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Appleby Horse Fair
Appleby Horse Fair is an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby in Westmorland, which takes place over a week in early June, from a Thursday to the following Wednesday, but this is essentially a weekend event, the main days being the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Appleby Fair is unique in Europe and, as well as attracting around 10,000 Gypsies and Travellers, over 30,000 other visitors attend the Fair.
Appleby Horse Fair 2025 dates
The dates for the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair are Thursday 5th June to Wednesday 11th June (with the main days being Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June).
Note - if you plan to visit after Sunday 8 June you may be disappointed as there will be very little to see.