The Black Lion stands at the crossroads as you enter the peaceful fell village of Ireby from the Keswick / Bassenthwaite direction.
It is on the northern border of the Lake District National Park and is popular with locals and tourists alike. It has close ties with the adjacent Globe Hall for arts and entertainment. The plans for its future as a community owned pub include opening as a café and offering a range of other services.
To be able to purchase the Black Lion we need a total share pledge of £165,000
Price of pub purchase has been agreed at £395000
We have already raised an incredible amount locally and are poised to spread the investment net wider.
Watch out for our advertisement in regional media and our imminent Crowdfunder campaign.
DON’T DELAY – INVEST TODAY
The more money we have raised before our Community Ownership Fund application goes in, the higher our chance of success.
Every £400 is worth £1000 in COF money.
We have just been awarded the Community Shares Standard Mark
Ireby is the oldest market town in Cumberland with a charter dating back to 1236 and a market cross dating from 1275.
