Events
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Illuminate: Festival of Ideas 2026
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleIlluminate: Festival of Ideas 7–20 February 2026 Our world is in flux. We’re facing challenges that require creative solutions at a global, national and local level. It feels like a tipping point, but also an opportunity to reflect, regroup and recalibrate our approach. We believe that big ideas can come from anywhere. Our small market […]
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The Pendle Witches
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Terry Bond MBE The Pendle Witches Trials of 1612 hold a significant place in the history of Lancashire and are amongst the most famous witch trials in British history. Four centuries later we remain fascinated by the 12 individual women at the heart of this story. Terry will shine a light on the events […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market
Kirkby LonsdaleVisit our thriving market every Thursday in the Market Square! We have a wide range of stallholders from artisan breads, hog roast, wines, fruit and vegetables, streetfood, arts and crafts, plants and flowers, homewares, herbs, pottery, cakes and much more! Kirkby Lonsdale has had a Market Charter since 1227. The original market was situated at […]
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Crafts & Collectibles Market
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby LonsdaleNew to Kirby Lonsdale is a Crafts & Collectables market to be held every Thursday (Market day), between 10am and 3pm. There's also a "Fresh Food Café" with tasty homemade eat in or takeaway food, including vegetarian options. Come & join us we would love to see you. Supporting the upkeep of Lunesdale Hall.
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Murder at Gatsby Manor
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe party is in full swing, sparkling wine and conversation flows, that is until someone puts a stopper on the soiree, as things take a turn for the worse! Can you uncover which cocktail has packed a poisonous punch for a particular party goer? It’s a criminal caper that will keep you on your toes, can […]
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Grasmere Gingerbread Pop Up Shop
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetAn opportunity to sample and buy some famous Grasmere Gingerbread – a mouth-watering spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and a cake. For Valentines Day we have additional products for collection, only if you pre-order: Our Grasmere Gingerbread® Valentine's Day Large Naked Heart, as well as our Traditional Presentation Tins, which comes with the choice of […]
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Poco Besos
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for a Valentine’s night to remember as we invite you to slip your dancing shoes on and swing to the seductive rhythms of Poco Besos! This dynamic live band specialises in reimagining well-known chart hits through the vibrant rhythms and infectious grooves of Latin music. From pop anthems to timeless classics, Poco Besos […]
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Yoga Flow
QEStudio Kirkby Lonsdalewith Lucinda Gere Yoga Flow is an active session, moving the body through a series of yoga poses. The intention of this class is help you find greater ease in body and mind through movement and breathing. The one-hour session will start with a mobility warm up, then build to a traditional standing yoga flow […]
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Open Garden Snowdrop Event
Whelprigg House Kirkby LonsdaleCome and explore the stunning Whelprigg House near Kirkby Lonsdale at a special Open Garden Snowdrop Event! Take in the stunning blanket of snowdrops on the fellside parkland, then explore the beautiful house itself. Treat yourself to delicious bakes with a tea or coffee and enjoy a browse of our Bric-A-Brac and Plant Sales! All […]
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Limestone in our Landscape
Devil' Bridge Kirkby Lonsdalewith Carolina Goodship Our landscape is defined by its underlying geology and the processes that shape the hills and valleys. Kirkby Lonsdale is largely built on limestone bedrock which is thought to have formed around 345 to 330 million years ago during a time when the UK was just south of the equator and a […]
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Jurassic World: Rebirth (12A)
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby LonsdaleZora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and palaeontologist Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) are tasked with leading a vital DNA-collecting mission to the island research facility that was the original location of the ill-fated Jurassic Park project. As the top-secret expedition becomes increasingly risky, the team stumble upon a sinister and shocking discovery. Director: Gareth Edwards (2025) Tickets […]
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The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for Schoolhouse Production’s fun, fast-paced romp through the masterpieces of Jane Austen. Our plucky actors take on all of Austen’s beloved heroines, friends and love interests—complete with cuttiing social satire—in just 80 minutes. It is a truth universally acknowledged that an audience in possession of high spirits must be in want of a […]