Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby developed as the market town of Westmorland after the Norman Conquest, having a strategic position in the Eden valley. It is an attractive market town with a great deal of interest and charm. Overlooked by Appleby Castle, a predominantly Norman structure, which provided the home for Lady Anne Clifford, in the 17th century. Appleby's main industry is tourism, due to its history, remote location, scenery and closeness to the Lake District, the North Pennines, Swaledale and Howgill Fells. Appleby has a railway station on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, and is a good place to see the steam trains that often pass.