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Towns & cities · North East England

King's Meaburn

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

King's Meaburn — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.

King's Meaburn, towns & cities in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Appleby · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit King's Meaburn, the nearest railway station is Appleby, located 6.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

King's Meaburn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 105 people. Address: CA10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK". Coordinates: 54.5830°, -2.5830°.

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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

King's Meaburn (English: ) is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) from Appleby-in-Westmorland and 10 miles (16 km) from Penrith, situated in the valley of the River Lyvennet. The river flows just to the west of the village and was crossed by a ford on the road to Newby and Morland. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 105, which increased to 135 according to the 2011 Census. The village is renowned for hosting an annual Beer Festival at The White Horse.

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Background

History

King's Meaburn was believed to be an Anglo-Saxon settlement during the 7th and 8th centuries, which is supported by the Anglo-Saxon origin of its name. The name "Meaburn" derives from "Meadburn," signifying a meadow by a stream. The name King's Meaburn goes back to the 12th century. The King at the time, Henry II, gave part of the village's lands to Sir Hugh de Morville, and the other part to his sister, Maud de Veteripont. Sir Hugh eventually fell out of favour with the King, after which the King reclaimed Sir Hugh's section of the land, and hence the name King's Meaburn. The land that belonged to Maud was and to this day (September 2008) is called Maulds Meaburn. One notable event in the…

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Coordinates
54.5830, -2.5830
Parish
King's Meaburn
Postcode
CA10
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Population
105
Nearest railway station
Appleby6.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

King's Meaburn is a village located in North East England with a population of 105. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
105
Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Things to see in King's Meaburn

4 attractions within 12 km.

Flass📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Flass

Flass — 19th century house in Cumbria, England, UK.

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The bridge at Littlebeck - geograph.org.uk - 1021449📷 4

Other places · North East England

Littlebeck

Littlebeck in England North East, United Kingdom.

Lyvennet river upstream from Dent bridge - geograph.org.uk - 103455📷 4

National parks · North East England

Maulds Meaburn

Maulds Meaburn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Public bridleway from King's Meaburn to Burwain Hall - geograph.org.uk - 5298965📷 5

Mountains & hills · North East England

Threat Rigg

Threat Rigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 176 m.

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Nearby

The bridge at Littlebeck - geograph.org.uk - 1021449📷 4

Other places · North East England

Littlebeck

Littlebeck in England North East, United Kingdom.

Public bridleway from King's Meaburn to Burwain Hall - geograph.org.uk - 5298965📷 5

Mountains & hills · North East England

Threat Rigg

Threat Rigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 176 m.

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Field views - geograph.org.uk - 8206019📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Highgate Holiday Park

Highgate Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north east.

Freehighgateholidaypark.co.uk
South End - geograph.org.uk - 7046144📷 5

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Bewley Castle

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South End - geograph.org.uk - 7046144📷 5

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Bewley Castle

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Field near Newby - geograph.org.uk - 5859310📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Newby End Farm Caravan Site

Newby End Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.

newbyendfarm.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near King's Meaburn

Places to stay

Field views - geograph.org.uk - 8206019📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Highgate Holiday Park

Highgate Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north east.

Freehighgateholidaypark.co.uk
Field near Newby - geograph.org.uk - 5859310📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Newby End Farm Caravan Site

Newby End Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.

newbyendfarm.co.uk
Morland, St. Lawrence's Church, Anglo-Saxon tower with a c17th top storey addition - geograph.org.uk - 7598677📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Greengill Campsite

Greengill Campsite — a campsite in england north east.

Freegreengillholidays.co.uk
Low Moor Row on A66 - geograph.org.uk - 5738122📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Low Moor Caravan and Campsite

Low Moor Caravan and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freelowmoorcaravanpark.co.uk
Junction, Cliburn - geograph.org.uk - 8205998📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Grange Court (C & MC CL)

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St James's Church,Temple Sowerby - geograph.org.uk - 1807099📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freekingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Junction of Scattergate and Colby Lane, Appleby - geograph.org.uk - 5033649📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

1, Scattergate

1, Scattergate in England North East, United Kingdom.

Langwathby - geograph.org.uk - 259485📷 3

Historic pubs · North West England

Langwathby

Langwathby in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Brewery Lane, Penrith New Squares - geograph.org.uk - 4366805📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Two Lions public house and integral stables

Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Board ^ Elbow, Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 3462077📷 6

Historic pubs · North West England

Gloucester Arms

Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

George Hotel Devonshire Street Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 1560122📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Narrowbar Cafe

Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.

narrowbarcafe.co.uk
Ducks In Dacre - geograph.org.uk - 2428751📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King's Meaburn?
King's Meaburn is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10), in the parish of King's Meaburn.
What is King's Meaburn?
King's Meaburn — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.
How do I get to King's Meaburn?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10.
Is King's Meaburn a protected site?
Yes — King's Meaburn is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is King's Meaburn free to visit?
Yes, King's Meaburn is free to enter.
How do I get to King's Meaburn?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10.