Appleby-in-Westmorland
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.578, -2.491 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 68 20 |
| Population: | 3,048 |
| Dialling code: | 01931 (Shap) |
The small market town and civil parish of Appleby-in-Westmorland sits on the banks of the River Eden in the Eden Valley, within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in England. Historically the county town of Westmorland, it retains a compact medieval core with the motte-and-bailey of Appleby Castle, the tall spire of St Lawrence's Church and the rolling hills of the North Pennines framing the town.
The local economy leans on agriculture, a traditional market and tourism, with independent shops, cafés and galleries catering for walkers and visitors. Culturally it is perhaps best known for the longstanding Appleby Horse Fair, a major annual gathering important to Romani and Traveller communities, and for a steady programme of local events that keep its historic character alive.
Postcode districts covering Appleby-in-Westmorland
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Appleby-in-Westmorland Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Colby Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Murton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Hoff Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Crackenthorpe Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Long Marton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ormside Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Bolton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- King's Meaburn Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kirkby Thore Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
- Dufton Parish 4.9 miles8 km
Example postcodes in Appleby-in-Westmorland
CA16 6LB, CA16 6SB, CA16 6UL, CA16 6RE, CA16 6YA, CA16 6RH, CA16 6RA, CA16 6TJ, CA16 6XF … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 42.8 miles68.9 km
- Newcastle International Airport 45 miles72.3 km
- Appleby Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Warcop Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
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Schools in Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Appleby Grammar School Secondary
- Appleby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Lune Forest Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Old Park Country house 18.5 miles29.8 km