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 2022 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.
Volunteer at the Platinum Jubilee
Help make the Jubilee celebrations in Kirkby Lonsdale happen and volunteer with us! A great way to get to know your community and make the most of the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. Find out more here.
Jubilee Flower Project
Will you help us grow and make as many jubilee flowers as possible? We want to decorate the Monument and TSB building with purple, white and yellow flowers for the Jubilee weekend and we need your help to do it!
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.
“Kirkby Lonsdale Market is thriving with traders at the helm” – Market Times
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.
News
Boyan Choir CDs in Aid of Ukraine at the Information & Gift Shop
Boyan Choir in Kirkby Lonsdale Boyan Choir are a Ukrainian choir from Kyiv who came to Kirkby Lonsdale in 2013 and 2015 and performed at St Mary’s Church. Many locals …Read More »‘Save Ruskin’s View’ – Apply for the Role of Fundraising Co-ordinator
‘Save Ruskin’s View’ – Fundraising Co-ordinator Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council (KLTC) are leading a project to save and secure the renowned ‘Ruskin’s View’ & Church Brow footpath; a culturally important …Read More »Flower Making Workshops for the Jubilee Flower Project
Jubilee Flower Project We want to decorate the Monument and TSB building with purple, white and yellow flowers for the Jubilee weekend and we need your help to do it! …Read More »Volunteer at the Platinum Jubilee
We need volunteers to help make the Platinum Jubilee community event happen! The Dancing Through The Decades Platinum Jubilee event is a super community-focused event taking place this Summer: Thursday …Read More »
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…
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On Saturday 4th June there will be a specially commissioned dance performance from The Curious Dance Company at the Market Square Street Party (12.15pm, 2.30pm & 4.45pm) 👑 ‘Get your groove on’ as Curious Dance parade down main street to St Mary’s Church, where there will be free dance demonstrations