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Welcome to Kirkby Stephen

Surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of Upper Eden, Kirkby Stephen is a historic market town Near the eastern border of Cumbria. It was the first �Walkers are Welcome� town in the county, and has won the Calor �English Village of the Year�. Its quaint pubs and shops, surrounding natural beauty, and well-known floral displays, make Kirkby Stephen the ideal destination for those looking to escape the bustle of urban life and let their stress melt away.

Welcome to Eden

As soon as you arrive in Eden, you'll be able to see exactly how it gained its name. A beautiful corner of northern England, visitors can explore the towering mountains of Ullswater reflected in placid lakes, the sprawling moorlands of the North Pennines, and the river Eden that meanders through the staggering slopes of the Eden Valley. With incredible opportunities for walking and cycling, and plenty of charming towns and villages to rest in along the way, Eden is the perfect place to refresh yourself and reconnect with nature.

Discover Acorn Bank

Notable for its impressive herb garden and historic fruit orchards, Acorn Bank is one of many interesting relics of the north's proud industrial past. Visitors can wander down Crowdundle Beck and see its partially restored windmill, with a chance of seeing some local wildlife along the way, then settle down at the tea room, or explore the sandstone house itself and soak in magnificent views of Eden.

Planning a trip to Kirkby Stephen? Travelodge Penrith Hotel is a half-hour drive away, and Travelodge Scotch Corner Skeeby Hotel can be reached in 40 minutes.