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Amidst the rolling green hills and staggeringly beautiful landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find some charming towns and villages which give the countryside a run for its money!
Kirkby Lonsdale is a gem in the area, with its picturesque location; cobblestone streets; and abundance of quirky shops and independent eateries. As well as a stroll through town, make sure to visit the beautiful Ruskin’s View, overlooking the Lune Valley.
A little further north, Sedbergh is England’s official book town, and the perfect place to pick up something to read from one of its independent shops. There are also great places to eat and drink, and monthly artisan markets throughout the warmer season.
In Kendal, you’ll find a rich cultural and artistic scene, with live music and theatre a regular occurrence in the town’s events calendar. There are also festivals and markets throughout the year, as well as lively bars and pubs, local shops and cafes, and a 12th century castle overlooking the town.
Explore the towns and villages where the Lakes meets the Dales, including Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh.
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Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Seasonal Everlasting Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert
£70 plus £20 materials fee payable on the day
Join Izzy at the Mill for a relaxing day creating your own beautiful everlasting flower wreath. Using a carefully selected range of dried…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.
Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Where the Wall Leads Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray
£70 + £7 for materials and framing (payable on the day)
Immerse yourself in a full-day acrylic painting workshop led by experienced artist and tutor Stuart Gray. This relaxed and…
Sedbergh
Performed by local young pianists and introduced by Nina Bernstein, the 29 Anniversaries are a collection of musical gifts written for family and close friends of Leonard Bernstein. Each miniature offers a personal glimpse into his musical voice -…
SEDBERGH
A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!
Kirkby Stephen
The Haystore is one of three luxurious cottages at The Green Cumbria. Super stylish barn conversion, idyllic rural location, dogs welcome, enclosed garden, wood-burner, pubs nearby and great walks from the door.
Sedbergh
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Creative Stitch – Animals and Nature (Free-motion Machine Embroidery) Workshop with Holly Capstick
£70 plus £5 for materials (sewing machines provided)
An exciting free-motion machine embroidery workshop with Textile Artist Holly Capstick. Learn…
SEDBERGH
Set in the heart of Sedbergh in a beautifully maintained churchyard the church, which dates from 1130, is a haven of peace.
Kirkby Stephen
Boutique French-inspired self-catering cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Eden Valley. Two bedrooms, private courtyard, pet free. Perfect base for the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales & Coast to Coast.
Sedbergh
The Dalesman is a lovingly renovated 16th Century coaching inn, situated in the heart of pretty Sedbergh. Family-run for almost four decades. The Dalesman offers a range of stylishly designed guestrooms and two rosette standard food.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Autumn Glow Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Sunday 13 September
£70 plus £10 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for an inspiring introduction to fibre art, creating a beautiful autumn-inspired textile picture…
20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Expertly Crafted Running Holidays – As specialists in the Alfred Wainwright Coast to Coast, we use our expertise to create seamless running itineraries.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Since 1847 we’ve been committed to selling the best food and drink in attractive stores staffed with first class assistants. We take pride in working closely with local suppliers and producers from the Northern counties we call home: Lancashire,…
Sedbergh
Mount Zion Chapel was opened in 1876, the same year in which the Midland Railway Company opened the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, serving the local community of railway employees and farmers.
Sedbergh
Howgills Apartment 10 is on the 2nd floor of our building and offers a split-level apartment with living, dining, and kitchen facilities downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs. Each bedroom has a wet room - which offers a shower, sink, and toilet.
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth
‘Treetops’ is a one-bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering apartment at Woodclose Park. The apartment has an open-plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. There is a sofa bed in the lounge area for two additional guests. To the…
Cumbria
The highest peaks of the Howgills cry out to be walked from Sedbergh. Their rolling flanks sweep down to the edge of the village offering soft green folds that draw the eye skywards. At the heart of the range is a cluster of flat topped peaks which…
Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Sedbergh
Howgills Apartment 8 is a dog-friendly ground-floor apartment with french doors on to a terraced area with outdoor seating, ideal for a summer evening! The apartment offers an open-plan living space, with dining area and kitchen. This apartment has…
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