendal Suite features a spacious adjoining private foyer, a main room with its own bar, and a large private terrace offering stunning views across Kendal town, the castle, and out towards the Kentmere Fells.
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from £300
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCourtyard & Outdoor Terrace
80 guestsThe Kings Arms: Restaurant & ShowbarCumbriaThe Courtyard at The Kings Arms is an outdoor event space enclosed by traditional stone walls. The space includes a mix of bench seating, lounge furniture, and high tables, with covered areas.
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from £6500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
150 guestsHigh Barn, Edenhall EstateCumbriaThe barn itself is of traditional sandstone and can accommodate up to 6 guests in a wonderful open plan living space. From the sandstone barn head out through the arched entrance and verandah onto a large flat garden and
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from £35
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Function Suite
270 guestsCastle Green HotelCumbriaThe Function Suite is a generous, well-appointed venue featuring its own private entrance and welcoming foyer. Inside, you’ll find a spacious main room with two exclusive bars, a large dance floor, and a champagne balcony
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FAQs about Top Party Spaces in Cumbria
Booking costs of party venues average £58 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 (October 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 110 guests | prices average £13295 hire fee per day |
Smaller party venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Cumbria, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Whole Venue at Lanehead - event venue for 30 guests
Venue said: Lanehead is available for exclusive hire for the entire venue. This gives you access to the "Swallows & Artisans" room, as well as the dining room, two snugs, a commercial kitchen and all 8 bedrooms, all of which have en-suite... -
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: The Crosthwaite Room is a large square room (7.5m x 7.5m) with glorious views over Fitz Park, situated on the lower level of Keswick Museum. The room is suitable for up to 30 people seated around tables or more, using the...
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 October 2026:
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Exclusive Use at Low House, from £300 hire fee per day (up to 200 guests standing)
Venue said: Ideal for: Private groups seeking a polished, house‑party style gathering—seated dinners or mixed seated-and-standing receptions in a formal yet relaxed country‑house setting. -
The Old Calf Shed Bar at Shed One Distillery, from £24 per person (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: Design: The Old Calf Shed Bar has a warm, rustic interior of reclaimed wood, pendant lighting and colourful velvet lounge chairs arranged around low tables. -
The Crosthwaite Room at Keswick Museum, from £75 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: The Crosthwaite Room is a large square room (7.5m x 7.5m) with glorious views over Fitz Park, situated on the lower level of Keswick Museum. The room is suitable for up to 30 people seated around tables or more, using the...
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