Mitchelgate in Kirkby Lonsdale
Doors of Kirkby Lonsdale drawings by David Hacking
View of snow covered hills from Kirkby Lonsdale
Ruskins View from Kirkby Lonsdale
Running in the hills near Kirkby Lonsdale
Historic Devils Bridge at Kirkby Lonsdale
Front view of Kirkby Lonsdale Rectory
Explore Kirkby Lonsdale
Advice from Coronavirus Mutual Aid Group
inside a Kirkby Lonsdale cafe
Eat & Sleep
running around Kirkby Lonsdale
Things to Do
View of Ribblehead Viaduct near Kirkby Lonsdale
In the Area

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 2019 Kirkby Lonsdale was awarded ‘Best Place to Live in the UK’ by the Times newspaper, 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 Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop where we can give you our top tips about what to see and do. Or ask us about a free Vault Tour of the town to meet some colourful local characters.  

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Run by the kirkby Lonsdale & the Lune Valley Community Interest Company to promote Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area.

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The Zero Pantry is now open. Pop in and support both Kim and the environment today...

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News

  • Where to Eat in Kirkby Lonsdale in August

    Coming out of lockdown provided the UK’s cafes, bars and restaurants with a challenge. How to maintain new rules of social distancing in a traditionally social environment? But those who …Read More »

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    Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses to do everything in their power to co-operate with NHS Test and Trace. This follows the local lockdown in Leicester.  “Businesses there had invested …Read More »

  • Unexpected Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor

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  • Latest Kirkby Londale Shopping Info

    Following the lifting of government restrictions, the high street is getting back to normal in Kirkby Lonsdale.  Local volunteer Kate Mason has been pulling together the news about what’s open …Read More »