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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


Thursday is market day in Kirkby Lonsdale ❤️🛍️
Did you know? Kirkby Lonsdale has had a Market Charter since 1227...and it's still going strong today!
Every Thursday, the weekly Charter Market brings a whole host of stalls to our market square. You'll find everything from artisan bread to cheese and wine, handmade gifts to jewellery and plenty more.
Plus, there's a Crafts & Collectibles Market in the Lunesdale Hall complete with "Fresh Food Café”. ... See MoreSee Less
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📍 The Radical Steps
These steep steps in Kirkby Lonsdale connect St Mary's Church and Ruskin's View with the banks of the River Lune, and the walk on to Devil's Bridge.
They were created in the 1820s by local resident Dr Francis Pearson, and once you've walked them, they're hard to forget!
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This is Kirkby Lonsdale in autumn 🍂
Consider this your sign to visit our market town during cosy season 🧡 Who would you bring?
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