A picturesque market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District

Welcome to KIRKBY LONSDALE: a small, vibrant 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, the town offers a picturesque base from which to explore the English Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. Named as one of the Best Places to Live in the UK by the Sunday Times, Kirkby Lonsdale itself is a historic, quaint market town with a fantastic reputation for high quality independent shopping, as well as excellent restaurants, cafés and pubs, and superb accommodation.

Here, you’ll find plenty to see and do, as well as popular landmarks like the 14th century Devil’s Bridge and 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

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Enjoying the sun in

Enjoying the sun in Kirkby Lonsdale? Here are a few ways to make the most of it (or shelter from the heat!):

🍦 Cool off with an ice cream (a heatwave essential!)
☀ Find some shade, whether that's indoors or along the banks of the river Lune
🍹 Enjoy food and drinks in the sun
💧 Pick up heatwave supplies, from cooling pet gear to picky bits and picnic essentials, on our independent high street

Are you visiting us during the warmer weather? Let us know your plans ⬇
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Happy first day of summer ☀️

Kirkby Lonsdale is a beautiful place to be at this time of year, with scenic walks, independent shops, outdoor dining and plenty more.
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A huge congratulatio

A huge congratulations to two of our local businesses, who won awards at the Cumbria My Local Awards 2026 back in April - and now have their trophies proudly on display!

🏆 The Book Lounge took home Bookshop of the Year
🏆 Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd took home Food Retailer of the Year

We are lucky to have such a fantastic selection of independent businesses ❤
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