It transforms the town of Appleby for the week, as it normally has a population of around 2, The information on this website has been prepared by the public sector organisations which co-ordinate the Fair and is designed to make the Fair as safe and enjoyable as possible for everyone. Please respect changes in the way the Fair is co-ordinated. All comments about the Fair are welcome, please email: [email protected]. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Andrew Connell While a minute Channel 5 TV documentary shed the spotlight on Appleby Horse Fair this month, local historian Andrew Connell has spent years researching the history and myths around the annual Romany gypsy and travellers event.
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Useful links. Contact us Send a sport report Get our app Advertise with us About us. Many of the horses are taken down to 'the Sands', near the town centre and beside the river Eden, where horses are ridden into the river to be washed. If you are visiting for the day, using public transport to travel to Appleby is recommended, because of the problems with congestion and safety when travelling by car.
Most accommodation in Appleby is booked for the following year when visitors leave. Accommodation within the Eden area, and further afield in Penrith and Ullswater can be found in our 'where to stay' section.
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