What’s On in Kirkby Lonsdale and Surrounding Areas
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There’s plenty going on throughout the year in Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area. From the weekly Charter Market, held since 1227, to live music, book signings, family activities and more, there’s a whole host of events to choose from. In summer, you’ll find local festivals and country shows nearby, while come winter the Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair is not to be missed. Get inspired with our handy guide to what’s on in Kirkby Lonsdale.
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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.
Events Calendar
Talk: From Setting to Story
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith local author Jennifer Burkinshaw Kirkby Lonsdale WI is delighted to welcome Jennifer to talk to us about how she wrote her latest novel, Happiness Seeker, which is set around […]
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 […]
Antiques & Vintage Fair
Barbon Village Hall BarbonMonthly Antiques & Vintage Fair in Barbon Village Hall, near Kirkby Lonsdale. Open from 9am to 3pm with lots of stalls selling quirky & interesting things plus a great Cafe with […]
Autumn Concert: Brass and Light
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleKirkby Lonsdale Brass Band announce their annual autumn Concert to be held at St Mary's Church. Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band is one of the oldest bands in the country. Our […]
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 […]
Jack Pearce Quintet
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Jack Pearce Quintet are performing at St Mary’s for the first time on 19 October. The band is made up of Leeds Conservatoire Alumni Jack Pearce (alto sax), Sam […]
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 […]
Coffee Morning
Plato's 2 Mill Brow, Kirkby LonsdaleIn aid of St John's Hospice Join us every last Tuesday of the month at Plato's in Kirkby Lonsdale for a coffee morning, to help raise funds for St John's […]
Ghost Stories
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleTwo Ghost Stories by M R James, expertly performed by R M Lloyd Parry ‘… Parkins, who very much dislikes being questioned about it, did once describe something of it […]
Bouncefest
Lunesdale Sports Centre Kendal Road, Kirkby LonsdaleA fun-filled inflatable play zone for children aged 0-12 years old! Are you looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays? Have your kids got LOADS of […]
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 […]
Science at St Mary’s: Dark Science for Halloween
Discover how simple ideas shape powerful technologies and explore the uneasy borderland between fact and fiction with this fun and accessible talk. Join Lancaster University's renowned STEM experts to examine […]