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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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Sedbergh
Family-run for four decades in a stylishly converted 16th century coaching inn. Our seasonal menu and drinks selection champions the best of local produce, with provenance and sustainability central to our approach to food.
Kirkby Stephen
Information Centre providing an extensive range of information and services to people visiting the area, The Eden Valley and the surrounding region. Stockists of OS Maps covering the local area and guide books on a wide range of walks.
Kirkby Stephen
The Carthouse 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
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…
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth
Set in the beautiful River Lune valley between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Parks, Woodclose Park is a quiet and serene place. It stands in a slight hollow leading down to the spectacular three ribbed medieval arches of Devil's…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Lavender Wood – Watercolour Workshop with Ruth Clayton
31 May £70 plus £7 on the day for materials and frame
Join Ruth Clayton for a relaxed and inspiring watercolour workshop exploring the soft colours, atmosphere, and structure of a lavender…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Monks Belt Weaving workshop with Jan Beadle
£75 plus £5 on the day for materials
12 March 2026
Monk's Belt is a block weave, woven with a supplementary weft on a pain weave ground.
Perfect introduction to weaving but also weavers wanting to develop…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Honeycomb Weaving – Jan Beadle
£75 plus £5 for materials on the day
Thurs 26 February 2026
Honeycomb weaving creates a cell like structure resembling a bee's honeycomb. You will weave a piece of fabric on the day that could be used to make a small…
3-5 Market St, Kirkby Lonsdale
A Warm, Friendly and Comfortable welcome awaits you at the Copper Kettle Bed & Breakfast Guest house, located in the beautiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dakes.
Kirkby Lonsdale
The Red Dragon is a charming, recently refurbished coaching inn in Kirkby Lonsdale, offering cosy en-suite rooms and a relaxing stay in the heart of a beautiful market town and walking area.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Fine butchers next door to Churchmouse Cheeses selling beef, lamb and pork, home cured bacon, sausages and pies, huntsman pie, steak and kidney pie, steak and ale pie, chicken and ham pie and more. Specialities include pork, duck and orange and…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Spring Fibre Art Landscape Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Thursday 30 April 2026
£70 + £10 materials (payable on the day)
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for a creative introduction to fibre art with a special focus on designing your own…
Kirkby Stephen
Charming 14-bed 4* AA Highly Commended Inn in gorgeous conservation village with separate restaurant, small private restaurant, bar and lounge.
Sedbergh
Both cottages have been carefully modernised and tastefully furnished to a high standard. Fountain Cottage an early 18C cottage that has all the facilities for a cosy and comfortable visit. Middleton's Cottage an early 18C cottage skilfully brought…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Stained Glass for Beginners with Annette McMillan
Thursday 23 April
£70 plus £15 on the day for materials
An introduction to traditional stained-glass panel making. You will learn to cut glass from a pattern, lead the glass pieces together, solder…
Cumbria
This figure of eight mountain bike route is the perfect introduction to Sedbergh and its surrounding fells and dales. It weaves in and out of the village edge and then ducks over to the neighbouring valley of Dentdale. It involves some road riding…
Kirkby Stephen
Waitby School is an extended and renovated 17thC schoolhouse standing proud on a breathtaking fell in the Eden Valley. The building has been fitted with 21stC luxuries for the ultimate retreat, including jacuzzi bath & under-floor heating.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Dales Landscape Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray
Saturday 21 March 2026 | 10.00am – 4.00pm
£70 + £7 for materials and framing (payable on the day)
Create your own stunning Dales Landscape in this immersive acrylic painting workshop led by…
SEDBERGH
Set in the heart of Sedbergh in a beautifully maintained churchyard the church, which dates from 1130, is a haven of peace.
Cumbria
Winder might only be a small hill but its position directly behind Sedbergh gives it amazingly strong presence. Its wonderfully smooth flanks form a dramatic sculpted backdrop to the houses and lanes of Sedbergh making it feel like a proper mountain…
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