Patient, experienced children's barbers — 20 minutes from Appleby via the A66
Getting a child's hair cut shouldn't feel like an ordeal for anyone involved — not for the child, not for the parent, and not for the barber. But that's exactly how it ends up when the person holding the clippers doesn't have the patience or the know-how for little ones. It's one of the reasons a growing number of families from Appleby make the short hop along the A66 to see us on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith.
Andrew and Isaac are genuinely good with kids. Not in a marketing-copy, "we love children" sort of way. In a practical, everyday way — they cut children's hair all day long, from nervous toddlers sitting on a parent's knee for the very first time to teenagers who know exactly what they want and won't settle for anything less. They work at the child's pace, keep the atmosphere relaxed, and don't force things if a little one needs a minute.
Our quiet village setting helps too. There's no busy high street noise, no crowds, no rushing. Just a calm, friendly shop where kids can settle in and actually enjoy the experience. With 97+ reviews and a 4.8-star rating on Google, the quality speaks for itself — and a lot of those reviews specifically mention how good we are with children.
We cut hair for every age group, starting from around one year old. Here's what's available:
We work by appointment so there's no waiting around with restless children. Book a slot online before you set off from Appleby and everything will be ready when you arrive.
Head west out of Appleby-in-Westmorland and join the A66 towards Penrith. It's a straightforward dual carriageway run — 13 miles, about 20 minutes with no towns to navigate through on the way. Come off at the Skirsgill Lane turning and turn onto Skirsgill Lane. We're right there on the lane.
Free parking directly outside the shop means no messing about with car parks or keeping children entertained while you hunt for a space. Quite a few Appleby families combine the trip with a quick stop in Penrith town centre or a visit to Rheged, so the outing doesn't feel wasted. Book online before you leave home and you'll walk straight in — no waiting.
BB's Barbers Penrith is about 13 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. Head west on the A66 and you'll be here in roughly 20 minutes. We're just off the dual carriageway on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith with free parking outside.
Children's haircuts are £10 for all ages from toddlers through to secondary school. Junior skinfades and taper fades are £14.
We cut hair for children from around one year old upwards. Whether it's a toddler's very first trim or a teenager wanting a sharp fade for school, we've got it covered. We're experienced with all ages and very patient with the little ones.
See our full kids haircuts service page for more details on what we offer for children. Read our children's first haircut guide if it's your little one's first time. Check our main Appleby area page for all services we offer. Looking for a junior fade? See our fade haircuts near Appleby page.