Kirkby Thore
Travel Guide
Visit Kirkby Thore

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Clean room,polite staff
Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Shap Wells Hotel
Good basic cooked and continental breakfast selection
Reviewed on 4 January 2026

Westmorland Hotel Tebay
The room was so restful and had every amenity needed. The staff were lovely and so helpful. A great stay.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Lovely little cottage, nestled in peace and quiet, its our 3rd stay and we enjoy coming here, the hosts are lovely, and there's plenty to do with a short drive.
Reviewed on 3 December 2025

Detatched, Cosy Cottage With Mountain Views - Parking, Sleeps 8, Pet-friendly
We had a lovely stay at this lovely house. We found the house very welcoming and it even had a Xmas tree and decorations up. The kitchen was very well stocked. We all found the beds comfortable. The route up to the house is not for the faint hearted but worth it once you arrive at the property. Thank ...
Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Lovelady Shield House
Popular places to visit

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

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

Penrith Castle
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.

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.

Brotherswater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brotherswater during your travels in Patterdale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Long Meg and Her Daughters
You can find out about the history of Hunsonby with a visit to Long Meg and Her Daughters. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Ullswater
- Whinfell Forest
- North Pennines
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Hellvellyn
- Penrith Castle
- Aira Force
- High Force
- Rheged
- Swaledale Museum
- Lowther Park
- Dalemain
- Hutton in the Forest
- Blencathra
- Eden Valley
- Appleby Castle
- Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
- Teesdale
- Weardale Museum
- Brougham Castle
- Brough Castle
- Brotherswater
- Long Meg and Her Daughters
- Shap Abbey
- Brougham Hall
- Rookin House Activity Centre
- Kennedys Fine Chocolates
- Mayburgh Henge
- Low Force
- Nenthead Mines





