Kirkby Lonsdale
A little history about our town, Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is very ancient settlement – Romans Saxons, Normans and Danes all carved an influence. Under the orders of King William the Conqueror our town was included in the Domesday Book of 1086.
More recently it continues to be one of The Sunday Times Newspaper 'Best Places to Live' and has been a location for TV Dramas and Hollywood Blockbusters (and many a dog walker, carrot cake lover and purveyor of craft ale)
By road, our famous market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is located approximately...
13 miles or 20km from from Kendal (20 minutes)
21 miles or 34km from Windermere (30 minutes)
21 miles or 34km from Lancaster (35minutes)
The cobbled streets, charming architecture and picturesque landscapes make it the destination of choice when visiting the Lake District, Kendal, Carnforth, Lancaster or North Yorkshire.
Kirkby Lonsdale is easily reached for a day out from London, Edinburgh or Manchester - and you'll be spoilt for cosy cottages, boutique hotels and countryside pubs with open fires.
What's on in Kirkby Lonsdale?
Kirkby Lonsdale also has a lot of fabulous events to offer locals and visitors throughout the calendar year.
The Hot Air Balloon Regatta in May.
The Music and Beer Festival on the first May Bank Holiday.
The Christmas Fair and Parade on the first weekend of December (including the Santa Bike Ride around town)
Harley Davidson 'Wake the Lakes' weekend in June.
Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC home games most weekends
All year round Golf in the shadow of Bull Pot, Barbon Fells and Casterton Hills.
For more details visit the Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor Centre conveniently located in Market Square or online at kirkbylonsdale.co.uk
How to get to beautiful Kirkby Lonsdale.
Junction 36 is the most convenient exit off the M6 Motorway. Kirkby Lonsdale is located 6 miles (10km) along the A65 road.
The nearest mainline railway station is Oxenholme near Kendal. TransPennine Express, Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast trains regularly depart and arrive. London is commutable in 2 hours 40 minutes.
Taxis are available outside Oxenholme station and the journey will take approximately 25 minutes.
Regular bus services are available from Kendal, Windermere, Lancaster, Preston and Settle.