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Kendal Pride to celebrate home with first ever procession

Kendal Pride will hold its first procession this year, and add new opportunities for artists and communities, thanks to a grant from Arts Council England. The annual event takes over the Cumbrian town from Friday June 12 to Sunday 14, and this year’s theme will be ‘this is home.’ As well as the procession, the […]

Discover Local Flavour at Pennington’s Spirits Distillery, Kendal

For visitors exploring Kendal and the wider Lake District, Pennington’s Spirits offers an authentic Cumbrian experience with a spirited twist. Located in Kendal, this independent distillery invites guests to step behind the scenes and discover how locally inspired gins and liqueurs are crafted. Easily accessible from Windermere, Ambleside and the South Lakes, a distillery tour […]

Kendal has launched bid to become the UK’s Town of Culture

Kendal has officially launched its bid to become the UK’s Town of Culture — a national title that could bring major investment into cultural events, creativity and community projects across the town. If successful, the title would come with £3 million to help deliver a year of cultural activity, with additional funding also available for […]

Kendal shines as Cumbria Food Awards finalists are announced

Kendal has long been known for its independent spirit — and nowhere is that more evident than in its food and drink scene. From artisan bakeries and producers to cafés, pubs and restaurants, our hometown continues to play a leading role in showcasing the very best of Cumbrian hospitality. That strength is reflected in this […]

Lakeland Arts awarded £244,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Lakeland Arts is delighted to announce that they’ve secured £244,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This significant investment marks a major milestone in the organisation’s long-term vision for the Lakeland Museum and the wider Abbot Hall site. The funding will support the next phase of development, ensuring that the museum’s collections, spaces, and stories […]