Appleby Horse Fair saw a drop in the number of caravans and tents at this year’s Fair, in comparison to 2025, likely because of the mixed weather over the main days of the Fair.
Following this years Horse Fair, agencies from the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordination Group (MASCG) are holding a community drop-in event on Wednesday 17 June.
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.
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.
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.
