Kirkby Stephen

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Postcode: CA17 | code search
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Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally

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Mallerstang and Nine Standards Yomp
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Castle Hotel
"Good Points: nice waiters Bad Points: 1. When we arrived to get our family room, instead of a double-bed and two beds for our 2 daughters, there were only a simple ..." More

Castle Hotel
"Good Points: The breakfast was fantastic-best full English we had had for ages and excellent value. Bad Points: Room was a bit cool although it was way below freezing outside. ..." More

The Upper Eden Medical Practice
"I want to thank Dr. Huck, his nurse and staff for the wonderful care my wife (Joan) received when she fell on the street in the Kirkby Stephen city ..." More

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Although these days part of Cumbria, the small market town of Kirkby Stephen was once in Westmoreland, and perhaps in feel belongs most to the Yorkshire Dales close by. Indeed St Stephen’s church that gives the town its name (Kirk = Church, By = Town) is known as the Cathedral of the Dales. The lovely building dates from the 12th century, with many later additions and renovations, but the most fascinating thing about it is the 9th century Viking stone incorporated in the building. This depicts the suitably horned Norse god Loki, chained after he killed Odin’s son. The town retains the feel of a place that regularly defended itself against the Scottish raiders who plagued the area between the 13th century and the start of Elizabeth I’s reign. There is even a tunnel beneath an alley off the market square, used to shelter non-combatants during attacks. The market square is notable for the remnants of a bull baiting ring – an activity that only ended in 1820 here. The town was granted a market charter in 1361, and still holds markets to this day. Kirkby Stephen is a good base for walking tours in the surrounding fells. It is also the centre point of the 190 mile coast to coast walk, but gentler forays are available too: Swaledale is a short drive away along the B6270. Sights nearby include Pendragon Castle, the ruins of a 12th century castle on the site of Uther Pendragon’s original fortification. In myth Uther was King Arthur’s father. The town, though out of the way, is well served by roads. But perhaps the best way to travel there is by train. Its station, sited outside the town to avoid the line dropping into the Eden Valley, is on the rightly famed Settle-Carlisle line.

Attraction

Brough Castle
Cumbria Classic Coaches

Cottage

Belah Barn
Dales Holiday Cottages
Hazel Cottage at Augill Beck Park
High Sprintgill
Holly's Lodge
Sally End
Sycamore View at Augill Beck Park

Dentist

Mr Borman

Doctor

The Upper Eden Medical Practice
The Upper Eden Medical Practice Brough

Inn

Bay Horse Inn
Black Bull Inn
Black Swan Hotel
Castle Hotel
Fat Lamb Country Inn and Restaurant

Pub and Bar

Bay Horse Inn
Slip Inn
White Lion

Restaurant

Horseshoe Restaurant
Old Forge Restaurant

Self-Catering

Sycamore View at Augill Beck Park
The Elms at Augill Beck Park

Solicitor

Hewitson & Harker

Taxi

B D Taxis
Prima Taxis
Steady Eddies

Venue

Augill Castle

Vet

Barr & Lockhart

Sports Clubs

Kirkby Stephen (Men's Hockey)
Kirkby Stephen (Women's Hockey)
Kirkby Stephen LTC (Tennis)
Upper Eden R.U.F.C (Rugby Union)

Shops

Weasdale Nurseries Ltd
The Aroma Shop
Pet Stop
The Green Tree Pharmacy Ltd
The Bollam Gallery
The Pack Horse Stores

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R.I. Brown Butchers
Haigh Butchers
Chofh's Florist
Stephensons
Lune Spring Garden Centre

Activities

Sunsoar Paragliding Ltd(Airsports)

Places to Stay near Kirkby Stephen

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Black Bull Inn (1.28 miles)

Black Bull Inn

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Situated in the village of Nateby just a mile south of Kirkby Stephen, the Black Bull Inn can be found in the centre of the Village, directly opposite the road ... More

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Bay Horse Inn (1.33 miles)

Bay Horse Inn

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Under new owners and recently re-opened the Bay Horse Inn as returned to a busy village pub. Just a stones throw from the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks ... More

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Castle Hotel (3.89 miles)

Castle Hotel

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This family hotel with excellent food enjoys the quiet seclusion and charm of a traditional Westmorland village, with magnificent views of the Norman castle and the surrounding Pennines. Set in rural Cumbria, ... More

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Swanson House (3.89 miles)

Swanson House
A former eighteenth century coaching inn in the Cumbrian market town of Brough, Swanson House provides luxury bed & breakfast accommodation and a fully licensed silver service restaurant, specialising in dishes made from the highest ... More | visit website
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Kings Head (4.16 miles)

Kings Head
The King's Head, Ravenstonedale, is everything a good pub should be: warm, friendly and welcoming both to the local community and to visitors alike. The King's Head is a place to relax and unwind over ... More | visit website
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The Elms at Augill Beck Park (4.28 miles)

The Elms at Augill Beck Park

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In the beautiful upper Eden Valley, nestling between Appleby and Kirkby Stephen at the foot of the Cumbrian Pennines, these newly built detached timber lodges provide holiday ... More

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The Black Swan Hotel (4.42 miles)

The Black Swan Hotel

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The Black Swan Hotel is a beautiful victorian hotel in the tranquil conservation village of Ravenstonedale in the stunning Eden valley. Our family run hotel offers a relaxed informal home from ... More | visit website

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Brownber Hall Country House (4.66 miles)

Brownber Hall Country House
Brownber Hall is a magnificent country house of unique character built around 1860. Set amid beautiful rolling countryside near the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune in Cumbria, it is only 5 miles from the M6 but is ... More | visit website
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Fat Lamb Country Inn and Restaurant (4.73 miles)

Fat Lamb Country Inn and Restaurant

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deal base for walking or touring - midway between Lakes and Dales. Private nature reserve to rear. Quiet and relaxing with exceptionally good food.

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Ash Pot Barn (7.00 miles)

Ash Pot Barn

Ravenstonedale 4 miles. An outstanding, stone-built, semi-detached barn conversion, beautifully situated on the side of Wild Boar Fell, overlooking the Howgills, 4 miles from the village of Ravenstonedale. Lovingly renovated, Ash Pot Barn combines original ... More

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