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.
Aspiring drag performers are being invited to take part in a new development programme led by Kendal Pride. Drag Lab combines a series of workshops with three performance opportunities for […]
Lakeland Arts has secured £295,713 from Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund, a national programme designed to safeguard public access to museum collections and strengthen the cultural offer for communities. […]
Spring is here, and Kendal is bursting with colour, creativity, and plenty of Easter magic this year. Whether you’re a local looking to fill the holidays with fun, or visiting […]
An exhibition exploring the life and work of Cumbrian farmers is opening at Abbot Hall on 28 September. A photographic series captured by Johannes Pretorius will examine regenerative farming practices. […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
Abbot Hall opens 16 February 2024 with a refreshed display of artwork from the exceptional Lakeland Arts collection. Shown within the recently refurbished Collection Galleries, spaces will be transformed with […]
Abbot Hall art gallery in Kendal looks forward to welcoming back the local community, art lovers and makers to celebrate its reopening on the weekend of 20-21 May 2023. On […]
A decade of work by British artist Julie Brook goes on display in a major exhibition for Abbot Hall art gallery in Kendal, Cumbria. What is it That Will Last? […]
The People’s Gallery in Kendal provides an exciting destination for art lovers and the art–curious alike. Located in Kendal Museum, in the heart of our town, the People’s Gallery is a modern space […]
Cumbrian art gallery returns with a major exhibition by internationally renowned artist Julie Brook. Abbot Hall is scheduled to reopen on Saturday 20 May 2023, launching a fresh direction for […]
This weekend sees the return of Cumbria’s leading Contemporary Makers Fair to Kendal. The market will be held at Brewery Arts on: Friday 25th November 5.30pm – 8pm Saturday 26th […]
A new exhibition presents a collection of Graham Whitwham’s panoramic pinhole photographs exploring the Cumbrian Coast. 18 November – 10 December 2022 Cross Lane Projects | Cross Lane, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 […]