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.
For the penultimate blog post in our Light Night’s series, we head to the eastern side of the River Kent and explore Wildman Street, Castle Street, Aynam Road and beyond. […]
Kendal’s newest art space, Cross Lane Projects, is opening on 28th June with an inaugural exhibition – Female Trouble. Running from 28 June to 24 August, Female Trouble brings female […]
With so many interesting establishments to explore, the long summer evenings give the perfect excuse to head out and try something new in Kendal. For the third blog post in […]
In the second of our Light Nights blog series we head to Kendal’s Sticklandgate area. Stricklandgate meets Highgate in the centre of Kendal and runs north in the direction towards […]
Coming Soon! Following the success of the 2017 Kendal Trails, Kendal BID are creating a series of new exciting trail activities for 2018. The new trails will be arriving in […]
This summer try something new with free touch rugby sessions at Mint Bridge. Kendal Rugby are running four complimentary sessions for women starting on 6th June and running each Wednesday […]
In the first of our Light Nights blog series we head to Kendal’s Highgate area. Highgate runs through the centre of Kendal, parallel to the River Kent. It is home […]
Kendal People’s Cafe is a fantastic example of local businesses and volunteers working together to help and support the local community. The People’s Cafe has now been running every week […]
Open Studios | 12th May 2018 – 13th May 2018 | 11.00am – 4.00pm | The Factory, Castle Mills, Aynam Road Head down to Kendal’s Factory Studios this weekend and delve […]
This year, the Freerange Comedy Festival is set to take a radical new direction focusing on more bespoke, Fringe-style comedy events including workshops, late-night cabaret and comedy clubs as well […]
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra | Saturday 28th April | 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Kendal Leisure Centre Lakeland Sinfonia have been bringing high-quality classical music to Kendal for over 40 years and […]
Learn new skills and make new friends at an Embroidery Workshop this spring, with two dates to choose from at Kendal’s Quaker Tapestry Museum: 14th April | Spring Flowers Embroidery […]