Appleby Agricultural Show takes place every year in August and has a wide variety of classes for sheep, cattle, poultry, vintage machinery, dogs, children’s pets, produce, handicrafts and horticultural exhibitors. Be sure not to miss out the woodland trail from the gardens to Crowdundle Beck; this leads to a quiet spot with plenty of riverside spots for a picnic.

This site uses data saved in the cookie files and other technologies to help with navigation and give you an opportunity to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services.The banks of Lacy Caves just past Little Salkeld is a great spot, complete with towers of rocks ideal for jumping from! Local roads offer great cycling for all abilities for anyone who wants to enjoy stunning views over the North Pennines landscape. Summer is the most popular time for visitors to the Lake District with warmer weather, longer days and public holidays encouraging tourists. The keep, known as Caesar’s Tower, has survived centuries of conflict in the region between England and Scotland, and then the English Civil War in the 17th century.

From the waterfall, the route heads towards Great Ormside and follows the course of the River Eden back to the village. The village is approximately a mile from the Ancholme across a stretch of agricultural land known as Appleby Carrs. There is also a good selection of resistance machines and a section of free weights and kettlebells. The trail consists of a few circular routes by the River Eden, one taking about an hour and the other around 2 hours.Kirby Stephen Community Arts and Stomping Ground produced a family trail along the banks of the River Eden at Kirby Stephen, perfect for stretching little legs. The ancient market town and royal borough of Appleby is right in the heart of the Eden Valley and serves as the focal point for all of the surrounding villages and hamlets. However, 17th-century Appleby owed much to widowed Lady Anne Clifford, who made a refurbished Appleby Castle her principal home and rebuilt both parish churches and much of Boroughgate. The town also host a Christmas Light Switch-On event in late November, complete with festive food and drink stalls!