Christmas is the perfect season to discover our local eateries and attractions.
Head to Kendal for a festive day out or join us for a Christmas party.
Santa at Westmorland Shopping Centre
Every weekend in December | 10am – 4pm | Westmorland Shopping Centre | Free
See Santa for free at Westmorland this Christmas. Dont miss this unique meet and greet on the red carpet, you can even take your own photos (or santas helpers will take one with your smartphone). No pre booking necessary.
The Nativity at Lakeland Maize Maze
Saturday 11th December | Lakeland Maize Maze
Experience a walk-through Nativity story guided by a Bethlehem “local”! Some of the stars of the show will be Winston the Donkey, Wally the Llama, Percy the Goat and many of their friends. The whole experience will take around an hour.
Whilst the event is free, they will be collecting monetary donations on the day for King’s Food Bank and Manna House.
Christmas Hats at the Scrapstore
Friday 21st December | The Art Mill
A crafty, festive event for children of all ages run by Ragtag Arts.
Secret Santa - Theatre Production at Brewery Arts
Various Dates | Brewery Arts Centre
The Brewery Christmas Show is back! Perfect for all of the family.
Sunday Lunch with Santa at Castle Green Hotel
Various Dates | Castle Green Hotel
Santa is heading to the Castle Green the Christmas. Take all the family for a special Sunday lunch and enjoy magic tricks, music and a chance to meet Santa!
Guests will be joined by entertainers for a fun filled family show!
Westmorland Orchestra Christmas Concert at Kendal Leisure Centre
Sunday 12th December 2021 | Kendal Leisure Centre
The Westmorland Orchestra is thrilled to be back performing in Kendal with a concert to be enjoyed by all!
Featuring well known works by Rossini and Bizet the concert will also include the much-loved first Violin Concerto by Max Bruch, with soloist Pamela Redman. This is a Sunday afternoon concert in December and will therefore of course feature some Christmas music – some well known, some that deserves to be better known!
Tickets will be on general sale from 1st October 2021.
Featuring well known works by Rossini and Bizet the concert will also include the much-loved first Violin Concerto by Max Bruch, with soloist Pamela Redman. This is a Sunday afternoon concert in December and will therefore of course feature some Christmas music – some well known, some that deserves to be better known!
Tickets will be on general sale from 1st October 2021.
Morgan & West’s Great Big Christmas Magic Show at Brewery Arts
Saturday 12th December | Brewery Arts Theatre | Age 5+
A family festive feast of magic, mystery, and merriment!
Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West crash into Christmas with a show full of fabulous family fun, festive frolics and fantastic facial furniture! The dynamic duo deal out a delightful dollop of deception, deftly delivered with a dash of derring-do. Awesomely alliterative acts of amazement and astounding asymmetry* await!
Christmas Dinner with Live Music at Kendal Golf Club
Multiple Dates | Kendal Golf Club
Book your entire family in to dine and enjoy a three course dinner with live music for only £35 per person!
The chefs are bringing a traditional Christmas dinner, all home cooked for you and your family.
Festive Lunch & Parties at Riverside Hotel
Various Dates | Riverside Hotel
Head to the Riverside Hotel and enjoy a festive meal at the Riverside Restaurant and Tannery Bar & Bistro.
Pedro's Parties
Various Dates | Pedro’s Casa
Why not celebrate Christmas with friends, family or work party this year at Pedro’s Casa?
Have a freshly made cocktail, draught beer or a mocktail for designated drivers while enjoying our fabulous tasty Christmas Menu.
All of which is designed for sharing between 6 people or more.
Annual Charities Christmas Tree Festival
Various Dates | Kendal Parish Church
Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th December 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday 4th, 11th, 18th December 11am – 4pm
Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th December 2pm – 4pm
Head to Kendal Parish Church to view the beautiful display of Christmas trees, enjoy music from Burnside Brass Band and refreshments.
