10:30 – 16:00 The conservation trusts and charities working in our area are very important to our community, landscape, wildlife and heritage. Browsing and questions invited and encouraged. Venue: Kirkby Stephen Church Green and Market Square
10:45; 12:30 & 15:00 Join renowned storyteller Emily Hennessey as she drawns on local folklore and work with local schools to bring to life tales of the Westmorland Dales. Venue: Church Green
The Jukers @ The Engine Shed 18:00 – 20:00 Local Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Band live in the Engine Shed. Refreshments available for purchase. Venue: Pennine View Park
Platform 3 Play 10:00 – 17:00 Indoor and Outdoor soft play for children to burn off some energy with food and refreshments available (Normal prices apply). Venue: Unit 3, Station Yard, K. Stephen, CA17 4LA (Tel: 017683 72363)
July 29 – Westmorland Dales Festival 2023 Walk Programme Please book at the Visitor Centre, Market Street, Kirkby Stephen visit@uecp.org.uk 017683 71199 or book online below. Places are limited. 09:30 Fox Tower and Mount Ida, Brough Spectacular views of the Eden Valley and Westmorland Dales 4miles/6.5kAscent 1049ft/320m, Time 2.5 hours Read more…
Cumbria Classic Coach tour of the Westmorland Dales 16:15 – 18:15 A whistle-stop tour guided by Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership staff, featuring historic villages, wonderful scenery and discussions about local history, geology, farming and archaeology. Places are free but must be booked in advance: www.thewestmorlanddales.org.uk (click on events and book Read more…
Navigation Course Navigation Course 09:00 – 13:00 Learn how to navigate your own routes with our qualified mountain leaders. All applicants must be over 18 years old. Please bring weather appropriate clothing. To book Email mattinthemountains1@gmail.com Venue: Mad About Mountains, Kirkby Stephen.
Jubilee Park Open Day 10:00 – 16:00 Fun for all the family – Become a nature detective and find the different trees, wild flowers and animals that live in the park, try making a bark rubbing, collect textures, make a pebble picture or enter the ‘draw a logo’ competition. All Read more…
Stainmore Railway at Kirkby Stephen East 10:00 – 16:00 Our old station at the southern end of the town comes back to life with the sights and sounds of a traditional steam station. Free admission. Steam train will run on Sunday for a small charge. Venue: Kirkby Stephen East Station, Read more…
Eden Spinners, Weavers and Dyers 12:00 – 18:00 Eden Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers will be demonstrating, exhibiting and selling beautifully crafted works. Venue: The Old Forge, 39 North Street, Kirkby Stephen.