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.
Kendal’s charm lies in its unique rhythm: cobbled streets meeting rolling green hills, where everyday life naturally blends movement and calm. From riverside dog walks and Scout Scar hikes to […]
This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to making yoga accessible for all, is launching Yoga in the Park – a new series of outdoor yoga sessions set against […]
Looking for a 2024 challenge? We’ve got just the thing, the new Mint Gravel – gravel biking route from Kendal! What is Gravel Biking? Gravel biking, a fusion of road […]
A nine-year-old who wrote to the county council requesting they build a new bridge has become the first Kendal resident to walk over the new bridge in here in town. Brodie […]
South Lakes Action for Climate Change, in partnership with Kendal Town Council, have launched a trial Electric Cargo Bike scheme called the Woolly Saddle Cargo project, which aims to deliver […]
South Lakes Action on Climate Change (SLACC) have been pulling together an exciting new project and have the go ahead to trial E-cargo bike activity, over a 4 week period […]
Looking for half term trips and activities to do with your children? We’ve got you covered here in Kendal! There’s plenty to do to keep your family entertained whatever the […]
Here in Kendal we are surrounded by incredible scenery with spectacular cycling routes in every direction. To encourage more people to take up cycling, Kendal Cycle Club and South Lakeland District […]
We’ve been working with adidas TERREX and Outdoor Active to highlight Kendal’s amazing outdoor offer. Seven routes have been featured and are available here. Why have adidas TERREX and Outdoor […]
Surrounded by stunning scenery Kendal makes a brilliant base for those who enjoy walking. It’s a 5-minute drive into the Lake District National Park and just 20 minutes from the […]
Staycations are firmly back on the map and with many of us missing out on holidays in 2020, accommodation in popular UK resorts is filling up fast for summer 2021. […]
Located in Kendal’s beautiful Serpentine Woods, close to the centre of town, is a fun alphabet trail. The trail weaves through the woodland in a circular 1.2 mile walk and along […]