Appleby’s full name is Appleby-in-Westmorland, the old county incorporated in the town’s name in 1974 to recognize and preserve it – Appleby was the county town of Westmorland, which held its assize courts there, though Kendal housed the county council. The town sits on the A66 cross-country route, roughly halfway between Penrith and Brough, and was an important location in medieval times, an easily defended area in a loop of the River Eden, its Norman castle dominating the district. Although it still enjoys good communications – it is only a ten or 15 minute drive from junctions 38 or 40 of the M6, and is on the scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway – it still seems very out of the way, which will please the discerning sort of traveller There is good walking very close to the town, particularly along the river, and it is also an excellent base for exploring the Lakes to the west, or the Yorkshire Dales just a few miles to the southeast. It is also a good stopping place for the various walking routes that pass through or near it – the Pennine Way, the Coast to Coast Walk, and the Westmorland Way. Sadly the Castle is currently closed, but it is still an imposing sight. More approachable architecture, in both senses, is to be seen on Boroughgate, the broad street linking the Castle to the south with the cloisters designed by Sir Robert Smirke and the 16th century Moot Hall to the north. Also to be seen during a visit are the almshouses – the Hospital of St Anne established by Lady Anne Clifford near the castle entrance, and the crosses at either end of Boroughgate, the so-called High Cross outside the entrance to Appleby Castle bearing the inscription: “Retain your loyalty preserve your rights”. Those interested in English political history will perhaps already know that Appleby was Pitt the Younger’s constituency when he became Prime Minister in 1783. Appleby with its population of around 2,500 may be a backwater for most of the year, but every June for the week running up to the second Wednesday that month it is the centre of its own world event, the Appleby Horse Fair. This gathering was established by charter in 1685, and still today attracts Gypsy horse traders from all over, their animals to be seen round the town, in the shallows of the Eden, and for sale on a spit and a handshake.
Attraction
Camping
Cottage
Cruck End at Green Rose Cottages
Dales Holiday Cottages
Grooms Cottage
Langmere Barn
Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages
Mini Murton House
Orchard View
Swallow's Nest at Green Rose Cottages
Swindale Cottage
Turnip House
Dentist
Ark Dental Practice
Mr Ashman & Associates
Doctor
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Chapel Farm Holiday Park
Wild Rose Park
Market
Pub and Bar
Crown & Cushion InnEden Vale Inn
Golden Ball
Grapes Inn
Kings Head
New Inn
Ormside Inn
Sandford Arms
Tufton Arms Hotel
Restaurant
A'board Inn
Desi Spice
Kings Head
Lady Ann's Pantry
New Inn
Royal Oak Inn
Tufton Arms Hotel
Self-Catering
Cruck End at Green Rose Cottages
Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages
Swallow's Nest at Green Rose Cottages
Wild Rose Park
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Appleby CC (Cricket)
Appleby TC (Tennis)
Shops
Appleby Flower Basket
Brambles Wholefoods
Eden Pharmacy
Courtyard Gallery
Bongate Mill
The Lemon Grove
Bojangles
Appleby Bread Shop
Appleby Bakery
Christine Rose Designs
Mish Mash
Stonecraft of Appleby
Branthwaites of Appleby
Tastes of Eden
Dowding Butchers
Antiques
Places to Stay near Appleby In Westmorland
Tufton Arms Hotel (0.17 miles)
The Tufton Arms Hotel, a family run, recently refurbished Victorian
coaching inn located in the centre of the medieval market town of Appleby.
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Royal Oak (0.34 miles)
The Royal Oak Appleby, a historic 17th Century coaching inn recently awarded a Visit Britian 4 Star inn Accolade offering excellent value food and accommodation in the heart of the ... More
Appleby Manor Hotel (0.47 miles)
Situated just a short distance from the Lake District, the North Pennines and the North Yorkshire Dales, this charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has an AA ... More | visit website
The Limes (1.28 miles)
Cruck End at Green Rose Cottages (1.97 miles)
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With lots of old world charm, this former waggon barn and 'cruck house' offer ideal family holiday cottages. Enjoying a wonderful location for exploring three renowned areas ... More
Marton House (3.14 miles)
Marton House situated in the delightful village of Long Marton just a 5 minute drive from the A66 is a family run luxury B&B in the heart of the Eden ... More
Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages (4.85 miles)
Shorrock House (4.97 miles)
Beautifully restored award-winning country estate in the Eden Valley.The Morland Estate provides 21 bedrooms across four substantial properties. The properties have been beautifully restored and furnished and are situated within 15 acres of ancient woods ... More | visit website
Temple Sowerby House, Hotel & Restaurant (6.21 miles)
Temple Sowerby House Hotel & Restaurant is a wonderfully relaxing country hotel situated in the heart of Cumbria's Eden Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. This grade II listed house is located in the centre of ... More | visit website
The Kings Arms (6.34 miles)
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