The old market town of Kirkby Stephen is located in the upper Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, at the foot of the Howgill Fells. For every taste and budget, the old market town has a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Kirkby Stephen is a charming rural town with a thriving local community and many traditional old houses. It has cobbled old yards, quaint corners, and a lovely picnic area where “Frank’s Bridge” crosses the River Eden, while the old railway station is just a mile from the town.