Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages

Knock, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria

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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), 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 accommodating large family groups or friends all year round.
Call 017683 61867 to discuss your individual group accommodation requirements including activities and catering.

Haltwhistle Walking Festival: Saturday 26th April to Monday 5th May 2008
Haltwhistle's 10th Walking festival

Dalemain, Penrith - National Gardens Open Day:
29th April 2008

Ullswater Walking Festival:
10th to 18th May 2008
A week long festival offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy guided walks with qualified and knowledgeable local guides

Fell Pony Stallion Show, Dalemain, Penrith:
12th May 2008
017684 86450 for information

Harness Racing:
25th May 2008
Home Farm Field, Appleby
Approximately 9 heats and a final. Further details from Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

Northern Rocks: The North Pennines Festival of Geology and Landscape
Sat 24th May - Sunday 8th June 2008 Inclusive
Two weeks packed full of events and activities across the North Pennines AONB & UNESCO
European and Global Geopark.

Appleby Horse Fair:
4th to 11th June 2008
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:
10th June 2008
Home Farm Field, Appleby
Approximately 9 heats and a final. Further details from Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

Appleby Carnival:
12th & 13th July 2008
Various venues in and around Appleby
Parade, arena events, duck racing, side shows. Further details from 017683 52835

Langwathby Scarecrow Festival:
12th & 13th July 2008

Dalemain Food and Craft Show:
11th to 13th July 2008
Show opening times 10am nual event

Appleby Jazz Festival:
July 2008 (unfortunately this has been cancelled for 2008)
The Royal Oak, Bongate, Appleby
Annual event. Further details from 017683 51052.

Penrith Show:
Sat 26th July 2008
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:
25th, 26th and 27th July 2008
Featuring over 100 selected potters in marquees on the parkland at Hutton-in-the-Forest.
Penrith.

Lowther Show:
8th, 9th & 10th August 2008
Lowther Show, Nr. Penrith
Animals, trade stands, side shows, arena displays.

Potfest in the Pens:
8th, 9th and 10th August 2008
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:
Thursday 14th August 2008
Near Appleby Golf Course
Animals, trade stands, side shows. Further details from 01931 714571.

Dufton Agricultural and Sheepdog Show:
Sat 30th August 2008
Field near Dufton, Appleby.
Animals, trade stands, side shows. Further details from 017683 62015

Patterdale Sheep Dog Trials:
Sat 23rd August 2008

Harness Racing:
25th August 2008
Home Farm Field, Appleby
Approximately 9 heats and a final. Further details from Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

The Westmorland County Show
Thursday 11th September 2008
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.

Art in Eden
September 2008
Opportunity to meet 40 professional artists at work in their studios. Activities and workshops.

Apple Day:
Sun 14th October 2008
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby

Haltwhistle Walking Festival: Saturday 11th October to Sunday 19th October 2008
Haltwhistle's Walking festival with a series of guided walks.

Kendal Mountain Film Festival:
November 2008 Lectures, films, mountain art and photographic exhibitions. To be held at the Brewery Arts & Leisure Centre, Kendal plus Rheged, Penrith.

Easter Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally:
Kirkby Stephen
Saturday and Sunday March 2009

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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