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Appleby Horse Fair 2020 will not take place.

People in the Gypsy and Traveller community and the settled community are being thanked for their understanding following the news the 2020 Appleby Horse Fair will not take place.

Appleby Horse Fair 2020 will not take place this year, in line with Government advice about avoiding large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new Appleby Horse Fair non-emergency reporting option introduced ahead of the 2019 fair has proven a useful resource for the public.

Despite heavy rainfall for most of Saturday, the number of caravans at Appleby Horse Fair held steady in 2019 at a little short of 1,200 caravans.

The ramp was closed yesterday morning (8 June) and has remained closed this morning (9 June).

Appleby Horse Fair 2019 began with a dry day - however, this is not expected to last, which has the potential to cause issues with the River Eden.

As the annual Appleby Fair approaches, public drop-in sessions are being held by Cumbria Police, South Lakeland District Council and Cumbria County Council.

Community Action Group meetings (CAGs) are being held across Eden in the lead up to Appleby Horse Fair to give people the opportunity to discuss any issues arising in their community, relating to the Fair.

Gypsies and Travellers who stopped on the A685 prior to the Horse Fair last year are being advised that in 2019 certain areas will be closed to all camping - including motor vehicles, trailers and horse-drawn vehicles