Is Appleby worth visiting?

It’s worth a visit to some of the independent shops on your return through the town. Appleby has managed to avoid almost all chain stores and there is a heated conversation in one of the cafes while I am there about a certain prolific coffee chain trying to muscle in.

What’s Appleby famous for?

gypsy horse fair
Appleby is famous for its gypsy horse fair, an annual tradition since about 1685. The fair is held in early June and is a major gathering place for the traveller community in Britain. Huge crowds come to attend horse sales, and watch as the horses are bathed in the River Eden.

Is Appleby in the Lake District?

The small market town of Appleby (full name Appleby-in-Westmorland) is situated in Cumbria, outside the eastern border of the Lake District. Appleby is centred around a broad open street, Boroughgate, that runs straight with the the castle entrance at one end and the church and 19th century cloisters at the other end.

Where is Westmorland UK?

Westmorland, historic county of northwestern England, bounded on the north and west by Cumberland, on the southwest and southeast by Lancashire, on the east by Yorkshire, and on the northeast by Durham. It is now part of the districts of Eden and South Lakeland in the administrative county of Cumbria.

Which is the best place to stay in Appleby?

Garden Spa at Appleby Manor rooms comfortable beds and good bathroom/shower facilities, did not eat in the restaurant but chose the Bistro, b… 12. Sandford Arms Appleby This hotel is situated in a very small village in Sanford near Appleby. 13. Golden Ball

What are the best things to do in Appleby in Westmorland?

Top Attractions in Appleby-in-Westmorland 1 Appleby Tourist Information Centre 2 Rutter Force 3 High Cup Nick 4 Appleby Castle 5 St Anne’s Hospital 6 Courtyard Gallery 7 St Lawrence Church 8 Appleby Leisure Centre 9 Hidden Corner Antiques 10 Hare and Hounds. What are the top attractions to visit in Appleby-in-Westmorland?

What to do in Appleby on National Heritage Weekend?

National Heritage Open weekend , with free admission to look around the former St Anne’s Alms Houses and hospital. 6. Courtyard Gallery Take time to grab a peaceful coffee and cake.

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