Members of all communities are being urged to refrain from engaging in criminality as the policing operation continues ahead of this year’s Appleby Horse Fair - following almost 30 arrests.
Staff from eight animal welfare charities* who make up the Appleby Horse Project are making their final preparations for next week’s Fair in the Cumbrian town.
During the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria Police will be consulting with communities regarding their views on the use of emerging technology which could help police and partner agencies make future fairs safer for all.
Cumbria Police is urging motorists to drive with caution and to expect to encounter slow-moving traffic in and around Cumbria this weekend and into next week, ahead of the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair.
A prolonged period of dry weather has raised animal welfare concerns and prompted a “Don’t arrive too soon” message for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair from the RSPCA.
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.
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.
