We think our town will surprise you – and you’ll pack so many unique experiences into one visit. From adventurous activities to fascinating days soaking up beautiful art.
Take a look around to find out what Kendal has to offer.
We love good food and drink in Kendal, and you’ll find so many interesting places to refuel. Our community is home to passionate artisans, fantastic chefs, creative makers and bakers… and there’s always a warm welcome.
We’re more than a market town on the edge of the Lakes. There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather.
Come and enjoy our national culture, arts and ambitious events along with quality shopping and spectacular surroundings that make our town unforgettable.
Our town plays host to several award-winning festivals each year and one fantastic and fast approaching event is Lakes Alive Festival. Following a great event last year, Lakes Alive will be […]
They say ‘variety is the spice of life’ – and we couldn’t agree more, at Elephant Yard. Kendal as a town offers a superb (and often surprising) variety of action […]
Head to the Signature Gallery in Kendal this summer to see local artist David Almond’s fantastic new exhibition – ‘PLAY’ by Blok Abstract. Blok Abstract David created the Blok Abstract […]
Kendal Calling is almost upon us, kicking off this Thursday 27th July. The event started in 2006 by a group of music lovers and was held in Abbot Hall Park […]
The Elephant Yard shopping centre is located in the centre of Kendal and boasts great shopping including a mixture of high street brands and local names. This summer Elephant Yard are […]
Celebrate the summer months by joining one of our local singing events. Whether you are a trained vocalist, love to serenade the shower or prefer to sit back and listen. […]
A NEW gin made with juniper berries plucked under moonlight from the Lakeland Fells has scooped a top award. Pennington’s Lakeland Moon Gin, a traditionally distilled London Dry Gin, won […]
by Elizabeth Yeowart of What Lizzy Loves. I never forget how fortunate I am to live in Skipton, a small market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National […]