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Kirkby Lonsdale
A picturesque market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Appeal
Please support Kirkby Lonsdale by donating to the appeal which is being promoted and supported by Westmorland & Furness Council, Kirkby Lonsdale Community Recovery Partnership and Cumbria Community Foundation. Thank you.
Market Street has Reopened to Traffic
We are delighted to announce that the work to reduce the footprint of the scaffolding on Market Street after the fire in December has now been completed. The footpath has also been widened to allow for safer pedestrian access.
Please note that there is still an existing weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes (except for access) with the diversion for HGVs to remain in place between Hop House Lane to the A65.
Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Recovery
On Sunday 8 December 2024, fire broke out in several buildings on Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale. Tragically one person lost their life and others were left homeless and many businesses in the vicinity were seriously affected, causing significant hardship and emotional distress.
As a result of the blaze, several buildings on Market Street were demolished due to their perilous state. The street remains closed to traffic, due to scaffolding being in place to keep the remaining structures in place.
Kirkby Lonsdale is open for business as usual, and we as a community thank you for you continued custom and support.
Please be aware that there is no access through the town centre for vehicles approaching from the North via Fairbanks. A diversion is in place towards Kearstwick and Hop House Lane back to the A65.
A Fire Disaster Recovery Fund was launched by Cumbria Community Foundation launched with a £50,000 donation from Westmorland and Furness Council, providing funds to support those affected by the fire. You may still donate to support the recovery by using the link above.
Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Fund Update 27 January 2025
This update includes details of the grant making process including governance, future plans and terms and conditions.
Click here →Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Recovery Strategy Document
Download the Fire Recovery Strategy document from Westmorland & Furness Council.
Download →KIRKBY LONSDALE is a small and relatively unspoilt market town situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Flanking the three counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire as it does the town offers a tranquil and picturesque base from which to explore the English Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. Kirkby Lonsdale itself is a historic, quaint market town with a growing reputation for high quality independent shopping (it was runner-up in the 2016 Great British High Street Awards), as well as excellent restaurants, cafés and bars and superb accommodation.
The Town is notably home to the 14th century Devil’s Bridge, as well as Ruskin’s View, which inspired a painting by artist JMW Turner in 1822, and poet John Ruskin to declare ‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’
‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’
JOHN RUSKIN
What’s On in
Kirkby Lonsdale
With so much to see and do in the area, you can choose to keep yourself busy or perhaps simply relax and enjoy the peace and beauty that Kirkby Lonsdale has to offer. Whatever you are looking for, we hope to help you discover your Kirkby Lonsdale.
What’s on this week
Take Time Meditation
Enjoy weekly Take Time sessions of guided meditation inspired by the stories of Jesus every Monday. Join for some free online relaxation sessions.
Guided Vault Walks
Discover Kirkby Lonsdale’s rich cultural history and book onto a Guided Vault
Walk every first and third Friday and Saturday of the month!
Weekly Charter Market
The Charter Market runs every Thursday with a variety of local arts, crafts and produce from Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire.
Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Fund: Update 27th January 2025
Introduction At the request of Westmorland and Furness Council and the Kirkby Lonsdale Community Recovery Partnership, Cumbria Community Foundation (CCF) launched the Kirkby […]
KLCRP Update 20 December
posted 7pm, Friday 20 December Reopening of the cordons today will allow pedestrian access as well as residential and business access permitted from […]
KLCRP Update 18 December
posted 3.30pm, Wednesday 18 December Kirkby Lonsdale Community Recovery Partnership is working hard to be able to offer immediate financial support to people […]
COMMUNITY FAIR & CAFÉ
TOMORROW!! 11-2.PM ST MARY’S CHURCH, KL
24 local organisations represented plus a free Community Café.
Art Sale with donations to go to KL Town Recovery Fund
Scheduled events also include
11.30 St Mary’s ‘Big Vision’ by Peter Gregson
12.00 Guided Tour of St Mary’s with Blue Badge Guide, Tess Pike
12.30 Kirkby Lonsdale Jazz Band
1.30 St Mary’s ‘Big Vision’ by Peter Gregson
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COMMUNITY FAIR & CAFÉ
11-2PM THIS SATURDAY 11th JAN
ST MARY’S CHURCH, KIRKBY LONSDALE
As part of the Community Fair on Saturday, Barbon Art Group have kindly donated several paintings for sale by donation to the KL Town Recovery Fund. Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday! ... See MoreSee Less
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COMMUNITY FAIR & CAFÉ
11-2PM THIS SATURDAY 11th JAN
ST MARY’S CHURCH, KIRKBY LONSDALE
As part of the Community Fair on Saturday, Barbon Art Group have kindly donated several paintings for sale by donation to the KL Town Recovery Fund. Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday! ... See MoreSee Less
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COMMUNITY FAIR & CAFÉ
THIS SATURDAY 11-2.PM ST MARY’S CHURCH
As part of the Community Fair on Saturday, Barbon Art Group have kindly donated several paintings for sale by donation to the KL Town Recovery Fund. Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday! ... See MoreSee Less
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COMMUNITY FAIR & CAFÉ
Fancy archery? Looking for a Book Group? Keen to volunteer in the community? Then come along to the Community Fair and Café!
We have 24 local organisations being represented so come and see what’s on offer.
There’ll be a Guided Tour of St Mary’s at 12.00 with Blue Badge Guide, Tess Pike, and the Kirkby Lonsdale Jazz Band will be swinging between 12.30-1.30.
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KIRKBY LONSDALE COMMUNITY FAIR & CAFE
If there’s one thing recent events have shown us, it’s what an amazing community we have here, so what better time to come and see what makes our town special! Why not pop along for a free brew, a chat and meet people from Kirkby’s social, cultural, sporting and support organisations and maybe see if there might be something to interest you?
CALLING ALL ORGANISATIONS!
If you would like to represent your group/organisation there’s still time! Just drop a line to lovethelunefb@gmail.com
We would really love to see all our amazing local groups coming together to share ideas and opportunities. Feel free to either book a table space or perhaps put on a mini workshop or demo to show what you do?
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Huge thanks to JAC Beeson, our Shop Manager over the last year! He's done an amazing job juggling several hats and somehow making everything work! He will still be part of the team in his role as CIC Board Member but passes the Manager Role baton on to Marie Batty, who we look forward to working with in the New Year!
And if there is one thing which the last couple of weeks has taught us, it is the importance of volunteers in our community. If you feel you would like to find out more about getting involved with our team at the TIC, then please drop a line to lovethelune@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you! ... See MoreSee Less
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