The ancient market town of Kirkby Stephen in the Upper Eden Valley enjoys an enviable position between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. The town is Cumbria's first 'Walkers are Welcome' town and has won the prestigious title of Calor® 'English Village of the Year'.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team are here to help you make the most of your visit and can provide you with all you need to know about where to stay, where to eat, things to do and how to get here. Come and see us while you are here and you won't miss a thing!
Contact us:
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Send us an email: ks.tic@eden.gov.uk
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Give us a call: 017683 71199
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Send us a fax: 017683 72728
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Call in and see us: Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4QN
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Winter Opening Times:
| Day |
Time |
| Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday |
10am to 12pm |
| Thursday and Sunday |
Closed |
Main Services:
Local Accommodation Finding and Booking Service
We are able to search for available accommodation in the Kirkby Stephen area.
Local and regional Information Service
We stock a range of leaflets and information on Kirkby Stephen and surrounding areas, including local town guides, walking and cycling leaflets (including local and regional long distance routes), local bus/train timetables, local maps and local event and attraction information. We also have information on what to see and do around the Eden Valley, Cumbria - The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.
Trans-Pennine (North East to Lancashire) Express Coach Service Ticket Agents
We are ticket agents for the Trans Pennine Express Coach Service.
What else does the TIC have to offer?
Blue Tooth Hub
Download audio files of the town's famous Poetry Path to your mobile device and listen to all 12 poems, read by Meg Peacocke, as you walk along this attractive walk.
Wide range of maps, guides, books and DVD's on sale
We stock a selection of Wainwright and Settle to Carlisle DVD's, Coast to Coast Path merchandise and are stockists of the Kirkby Stephen Poetry Path Book, Discover Eden Walks and walking guides by Graham Allan and Peter McWilliam.
Meeting Room
We have a meeting room above the TIC which is available for hire, please contact us for further details.
Other services
We supply RADAR national key scheme (NKS) keys for accessible toilets. This national system offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets around the country. Disabled toilets are available at Stoneshot.
Access to Tourist Information Centre: Level access to information desk.
Useful links
A useful town map with further information on Car Parking in Kirkby Stephen, is available.
