Appleby Horse Fair 2025

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. 

MASCG Chair, Steph Cordon and Police Gold Command, Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin, reflect on lessons learned from the 2024 Fair and plans for 2025.

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Don't arrive too early

Don't arrive too soon ahead of 2025 Fair

With the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair a little over a month away, Fair-goers who bring trailers (towed caravans) are being reminded of the importance of planning ahead and not arriving too soon.
1 May 2025
Bow Top at Appleby Horse Fair

Pre-Appleby Horse Fair Public Drop-In

To improve engagement prior to this year’s gathering, agencies from the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordination Group (MASCG) are holding a community drop-in event on Wednesday 14th May 2025 between 5pm and 8pm at Appleby Public Hall.
1 May 2025