At the foot of Gragareth, Lancashire’s highest peak, and framed by the Yorkshire Dales sits an enigmatic building that reflects its surroundings. The restaurant is the oldest part of Hipping, dating back to the 15th century, with timber beams, original floor and chalk and gritstone paint. The guest lounge and guest bar with luxurious red leather club chairs lead on Read more...

Last updated 1st March 2021 We are now open in line with government guidelines. Contact us by phone, email, Facebook or Instagram. We would love to welcome you to the Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor Information and Gift Shop. Our team of over 30 volunteers can offer information on everything there is to do in the area. We also stock a good range of leaflets, Read more...

The 17th Century Sun Inn has been lovingly restored over the years and is in a haven of comfort and relaxation deserving of five-star AA rating. During your visit to the Sun Inn, you can expect to find many original features, along with log burners in the bar, craftsman-built cabinets and furnishings, and you can indulge in the many carefully 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...

November 2020 We are open for Virtual Appointments and Click & Collect. For more information please email info@bumblebeegallery.co.uk   Bumblebee Gallery is an independent art gallery, home accessories and gift shop; showcasing a diverse and ever developing range of hand-picked, beautifully designed works created by over 70 talented artists and artisans from Cumbria, Yorkshire and across Great Britain. Read more...

Just four miles north of Kirkby Lonsdale, a ten minute drive will bring you to Barbon, an idyllic village. Whilst still in Cumbria, Barbon is technically part of the Yorkshire Dales. Barbon Beck is a tributary river to the Lune, and runs close to the village of Barbon, with lovely walks running along it. Near the footbridge, there are large Read more...

Edge of the World is a family owned local independent, offering a wide choice of relaxed casual wear for both women and men. We mix familiar favourites such as Joules and Weird Fish with emerging labels such as Fransa and Louche, all while ensuring quality, value and good fit.  We look for interesting patterns, prints, textures and colours, combined with great 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...

In the Yorkshire Dales the Ribblehead Viaduct carries the Settle–Carlisle Railway across Batty Moss in the valley of the River Ribble. Spanning 400 metres across, with 24 huge stone arches reaching 32 metres above the moor, it is breathtaking Victorian engineering and a great photographic opportunity. Built by the Midland Railway, the Ribblehead Viaduct is situated 14 miles east of Read more...

Unlike other town high streets, Kirkby Lonsdale has managed to retain its independent shops and spirit. A prime example of this is The Copper Kettle. We guarantee you won’t find anything like this in another town. Packed with old fashioned charm and character, your welcome will be warm and your food cooked fresh. The menu is made up of traditional Read more...

Carnforth is an important railway junction on the main west coast London-Glasgow-Edinburgh routes with connections to the photogenic south and west Cumbria. During the two World Wars thousands of servicemen passed through Carnforth en route to duty overseas. But its main claim to fame is its starring role in David Lean’s romantic classic 1945 film, Brief Encounter. Step back in Read more...

Unlock the Vault today and discover Kirkby Lonsdale’s hidden stories! The Vault is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions and will open again as soon as government guidelines allow. Enter through the iron gate inside the Tourist Information & Gift Shop and discover an interactive experience called the Vault… Step back in time and meet the historical characters with their stories of Read more...

Named after an enterprising lady selling hot salted pies to local market traders. Formerly known as ‘Cattle Market Yard’, the name had by 1911 changed to Salt Pie Lane. Cattle used to be sold in the adjoining Horse Market, and an enterprising lady living in the yard made hot salted mutton pies for sale to the traders. After consumption of Read more...

Our group’s territory lies in south-east Cumbria, from the Lancashire border to Langdale in the centre of the Lake District National Park. It includes Ambleside, Arnside, Bowness, Burton-in-Kendal, Grasmere, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe, and Windermere. We look after the footpaths and countryside within our territory, and carry out footpath surveys both inside and outside the National Park. We organise a 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...

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Kirkby Lonsdale Handbell Ringers have been established and performed in the area for many years. They currently have ten members from Kirkby, Barbon, Gatebeck, Lancaster and Morecambe. Practices are held each week in Kirkby Lonsdale. The team play for a variety of organisations, including the W.I. and also in St Mary’s church for the September weekend etc. Christmas is an especially busy time. We always play Christmas music for the residents of Read more...

For all your sewing and embroidery needs.Curtains,soft furnishings,personalised gifts, clothing and alterations. Read more...