visit staveley...

The bustling village of Staveley nestles at the foot of the secluded Kentmere Valley. Its history shaped by two rivers: the fast-flowing river Kent and the smaller river Gowan. An area of rolling countryside interspersed with valleys, woods, hedges and drystone walls.

Wild, open moorlands dominate the uplands, descending through tree-clothed valley sides to low-lying pasture land on the valley bottoms.

 

About the area

History & heritage

Kentmere stretches for nearly 10 miles from Staveley to Kentmere reservoir, a valley rich in ancient history.
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Art & culture

Every year in August residents put on an Art Exhibition for regional artists at the Roundhouse in Staveley.
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Natural environment

Staveley is an excellent base for walks, cycling and bridleways, a perfect way of enjoying the natural environment.
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What's on

Come and watch Staveley's annual carnival in July, a great day out!
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Did you know...

Food and Drink

Hawkshead Brewery
The brewery are producing over 100 barrels of real ale per week. The brewery is linked to Wilf's café, enabling diners to enjoy a pint of real ale with their meal.

Wilf's Café
Serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks and afternoon teas in the former bobbin mill. All food is homemade.

Eagle & Child
Serving a variety of Cumbrian real ales and homemade food using local produce. Riverside beer garden. Annual Beer Festival in early May.

 

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Eric Robson's Staveley

Chair of gardener's question time on BBC radio 4, acclaimed writer and broadcaster Eric Robson gives his own unique introduction to Staveley.

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