Kings Arms, Kirkby Lonsdale You’ll find the The Kings Arms Hotel on Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale, just opposite St Mary’s Church. The famous attraction of Ruskin’s View is almost close enough to reach out from your bed and touch! This cozy, friendly pub offers a tapas style evening bar menu and huge Sunday lunches, including vegetarian options like the Read more...

Following the lifting of government restrictions The Royal Barn is now open again. For busy times, booking is highly recommended – 015242 71918. When you arrive you will be shown to your table if you have a reservation. If not, and a table is free you can have a table. If there are no tables you will need to book Read more...

Ambleside is an attractive small town at the head of Windermere which has been popular with visitors, particularly walkers and climbers, for many years. It has a good range of shops, hotels, guest houses, pubs and restaurants. Visitors must visit Bridge House, built more than 300 years ago as an apple store. It is now a listed building, used as Read more...

Visitors often take home unexpected details about their holiday destination.. Windermere is a case in point. There is a lake called Windermere – not Lake Windermere nor Windermere Lake, simply Windermere. Then there is a town called Windermere, which is about a mile from the lake itself. The only town actually on the lakeside is Bowness-on-Windermere, a bustling small community Read more...

Kendal is the largest town in the area, just 14 miles west of Kirkby Lonsdale. Known as the Auld Grey Town because of its local limestone buildings, it is a gateway to the Lake District. It lies close to the M6 and is on the main West Coast railway line. Famous for snuff and mint cake (don’t think about climbing Read more...

One of England’s most historic locations, the Red Rose City is a half hour drive from Kirkby Lonsdale. The River Lune links the two places. History virtually nudges you on the shoulder as you explore Lancaster’s cobbled streets. Its castle dates back to Roman times when it was a barrier to assaults by the Picts and Scots. Today, guided tours Read more...

Grasmere In the very heart of the Lake District is a village with a unique atmosphere which attracts visitors from far and wide, not just once, but again and again. The location is gift to photographers, both amateur and professional. The drive to and from Kirkby Lonsdale offers you an opportunity to see the best of the Lake District in Read more...

The 17th Century Lunesdale Arms is situated in the lovely Lune Valley in the village of Tunstall, just four miles from Kirkby Lonsdale. Well known for its Mediterranean style menu with a British twist, all food is freshly made and locally sourced as far as the team possibly can, with a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor The beautiful decor Read more...

Following the lifting of government restrictions The Visitor Information Centre is now open Thursday-Monday from 9-3. The Vault will remain closed for the moment.     Unlock the stories of Kirkby Lonsdale. At the back of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Tourist Information and Gift Shop (previously a bank), behind the iron door is the original vault room where as once it would have Read more...