Appleby Horse Fair
Appleby Horse Fair is an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby in Westmorland, which takes place over a week in early June, from a Thursday to the following Wednesday, but this is essentially a weekend event, the main days being the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Public Safety
Thousands of people attend Appleby Horse Fair each year and do so safely. However, Appleby is a unique event, with fast-moving, as well as tethered horses around the town for the duration. People are asked - particularly first time visitors - to make sure they are aware of steps they can take to stay safe.
Find out more by visiting our Public Safety page.
Claire Notman, MASCG Chair and Senior Manager for Communities at Westmorland and Furness Council and Det. Supt. Dan StQuintin, Police Gold Commander for Appleby Horse Fair, reflect on the 2026 Fair and how the MASCG's delivered its plans to ensure the event was as safe as possible for all concerned.
