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Kirkby Lonsdale
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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Illuminate: Festival of Ideas 2026
Saturday, 7 February - Friday, 20 February -
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✨ 😍Magic in Kirkby Lonsdale this weekend! 😍✨
Take a look 👀the historic bank clock above our beautiful town square is alive with the most gorgeous rose pink glow 💕
Huge thanks to David & Family Groves for transforming an ordinary February evening into something absolutely magical this Valentine's day! 🌹
📸Robin Ree 💝
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💝 Grasmere Gingerbread pop up shop in Kirkby Lonsdale this Valentine's Day! 💝
The iconic Grasmere Gingerbread will be joining us in Kirkby Lonsdale this weekend for a Valentine's Day 'pop-up' shop - perfect for gifts or a treat for yourself!
📍 Town Information & Gift Shop, Kirkby Lonsdale
📆 Saturday 14 February, 11am - 3pm
♥ Heart shaped Grasmere Gingerbread will be available and must be pre-ordered by 2pm on Friday 13 Feb. Call 014394 3542 to order yours.
💡 Fancy some non-heart shaped Grasmere Gingerbread? Pre-orders not necessary - simply pop down on Saturday! ... See MoreSee Less
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner - and Kirkby Lonsdale is the perfect place to celebrate 🩷 Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
🥂 Wine and dine at one of our restaurants, bistros, pubs and bars
💤 Stay a while, with some great places to stay
💝 Pick up the perfect gift - from flowers and chocolates to the perfect card, there's so much to choose from
🍝 Cook up a feast at home, with ingredients from our local shops
💐 Say it with flowers - pre-orders are open with Flower Bank Florist
🌳 Enjoy a romantic stroll along the River Lune
Let us know if you're celebrating in Kirkby Lonsdale. ... See MoreSee Less
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