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... when we'll be celebrating the wonderful Westmorland Dales!
Plans are well underway for the usual packed programme of exploration, activities and entertainment for all, with some special events in store too. Watch this website for full details, and in the meantime get a taste of what's to come from the buttons below and the wonderful video made for us by Cumbria Tourism.
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary too, so don't miss out on our prize draw - you could win a two-night stay for up to four people at Ewe-Nique Lonnin, a fully accessible cabin on a traditional working hill farm in the Westmorland Dales, with a breakfast hamper full of delicious local produce included.
Everyone's welcome at the Festival and as usual the bulk of our events - and everything for children - will be free of charge. We are enormously grateful to all the partners and sponsors who make this possible.
If you're an artist, maker or food producer or represent a community or conservation group and would like to be part of the Festival, or if you have any general queries, please contact us at info@westmorlanddalesfestival.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Vivienne Littlefair, Chair, and the Westmorland Dales Festival team
Photographs above © ① Denise Saunders ② & ④ Cumbria Tourism
③ Kirkby Stephen Walkers are Welcome ⑤ WDF
Video © Cumbria Tourism
Events running on both days
Art takes over the pens in Kirkby Stephen's Auction Mart!
Discover Kirkby Stephen's historic station and steam railway
Pick up a leaflet from the Upper Eden Visitor Centre and explore Kirkby Stephen and the nearby countryside at your own pace
A fun programme of entertainment for the Festival weekend!
Events on Saturday 25 July
10:00 at The Old Forge. FREE, donations please to Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue. Places are limited, to book please email waw@uppereden.org.uk
10.30-12:00. Explore the history, heritage and industry of a traditional Westmorland Dales village with Keith Cooper. Followed by an optional sandwich lunch at the village pub, The Three Greyhounds. To book please email info@westmorlanddalesfestival.org
10:30 - 12:30. A guided walk led by lifelong resident Kyle Blue, who will relate the history and fascinating tales of the village and its past residents. Optional refreshments afterwards at the Orton Scar cafe. To book please email info@westmorlanddalesfestival.org
11:00-15:00, Market Square. Lakeland Arts leads this drop-in activity, giving festivalgoers of all ages the chance to try their hands at eco-inspired crafts
11:00-15:00. Enjoy family activities, nature workshops and a guided tour of Kirkby Stephen's Jubilee Park
16:15-18:15. Discover highlights of the Westmorland Dales with David Evans, Scheme Manager of the former Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership. To book please email info@westmorlanddalesfestival.org
Events on Sunday 26 July
10:00. Kirkby Stephen's oldest and best known band opens up Day Two of the Festival on Church Green and introduces a morning of great live music
10:00-16:00, on Church Green. Meet our local artists, makers and producers as well as community and conservation groups
10:00-16:00 on Church Green. Circus skills workshops, face painting, bubbleology & all-day entertainment with Matt & Rosie
11:00-15:00. A day of wild play in Kirkby Stephen! Find Stomping Ground on Church Green & by Frank's Bridge, on the banks of the river Eden
All-day refreshments in the Masonic Hall
12:00-14:00 Bring along your pooches and show them off at Eden Animal Rescue's fun dog show!
14:00-16:00, Church Green. A cookery demonstration by our special guest Harrison Ward, with the chance to sample his food and ask questions afterwards
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