News

Appleby Horse Fair Police Gold Commander, Det. Supt Dan StQuintin, alongside Eden NPT Sgt Phil Hall, were in Kirkby Stephen on Bank Holiday Monday, speaking to residents and visiting businesses to offer advice and reassurance ahead of the fair.

Partner agencies within the Multi Agency Strategic Coordinating Group (MASCG) for Appleby Horse Fair have announced a series of changes to the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the 2026 Fair.

Enhanced enforcement action will be in place during the 2026 Fair for any vehicles found to be in contravention of parking restrictions.

Due to the recent outbreak of Equine Influenza in the region, we would like to remind everyone planning on attending this year’s Appleby Horse Fair, which starts on Thursday 4 June, to remain vigilant and follow sensible bio-security measures.

Police have acted in Appleby today (22 May) after reports of people riding at speed with horse and sulkies on The Sands.

The pre-Appleby Horse Fair policing operation has begun with the seizure of an uninsured van.

Statement from outgoing MASCG Chair, Steph Cordon, on the handover to incoming Chair, Claire Notman.

With one month to go until the start of Appleby Horse fair on Thursday 4 June, Fair-goers bringing towed caravans to this year’s Appleby Horse Fair are being reminded of the need to carefully plan their journeys and not arrive too soon.

A pre-fair public meeting for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair will be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026 between 5pm and 8pm at Appleby Public Hall.

Come and speak to your locally elected Westmorland and Furness Council members for Eden & Lyvennet Vale about any and all matters relating to Appleby Horse Fair at Brampton Village Hall on Wednesday 18 March, between 4pm and 5pm.