Patient, experienced children's barbers — 25 minutes from Carlisle via the M6
Finding a barber who's genuinely good with children isn't straightforward. Plenty of places can cut adult hair perfectly well but go to pieces the moment a four-year-old starts wriggling in the chair. That's why a growing number of parents from Carlisle make the short trip down the M6 to see us on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith.
Andrew and Isaac cut children's hair every single day. From first-ever haircuts for nervous toddlers to sharp skinfades for lads heading back to school, it's a huge part of what we do. We keep things calm, move at the child's pace, and don't rush. The result is a proper haircut rather than a damage-limitation exercise, and kids who actually look forward to coming back.
One reviewer called us "the best children's barber in town" — and with 97+ Google reviews at 4.8 stars, you don't get that rating without consistently getting the little details right.
We cut hair for children of every age, from one year old upwards. Here's what we offer:
All children's cuts are done by appointment so there's no waiting around with restless kids. Book a slot online before you set off.
Head south from Carlisle on the M6. It's about 18 miles, a straight motorway run that takes roughly 25 minutes depending on traffic. Come off at Junction 40, follow the A6 south, and turn onto Skirsgill Lane. We're right there on the lane.
Free parking directly outside the shop means no wrestling with car parks or keeping children entertained while you hunt for a space. A lot of our Carlisle families combine the trip with a stop at the Rheged Centre or a quick shop in Penrith town centre. Book online before you leave and you'll be in and out without any waiting.
BB's Barbers Penrith is about 18 miles from Carlisle, roughly 25 minutes south on the M6. Come off at Junction 40 and we're on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith with free parking outside.
Primary and secondary school haircuts are £10. Toddler cuts (aged 1–4) are £10. Junior skinfades and taper fades are £14.
Yes, we regularly cut hair for children of all ages including toddlers having their very first haircut. We're patient, keep things relaxed, and know how to work with fidgety little ones.
See our full kids haircuts service page for more details and tips on first haircuts. Read our children's first haircut guide for parents. Already a Carlisle regular? Check our main Carlisle area page for all services. Looking for adult cuts too? Browse our full service menu.