Explore Kirkby Lonsdale
Welcome to Kirkby Lonsdale
Surrounded by countryside and set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this compact, walkable town puts you in easy reach of the counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire. A short drive will take you into the Central Lakes, with Kendal and Lancaster within easy reach.
In 2021 Kirkby Lonsdale was voted one of the best in the North West in The Sunday Times newspaper’s ‘Best Places to Live in the UK’, but visitors have been coming for decades for its independent shops, quality restaurants, healthy outdoor activities and quirky festivals.
And of course this historic town has many stories to tell. Check out the legend of Devil’s Bridge while you enjoy a picnic on its banks, enjoy looking out over Ruskin’s View as you learn about Ruskin and Turner’s relationships with the town and hear how Peter Pan was inspired by its residents.
Come and see us at the Information & Gift Shop where we can give you our top tips about what to see and do and ask us about our Guided Vault Walks or The Vault Story Trail.
Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market
The Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market runs every week on a Thursday with a variety of local arts, crafts and produce from Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire. The Country Market takes place on the same day at Lunesdale Hall.
Coronavirus Help & Information
For Coronavirus updates, advice and resources, visit our Mutual Aid Page or find the most up to date information on the Cumbria County Council website.
You can also find food support from the Community Cupboard who are based at the rugby club.
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News
Short Traffice Delays Due to Lantern Procession
There will be some short delays to traffic going through town on Friday 3rd December. The delays will effect traffic on New Road, Main Street and Mitchelgate. Please avoid these …Read More »Santa’s Grotto
Santa’s Grotto is coming to Kirkby Lonsdale! North Pole crafts, Christmas presents from Father Christmas and real reindeer… Christmas Presents Santa will be busy in his Grotto in St Mary’s …Read More »Peter’s Promise Tickets Now Sold Out!
Peter’s Promise – Outdoor Winter Theatre Thank you for booking tickets for the Outdoor Winter Theatre performance of Peter’s Promise this weekend. It’s going to be a magical show and …Read More »New Kirkby Lonsdale Landlady Helps Make Christmas Happen
The new landlady at a South Lakes public house is offering a seasonal drink and mince pie to Santa’s elfs who help with the town’s Christmas market and fair. Charlotte Hodges …Read More »
Christmas Helpers for the Christmas Fair
We need helpers to help make Christmas happen! Find out more how you can get involved with the Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair…
Are you a gardener or nature lover?
We need greenery to decorate the Christmas Fair! Let us know if you have any spare trimmings or are planning a pine cone hunt. Find out more here…
Guided Vault Walks
Discover Kirkby Lonsdale’s rich cultural history and book onto a guided Vault walk every first and third Friday and Saturday of the month!
The Vault: An Interactive Experience
Unlock Kirkby Lonsdale’s hidden stories when you discover The Vault: An Interactive Installation at the back of the Information & Gift Shop…
