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Nestling in the foothills of the magnificent Howgill Fells in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Sedbergh is full of character with cobbled yards and fascinating historic houses, many of which bear the hallmarks of the old knitting and woollen trades.
The town has several quality galleries, craft workshops, an art and heritage centre, and a fine Norman church dating from around 1130. Sedbergh is well known for its public school founded in 1525 and it is reputed that Bonnie Prince Charlie hid in the chimney of what is now the town chemist during his retreat north in the 18th century.
There is a Wednesday market, a good range of shops and eating places and excellent walking, plus a golf course. Sedbergh is an emerging Book Town and also featured in the recent BBC2's 2005 "Twin Town" series.
For more information contact Sedbergh Information Centre Tel: 015396 20125.
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DON’T MISS:
- Sedbergh Medieval Charter Fair (August) when locals don medieval costume to celebrate the town being granted charter to hold a market. The Sedbergh Gala (May) is also a popular attraction.
- Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House near Sedbergh, the oldest meeting house in northern England dating from 1675!
- Castlehaw Tower, the site of an ancient motte and bailey castle high above Settlebeck offering splendid views
- Cautley Spout Waterfall cascading 200m in less than half a mile in a series of waterfalls beside Cautley Crag.
- Farfield Mill Arts and Heritage Centre with over 20 artists in open studios. Exhibitions on four floors and home made goodies in the café!
- Holme Open Farm where children can touch and feed baby animals. There are guided tours, a nature trail, working sheep dogs and evening badger watches!
- Trail riding for experienced riders with D&P Equestrian in some of Britain's most beautiful countryside.
- Sedbergh Golf Club - delightful parkland course surrounded by beautful countryside.
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