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
Kirkby Lonsdale & Lune Valley Community Interest Company are inviting expressions of interest for the management and running of the weekly Charter Market.
If you are interested and would like further information please email Janet Nuttall before Friday 7th May. Find out more here.
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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You can still book onto Gratitude Gallery - an online smartphone photography workshop! Meet Ginny Koppenhol, a professional photographer who has run this popular online course The Gratitude Gallery reaching hundreds of people all over the country. It brings together people who want to learn phone photography skills and use
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Guided Vault Walks
Book onto a Guided Town Walk every first and third Friday and Saturday of the month!
Find out more about the Guided Vault Walks…
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…
Online Shop
Visit our Online Shop to reserve your copy of Images around Kirkby Lonsdale by Robin Ree – exclusive to the Information & Gift Shop!
