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.
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re a budding illustrator or publisher, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival is delighted to invite exhibitors to the 2021 festival. The event is scheduled to run from Friday […]
Getting together at the Brewery Arts Centre has long been a part of the Kendal food and drink scene, and regulars and new visitors alike will be able to enjoy […]
We’re delighted to share news that Kendal’s fantastic attractions are carefully beginning to re-open to visitors. Keep checking back for updates… Kendal Leisure Centre Gym, fitness classes and swimming are back! Kendal […]
Kendal BID is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a story-trail, to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families a safe reason to return into Kendal. Launching on 11 […]
This year, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the Kendal Unity Festival which was due to take place on 20th June 2020 will be run online. Head to their Facebook […]
Twenty one children from Cumbria’s Harmonic Minor choir have recorded a cover of Sir Paul McCartney’s ‘Love Song To The Earth’ in their homes to help raise funds for the […]
Responding to uncertain times, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival leaps into a virtual setting for 9th – 11th October 2020 Kendal, 11th May 2020: Although movement restrictions resulting from […]
Now’s your chance to get early bird festival passes for Lakes International Comic Arts Festival 2020 which takes place 9–11 October. The Early Bird passes are available until 31 March […]
A Happy New Year from all of us here in Kendal. If your diary is looking a little empty for the year ahead, grab a pencil and jot down our fantastic […]
Cross Lane Projects here in Kendal is proud to present a solo exhibition of new work by Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2018/19 winner Anna Reading Installed across a floor of […]