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Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is a truly unique market town on the doorstep to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park. With an abundance of 5* pubs and restaurants, unique boutique shopping and locally made chocolates, ice creams, ales and coffees, Kirkby Lonsdale really does tick every box.
Whether you're here to shop, walk, cycle, eat, drink or socialise (or all of the above) a holiday to Kirkby Lonsdale will not disappoint. We are approximately a 15 minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales and approximately a 20 minute drive from the Lake District National Park, so perfectly located for exploring.
Shop
If you enjoy mooching around unique, independently owned, boutique shops - Kirkby Lonsdale will be shopping heaven for you! From speciality chocolates to luxury toiletries, quirky bookstores to outdoor clothing, children's toys to home interiors and soft furnishings to flowers. There's a little bit of something here for everyone!
Eat
From Indian to Chinese takeaways, café's and coffee shops galore, our famous Jingling Lane chippy, long standing pubs like The Orange Tree and Red Dragon with some of the best classic pub grub you could wish for. The Royal Hotel if you prefer more of a gastro pub menu, Avanti for the Italian lovers and Plato's for the bistro menu seekers. Or venture a little further afield to The Highwayman at Burrow, The Lunesdale in Tunstall, The Plough at Lupton or The Black Labrador at Underbarrow.
Drink
We're lucky enough to have our very own Brewery at The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale. This unique venue boasts 12 handpulls and 8 keg taps along with an extensive collection of over 60 different craft beers from around the world. A venue for all occasions as after all: when isn’t there a good time for a perfectly crafted pint?!
Discover
With an abundance of walks right on our doorstep, explore the famous Devil's Bridge, Radical Steps and take in our much loved Ruskin's View. Visit the grounds of St Mary's Church and explore The Vault: A Story Bank for an insight in to our towns history. If you're searching for a little light hearted fun we also have an Enchanted Chocolate Mine directly below Royal View Apartments in the cellar of Chocolat. You're sure to find something fun here for everyone!
