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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Looking after our Riverside trees.
Essential pruning work is being carried out on the Riverside trees this Saturday 16th January. A contractor working on behalf of Cumbria Council will be on site all day.
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For the first collaboration in our Lockdown Walks Series, we are bringing to you the Highwayman Hikes with the @highwaymanp 🥾🌿 Landlady Aimee Sharples will be sharing her passion for walking with the community each week, with a short walk every Thursday and a longer hike on Sundays: “I want
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Well done Fiona! Making Kirkby Lonsdale proud 💪😍
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Kirkby Lonsdale hockey player in running for Tokyo Olympics
A former Queen Elizabeth School pupil has been offered a full-time place in the Great Britain hockey women’s programme in the lead up to the Tokyo…
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Highwayman Hikes: Tunstall Circular (aka The Halloween Walk)
Length : Just under 2 miles Difficulty : Easy Time : 1 hour Starting point : The Highwayman This is a really easy and lovely circular walk from The Highwayman to …Read More »Kirkby Lonsdale Community Spirit 2020-2021
As we enter the new year, Kirkby Lonsdale CIC are reflecting on the overwhelming community spirit which was shown during December by everyone in town as we united to celebrate …Read More »Late Night Shopping and Christmas Window Competition on 18th December
The week before Christmas, during Late Night Shopping on Friday 18th December, Kirkby Lonsdale came together to celebrate the festive season and get ready for Christmas day. Once again, QES …Read More »Visit The Milking Parlour and see their award-winning Christmas window
Tis the season to support local – The Milking Parlour‘s inspirational window wins the Christmas Window Competition On Friday 18th December during Late Night Shopping The Milking Parlour, was crowned winner …Read More »