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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.
High-profile marketing campaign to showcase Kirkby Lonsdale to visitors
Kirkby Lonsdale’s Information & Gift Shop has teamed up with Cumbria Tourism to launch a high-profile marketing campaign showcasing this unique visitor destination […]
South Lakes Live: A New Family Friendly Festival in Kirkby Lonsdale
South Lakes Live: A New Family Friendly Festival in Kirkby Lonsdale A brand-new micro-festival combining homegrown music talent with the very best of […]
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 […]
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Plans for the weekend? With the sun set to shine, we've got you covered here in Kirkby Lonsdale! ☀
🍦 Pick up an ice cream or coffee to go & enjoy it overlooking Ruskin's View
🛍 Shop award-winning butchery at Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd...perfect for BBQ weather!
🥂 Relax in one of Kirkby Lonsdale's sun drenched courtyards with lunch & drinks (📸 Number Nine Bar & Kitchen)
🌳 Take a walk along the River Lune or through the surrounding countryside
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What a weekend for the first ever South Lakes Live! Here's to next year's event 🥳☀️
Were you there?We hope you enjoyed the very first South Lakes Live as much as we did organising this event for you all! 🥳🎶
We only had 12 weeks to turn this around and put on a show for you, now we have 12 months just imagine what we can do as we prepare for South Lakes Live 26!
Stu & Dave 🍻
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Kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend with drinks in the sun!
If you're heading to Kirkby Lonsdale this weekend, there's plenty to enjoy:
⭐️ Head to South Lakes Live for music, food & festival vibes - day tickets are available
⭐️ Local shopping on our fantastic high street
⭐️ Sunny al fresco or cosy indoor dining
⭐️ Enjoy a walk along the River Lune
➕ so much more!
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Hello May! ☀️🌼
The sun is shining & Kirkby Lonsdale is looking stunning 😍
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