Barbon: Where the Lakes meets the Dales
Food scene
Great little delicatessen offering delicious speciality cheeses, a cafe serving snacks and lite lunches (lovely homemade soups!) and a handy village shop.
11 locals recommend
The Churchmouse at Barbon
New RoadGreat little delicatessen offering delicious speciality cheeses, a cafe serving snacks and lite lunches (lovely homemade soups!) and a handy village shop.
Family run traditional pub and restaurant... perfect after a days walking.
8 locals recommend
Barbon Inn
Family run traditional pub and restaurant... perfect after a days walking.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, you can dine in the intimate restaurant or cosy bar area ... great for Sunday lunch after a stroll along the river!
17 locals recommend
The Sun Inn
6 Market StOpen daily for lunch and dinner, you can dine in the intimate restaurant or cosy bar area ... great for Sunday lunch after a stroll along the river!
The Royal Barn Kirkby Lonsdale
New Roadtake your pick from over 60 craft beers!
The most amazing artisan ice cream ... a must when on holiday!
15 locals recommend
The Milking Parlour
The most amazing artisan ice cream ... a must when on holiday!
An award winning business, Low Sizergh Barn has a fantastic shop full of local goodies, a busy café where you can enjoy afternoon tea while watching the cows being milked in the dairy below, and a lovely selection of local crafts and gifts.
54 locals recommend
Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Café
An award winning business, Low Sizergh Barn has a fantastic shop full of local goodies, a busy café where you can enjoy afternoon tea while watching the cows being milked in the dairy below, and a lovely selection of local crafts and gifts.
A favourite of ours for lunch with friends, a romantic supper, or a family Sunday dinner. Choice of real ales, cocktails or wines ... all served with a warm welcome from the professional team.
19 locals recommend
Plato's, Bar, Restaurant with Rooms
2 Mill BrowA favourite of ours for lunch with friends, a romantic supper, or a family Sunday dinner. Choice of real ales, cocktails or wines ... all served with a warm welcome from the professional team.
Sightseeing
Kirkby Lonsdale, just 4 miles south of Barbon, is a traditional market town with plenty of tempting places to eat, lots of independent shops, and lovely walks along the River Lune, where you can stroll from Devil's Bridge to Ruskin's view ... well worth a visit!
117 locals recommend
Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale, just 4 miles south of Barbon, is a traditional market town with plenty of tempting places to eat, lots of independent shops, and lovely walks along the River Lune, where you can stroll from Devil's Bridge to Ruskin's view ... well worth a visit!
Take the 80 minute guided tour covering 1 mile of spectacular cave features including an underground waterfall, The Squeeze, The Devil's Tongue and The Face.
19 locals recommend
White Scar Caves Ltd
Take the 80 minute guided tour covering 1 mile of spectacular cave features including an underground waterfall, The Squeeze, The Devil's Tongue and The Face.
Beautiful National Trust medieval house with impressive gardens and events throughout the year for all the family.
74 locals recommend
Sizergh Castle
Beautiful National Trust medieval house with impressive gardens and events throughout the year for all the family.
Entertainment
The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is a hub of creativity in the small South Lakes town. The centre has three cinemas, visual arts and photographic galleries, a drama studio, art and crafts workshops, a great restaurant, the famous Vats Bar, an art-house cinema and Warehouse Café and a fantastic theatre seating 260 ... something for everyone and a great rainy day option!
90 locals recommend
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateThe Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is a hub of creativity in the small South Lakes town. The centre has three cinemas, visual arts and photographic galleries, a drama studio, art and crafts workshops, a great restaurant, the famous Vats Bar, an art-house cinema and Warehouse Café and a fantastic theatre seating 260 ... something for everyone and a great rainy day option!
Check out Liverpool Motor Club's website for this year's meet dates and a fun day out for any petrol heads!
Barbon Hillclimb
Check out Liverpool Motor Club's website for this year's meet dates and a fun day out for any petrol heads!
Walks
Be sure to bring your walking boots when staying at Old Kiln Cottage. With walks from the front door over the Barbondale Fells you can leave the car keys behind ... just remember to pack a picnic!
Barbon
Be sure to bring your walking boots when staying at Old Kiln Cottage. With walks from the front door over the Barbondale Fells you can leave the car keys behind ... just remember to pack a picnic!
Follow the circular waterfall trail along the river edges for the most spectacular views. An easy to follow 4 mile route, taking 2 - 4 hours to complete, the trail is perfect for young families looking for a fun day out.
118 locals recommend
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Follow the circular waterfall trail along the river edges for the most spectacular views. An easy to follow 4 mile route, taking 2 - 4 hours to complete, the trail is perfect for young families looking for a fun day out.