The remarkable Lady Anne Clifford devoted much of her time to restoring the neglected estates, castles and churches in the area. Her work is much in evidence at Appleby. Appleby Castle was her home for a period of time. Both Lady Anne and her mother, Lady Margaret, are buried in St Lawrence’s Church and commemorated by splendid tombs. In her time there were many beggars, and her concern for those in dire need led her to build the almshouses, now called the Hospital of St Anne, near the Castle entrance. Early June, the Appleby Horse Fair takes place attacting thousands of visitors. The area is very busy and accommodation hard to secure.