Towns & cities · North East England
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby-in-Westmorland in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Appleby-in-Westmorland, the nearest railway station is Appleby, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA16 6HH. Entry to the town is free, and accessibility details are not specified.
About
Appleby-in-Westmorland is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Appleby-in-Westmorland is a historic market town known for its picturesque landscapes and rich heritage. Visitors can explore various local attractions, including the town's council activities and community events, as well as enjoy the newly refurbished King George V playground.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Appleby-in-Westmorland is a market town and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, with a population of 3,048 at the 2011 Census. Crossed by the River Eden, Appleby is the county town of the historic county of Westmorland. It was known just as Appleby until 1974–1976, when the council of the successor parish to the borough changed it to retain the name Westmorland, which was abolished as an administrative area under the Local Government Act 1972, before being revived as Westmorland and Furness in 2023. It lies 14 miles (23 km) south-east of Penrith, 32 miles (51 km) south-east of Carlisle, 27 miles (43 km) north-east of Kendal and 45 miles (72 km) west of Darlington.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The town's name derives from the Old English æppel-by, meaning "farm or settlement with apple trees". St Lawrence's Parish Church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Appleby Castle was founded by Ranulf le Meschin in the early 12th century. The Borough followed by royal charter in 1179 and the Moot Hall was built about 1596. Surviving timbers in the roof had been felled between 1571 and 1596. In the Second English Civil War Appleby was placed under a siege, in which the Regicide Major General Thomas Harrison was wounded. Appleby Grammar School dates from two chantry bequests in 1286. It was incorporated by Letters Patent of Queen…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5770, -2.4850
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Postcode
- CA16 6HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 017683 51177
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 0.4 km
- Official site
- applebytown.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q621540 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Appleby-in-Westmorland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bongate House
B&Bs · 0.1 km
Shire Hall
Beaches · 0.2 km
Barony of Westmorland
Other places · 0.3 km
St Anne's Hospital
Chapels · 0.3 km
St Lawrence's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
The Red House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Public Hall
Theatres · 0.4 km
Appleby railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.4 km
Appleby Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Appleby Castle, uninhabited portions
Castles · 0.4 km
Low Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
War Memorial in St Lawrence's Churchyard, Appleby
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Appleby-in-Westmorland is located in North East England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Appleby-in-Westmorland
26 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Appleby-in-Westmorland →
📷 5Castles · North East England
Appleby Castle
Appleby Castle — Grade I listed English country house in Appleby-in-Westmorland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Appleby Castle, uninhabited portions
Appleby Castle, uninhabited portions — castle in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Mills · North East England
Bongate Mill
Bongate Mill — mill in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Breweries · North East England
Old Brewery
Old Brewery — Grade II listed building in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · North East England
St Anne's Hospital
St Anne's Hospital — Grade II* listed building in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North East England
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby — church in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
The Red House
The Red House — Grade II* listed house in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · North East England
Public Hall
Public Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Other places · North East England
Appleby Horse Fair
The Appleby Horse Fair, previously known as Appleby New Fair, is an annual gathering of Romani people (Gypsies) and Travellers in Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, England. The horse fair is held eac
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📷 5📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Appleby railway station
Appleby railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Appleby East railway station
Appleby East railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · North East England
Appleby Friary
Appleby Friary in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · North East England
Barony of Westmorland
Barony of Westmorland in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Low Cross
Low Cross — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
St Lawrence's Bridge
St Lawrence's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Appleby Boer War memorial
Appleby Boer War memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
War Memorial in St Lawrence's Churchyard, Appleby
War Memorial in St Lawrence's Churchyard, Appleby — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Bongate House
Bongate House — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Park House Caravan Park
Park House Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
St Nicholas's Hill
St Nicholas's Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 162 m.
Nearby
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Bongate House
Bongate House — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.
📷 4📷 3Other places · North East England
Barony of Westmorland
Barony of Westmorland in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · North East England
St Anne's Hospital
St Anne's Hospital — Grade II* listed building in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
St Lawrence's Bridge
St Lawrence's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
The Red House
The Red House — Grade II* listed house in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Appleby-in-Westmorland
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Bongate House
Bongate House — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Park House Caravan Park
Park House Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Wild Rose Caravan Site
Wild Rose Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Grandie Caravan Park
Grandie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 6B&Bs · North East England
Brow Farm
Brow Farm — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
1, Scattergate
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
The White Hare Cafe
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
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Gloucester Arms
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Appleby-in-Westmorland?
- Appleby-in-Westmorland is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6HH), in the parish of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
- What is Appleby-in-Westmorland?
- Appleby-in-Westmorland in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Appleby-in-Westmorland?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6HH.
- Is Appleby-in-Westmorland a protected site?
- Yes — Appleby-in-Westmorland is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Appleby-in-Westmorland?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6HH.