Appleby-in-Westmorland Tourist Information

The historic town of Appleby-in-Westmorland lies within a loop of the River Eden.

Once part of Scotland, the town was transferred to England in 1092 but suffered frequent raids by the Scots and was almost destroyed in 1388.

Boroughgate at the heart of the town links the well-preserved Norman castle (currently closed) to the beautiful medieval church of St Lawrence.

Lady Ann Clifford, who lived in Appleby Castle and was responsible for the improvement and expansion of many of the Clifford family castles across Northern England, was buried at St Lawrence's in 1676.

The former county town of Westmorland, Appleby is now mainly a tourist destination.

The famous Appleby Horse Fair, held in early June each year, was established in the 18th century and still attracts gypsies from all over the country.

Appleby-in-Westmorland is a station on the famous Settle - Carlisle railway.  This 72 mile line passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the north of England.

Not far from the town lies the restored Eden Valley Railway, which operates trains between Appleby and Warcop.