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Abbot Hall opens exhibition featuring emerging portrait artists Lela Harris and Joshua Donkor

Posted on 24th April 2026

Abbot Hall art gallery in Kendal announces Familial Traces, a compelling new exhibition bringing together the work of two rising voices in contemporary portraiture, Joshua Donkor and Lela Harris. The exhibition opened on 11 […]

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Quaker Tapestry

A Wednesday worth saving: the Quaker Tapestry Museum is back

Posted on 22nd April 2026

If you walked past the Quaker Tapestry Museum on Stramongate last winter and noticed it was closed, here’s some genuinely good news: it’s reopening, and it’s free. The museum shut […]

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Community to get creative and make Kendal Pride happen

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Communities are being invited to help make Kendal Pride 2026 happen by getting creative, singing or volunteering. The annual event takes over the Cumbrian town from Friday June 12 to […]

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Kendal features highly in the 2026 Cumbria Tourism Awards

Posted on 15th April 2026

When people think of the Lake District, they often look north to the fells or west to the coast. But right now, Kendal and its surrounding villages are having a […]

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New Abbot Hall exhibition shares powerful local stories of survival and hope 

Posted on 9th April 2026

A new exhibition opens at Abbot Hall on 11 April, inviting audiences to experience a powerful exploration of human fragility, resilience, and survival in South Cumbria. Bellwethers is an immersive multimedia […]

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No. 13 Kendal’s Interactive Social Bar — Daytime Hangs, Nighttime Energy

Posted on 16th March 2026

In the heart of Kendal, a fresh kind of social venue is bringing people together in a way that feels both relaxed and electric. No. 13 Kendal isn’t just a […]

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Kendal Businesses in the Spotlight at the Cumbria Food Awards 2026

Posted on 6th March 2026

The countdown has begun to the 2026 Cumbria Food Awards, and several fantastic food and drink businesses from Kendal are among this year’s finalists. Taking place on Thursday 12 March […]

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Free entry to Lakeland Arts’ museums during National Lottery Open Week 2026

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Lakeland Arts is opening the doors to three of its museums for free this March as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026. Visitors can enjoy free admission with a […]

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Kendal Pride 2026

Kendal Pride to celebrate home with first ever procession

Posted on 2nd March 2026

Kendal Pride will hold its first procession this year, and add new opportunities for artists and communities, thanks to a grant from Arts Council England. The annual event takes over […]

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Discover Local Flavour at Pennington’s Spirits Distillery, Kendal

Posted on 23rd February 2026

For visitors exploring Kendal and the wider Lake District, Pennington’s Spirits offers an authentic Cumbrian experience with a spirited twist. Located in Kendal, this independent distillery invites guests to step […]

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Kendal has launched bid to become the UK’s Town of Culture

Posted on 21st February 2026

Kendal has officially launched its bid to become the UK’s Town of Culture — a national title that could bring major investment into cultural events, creativity and community projects across […]

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Northern Pasta

Kendal shines as Cumbria Food Awards finalists are announced

Posted on 16th January 2026

Kendal has long been known for its independent spirit — and nowhere is that more evident than in its food and drink scene. From artisan bakeries and producers to cafés, […]

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