Welcome to Appleby Horse Fair website
This is the official site for Appleby Fair set up by public sector agencies who co-ordinate the Fair, to make the event safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The Fair is an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby in Cumbria, which takes place on the first week in June, from Thursday to the following Wednesday, but this is essentially a weekend event the main days being the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, for the 2011 Fair this will be 3-5 June.
Appleby Horse Fair 2010 Evaluation Report
The Evaluation Report for Appleby Horse Fair 2010 has been
published by the Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group of
public agencies who undertake the operational planning for the
Fair each year. The Evaluation report includes public feedback
received via online comments forms, through public meetings held
in Appleby and South Lakeland and via forms handed in at Appleby
Tourist Information Centre during the Fair. To comment on the
report’s findings email:
chief.exec@eden.gov.uk
Read
the Appleby Horse 2010 Evaluation Report
Read the Evaluation Reports for:
Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group Minutes
To read the minutes of the meetings click
here.
Appleby Fair is unique in Europe and, as well as
attracting around 10,000 Gypsies and Travellers, over 30,000 other
visitors attend the Fair, with Sunday being the traditional main
visitors’ day. It transforms the town of Appleby for the week, as it
normally has a population of around 2,500.
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.
Images from the fair...
Links
Education on the HoofDetails of this year's events and booking form are now available.
News and events
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, events at the Fair and
minutes from meetings of Appleby Fair Strategic Group.
Information for those travelling by car, train, bus or bowtop.
About Appleby
The town, its history and where to stay.
Background on the Fair and its significance to Gypsies and Travellers.