Kirkby Thore Travel Guide

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Roman Milestone (In Context) Adjacent to a layby on the A66. Dufton Pike can be seen in the far right distance between the two horses.
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Roman Milestone (In Context) Adjacent to a layby on the A66. Dufton Pike can be seen in the far right distance between the two horses.
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View Eastwards from Sleastonhow Lane The Cross Fell range had this cloud just touching the tops for all of this very cold, frosty day.
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St Michael's Church, Kirkby Thore The church is Grade II* listed, and was built in the 12C with later additions. The west tower has stepped buttresses and bell-openings in the Decorated style, as are the chancel and aisle windows. The embattled parapet has a 17C gabled bellcote on the east side. There is a north window set in a Norman arch. The moulded octagonal font was provided in 1688 by Thomas Machell, the rector, whose coat of arms is carved on one side. In the chancel the Wharton coat-of-arms is set into the wall. There is a blocked 14C priests' door to the right of the 19C vestry.
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Flooded fields near Kirkby Thore The ubiquitous discharge from the gypsum works spoils a fine Pennine view
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North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
The price is ₹10,181 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹10,181
₹12,217 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
Hotel was lovely, a warm welcome on arrival. Beds were comfy and shower was great. We loved the gym and spa area. It would have been nice for the hotel to let us know prior to arrival there would be renovations during our stay, we had no communication about this happening. We were woken up with the ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Westmorland Hotel Tebay

Westmorland Hotel Tebay

3 out of 5
M6 Penrith England
The price is ₹9,163 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹9,163
₹10,996 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (851 reviews)
Very nice room. Restaurant dinner and breakfast excellent quality. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Westmorland Hotel Tebay
Shap Wells Hotel

Shap Wells Hotel

3 out of 5
Shap Penrith England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (533 reviews)
Good basic cooked and continental breakfast selection

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby.
Lovelady Shield House
Eden Grove by Guestz

Eden Grove by Guestz

2 out of 5
Eden Grove Appleby-in-Westmorland England
Stay at this apartment in Appleby-in-Westmorland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Eden Valley and Courtyard Gallery are located ...
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Glen Cottage

Glen Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Penrith England
Stay at this golf cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ...
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Ullswater

Ullswater

4.5/5(293 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.

Ullswater
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Lowther Castle and Gardens

4.5/5(27 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Penrith Castle
Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic

Aira Force

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aira Force
A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

Dalemain Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Dalemain Country Park
Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Brougham Hall

Cities near Kirkby Thore

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Long Marton Hall, with view towards the fells.
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Long Marton