Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages

Knock, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria

tel: 01768 361867
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Events

Looking for holiday cottage accommodation in Cumbria - the Lake District? Why not stay in one of our 6 self-catering holiday cottages while attending one or more of these local events? Our self catering holiday cottages are an ideal base for touring (Cumbria - the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Scottish Borders, Eden Valley), walking, cycling (we are on the Pennine, Cumbrian and Eden cycle-ways) or simply relaxing in beautiful surroundings. In addition, nearby there are 2 golf courses, riding stables, coarse and game fishing. Visit our home page and view our Cumbrian cottages on-line.

Group Accommodation:
Milburn Grange is perfectly located for providing group cottage accommodation for families and large groups of families or friends requiring a year round break and a perfect base for visiting Cumbria and the Lake District or the Eden Valley.
Call 017683 61867 to discuss your individual group accommodation requirements in beautiful Cumbria including the arranging of activities and the provision of catering in your holiday cottages.

Harness Racing:
30th & 31st May 2010
Home Farm Field, Appleby
Approximately 9 heats and a final. Further details from Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

23rd Scottish Country Dancing Week:
31st May to 5th June 2010
Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith CA10 3EX
An annual dance festival held at Morland, accommodation available at Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages.

Northern Rocks: The North Pennines Festival of Geology and Landscape
22nd May - 6th June 2010
Two weeks packed full of events and activities across the North Pennines AONB & UNESCO
European and Global Geopark.

Appleby Horse Fair:
3rd June 2010
Held annually on Fair Hill, about one mile north of the town centre, the Horse Fair has been held here since 1750, prior to which it was held in the town. Appleby Horse Fair is one of the largest horse fairs in Europe and its timing is determined by the second Wednesday in June which is always the last day, noon on the previous Thursday being the time when travellers are first allowed on Fair Hill. Prior to this travellers may be seen encamped in the surrounding area. At fair time up to 1600 caravans are parked on the hill, ranging from the traditional horse-drawn vardos to modern units towed by cars.

Harness Racing:
12th June 2010
Home Farm Field, Appleby
Approximately 9 heats and a final. Further details from Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

Appleby Carnival:
10th & 11th July 2010
Various venues in and around Appleby
Parade, arena events, duck racing, side shows. Further details from 017683 53254

Langwathby Scarecrow Festival:
10th & 11th July 2010

Dalemain Food and Craft Show:
9th, 10th & 11th July 2010
Show opening times 10am annual event

Penrith Show:
24th July 2010
Xtreme trials display team, Battle of Britain memorial flight display, sheepdog displays, full range of livestock classes, industrial and horticultural sections and lots more.
For all enquiries and a show schedule call 01931713325

Potfest in the Park:
30th July to 1st August 2010
Potfest in the Park features over 100 selected potters in marquees on the parkland at Hutton-in-the-Forest.
Penrith.

Potfest in the Pens:
6th, 7th & 8th August 2010
The event is the oldest potters market in the UK showing the work of up to 150 Potters
Auction Mart, Penrith, Cumbria.

Appleby Agricultural Show:
Sat 14th August 2010
Near Appleby Golf Course
Animals, trade stands, side shows. Further details from 01931 714571.

Patterdale Sheep Dog Trials:
Sat August 2010
Come and sample a special country pursuit with a visit to the show. This is one of the few remaining genuinely traditional shows now in its 106th year.

Harness Racing:
August 2010
Home Farm Field, Appleby
Approximately 9 heats and a final. Further details from Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

Dufton Show - Agricultural and Horse Show:
28th August 2010
Dufton Show field, Appleby.
Animals, trade stands, side shows and Barbecue and music in the evening. Further details from 017683 62015

Ullswater Outdoor Festival:
Saturday 25th September to Sunday 3rd October 2010
Over 9 days with more than 50 guided walks to suit everyone ranging from gentle scenic strolls to more experienced mountaineering around Englands most beautiful lake.

The Westmorland County Show
September 2010
Lane Farm, Crooklands.
Animals, trade stands and side shows. One of Britains Oldest and Cumbria's Biggest Livestock Show. All visitors welcome from 8.00am until 5.30pm. 015395 67804 for details.

International Sheep Dog Trials at Lowther
September 2010
The International sheep dog trials come to Lowther Castle, only 20 mins from Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages and we welcome dogs and well behaved owners!

Art in Eden
September 2010
Opportunity to meet 40 professional artists at work in their studios. Activities and workshops.

Appleby Beer & Blues:
September 2010
Live at the Public Hall, Appleby CA16 6TA.
Tickets available from
Appleby Tourist Info 017683 51177
www.wegottickets.com

Apple Day:
Sun October 2010
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby

Haltwhistle Walking Festival: Friday October to Sunday October 2010
Haltwhistle's Walking festival with a series of guided walks.

Kendal Mountain Film Festival:
November 2010 Lectures, films, mountain art and photographic exhibitions. To be held at the Brewery Arts & Leisure Centre, Kendal plus Rheged, Penrith.
Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages are conveniently located between Kendal and Penrith

Easter Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally:
Kirkby Stephen
Saturday March and Sunday March 2011 TBC
A lovely collection of classic vehicles including Public Service, Commercial, Vans, Military, Fire Appliances, Tractors and related stalls.

Haltwhistle Walking Festival:
Saturday April to Monday May 2011
Haltwhistle's 13th Walking festival

Dalemain, Penrith - National Gardens Open Day:
April 2011 TBC

Fell Pony Stallion and Colt Show, Dalemain, Penrith:
May 2011
017684 86450 for information

Note : The information on this page is correct as far as we are aware but if you are visiting Cumbria to visit a particular event then please confirm that the event is still going ahead.

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