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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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✨ Festival passes are now LIVE for Illuminate 2026! ✨
The Festival of Ideas takes place in Kirkby Lonsdale from 7 - 20 February 2026 - and it’s reaching new heights, with a packed program of 40+ events and activities.
📣 The headline event will see Lee Child, creator of the iconic Jack Reacher, return to Kirkby Lonsdale for a special evening at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 7 February. He’ll share stories about his life and writing, followed by a book signing in the very town where Reacher was born!
PLUS:
🎭 Quick-change theatre from Jane Austen Abridged
🎶 Live music from Newfoundland’s Rum Ragged
🔍 An After Dark murder mystery event
😂 Comedy gameshow fun with Black Liver
🌈 Family events, creative workshops, yoga, film screenings, and more!
🌟 Festival passes are on sale now for £49 - offering the best value for those who want to experience it all. Get yours here: illuminate.kirkbylonsdale.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Half term has arrived and there's lots to do in Kirkby Lonsdale! 🎃🍂
Here's a snapshot of what's on - alongside our usual fantastic independent shops, cosy autumn walks and great places to eat & drink 👏
⭐ Bouncefest | Thurs 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov, Lunesdale Sports Centre
Jump, slide & bunce through a fun-filled inflatable play zone for children aged 0-12 years old!
⭐ Science at St Mary’s: Dark Science for Halloween | Thurs 30 Oct
Join Lancaster University’s renowned STEM experts for a fun, accessible talk on how simple ideas shape powerful technologies.
⭐ Halloween themed Oktoberfest at The Royal Barn | 24 Oct - 2 Nov
Plenty to enjoy, with family fun, live music, and plenty of beer!
⭐ Pumpkin picking at Grange Farm and Polly's Pumpkin Patch | Check ahead for dates
Pick your own pumpkins for Halloween - plus, family fun and great photo ops!
Get inspired 👉 www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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With half term & Halloween fast approaching, there's lots going on in Kirkby Lonsdale in celebration of spooky season! 🍂🎃🍻
From family fun to Oktoberfest beer & wine tastings, ghost stories to pumpkin picking, get inspired here 👉 www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/whats-on/
📸 The Royal Barn / Oktoberfest ... See MoreSee Less
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