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.
Lakeland Arts partners with Art UK to make its collection accessible to more people. Over 4,000 photographic prints by Joseph Hardman have been added to the Art UK site and […]
Kendal Museum are excited to announce the re-opening of their art gallery. Situated in the lower floor of the Museum building on Station road, the large room is well lit […]
Local arts and heritage charity Lakeland Arts given the go ahead to reopen as early as possible in 2023 South Lakeland District Council (SLDC), who owns the building and is […]
A stunning new ceramics exhibition featuring 4 ceramic artists Lawson Oyekan, William Plumptre, Nicola Tassie and Gavin Turk opens in Kendal. ‘4’ Opens on Saturday 30 April until 25 June 2022. Curated by Rebecca Scott, Gallery Director at Cross […]
Lakeland Arts who run Kendal’s Abbot Hall Art Gallery has received a stunning sculpture created by a leading figure in the international art scene. Dame Barbara Hepworth’s Moon Form has […]
The festival events programme is now online and tickets for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival are now on sale. More guests have been announced, joining an already star-studded line-up for […]
For 2021, Kendal Torchlight is hosting an incredible three day gathering here in the heart of Kendal. You can expect walking parades, music and theatre performances, fire sculptures, fun activities and […]
Cross Lane Projects is delighted to unveil a new piece of art, created by Alex Giles. The striking new outdoor painting is the latest edition to Cross Lane Projects’ free […]
Introducing a new £10,000 nature-writing award to Kendal – The Nature Chronicles Prize. Kendal Mountain Festival are proud to be working alongside the The Nature Chronicles Prize, a brand new […]
One of Cumbria’s smallest museums – the Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal – is delighted to be welcoming visitors back from Tuesday 18 May as part of the government’s four-phase […]
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. […]
Brewery Arts are preparing to relaunch their iconic venue, thanks to the near completion of an ambitious refurbishment programme. Aiming to become Cumbria’s first centre for cross artform innovation, Brewery […]