This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling. Bringing together his major boat-themed projects, the show explores the vessel as a symbol of migration, transformation, and change. Highlights include Island for Weeds, Houseboat for Ho, and a new collaboration with Lakeland Arts’ conservation team, with plans and sketches […]
Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall. Make a Clothes Peg Doll Materials will be available to assemble and decorate your own clothes peg doll. Dress them […]
Discover Kendal’s story. From start to now. A new exhibition at Kendal Museum explores the town’s history from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The Kendal Story: An Illustrated History […]
Around the World in 80 Minutes: A Musical Journey. Beat the January blues with an uplifting orchestral adventure for all the family! Pack your imaginary suitcase and join us for […]
Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026Investment: £300 Refresh your business with beautiful, professional imagery captured in a relaxed, supportive setting. This session brings together a full creative team to help you […]
Join us monthly on Wednesday Mornings from 10am-12.30pm for our 16+ Carnival Club Once a month, we’ll take over the Scrapstore café, classroom and wood workshop for an evening of […]
Every third Thursday of the month, Future Fixers will be offering free business advice. They offer business health checks, coaching training & wellbeing, guidance on charity, community and social enterprises, Finance & Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Environment & Carbon Management. Take a positive step for you life & business, show up and have a […]
BGKT founded 1991. All welcome. Free. https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddhist-Group-of-Kendal-Theravada/348652228579651 Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December) https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/ BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except November […]
Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […]
If you are interested in transformation, consciousness and awakening then The Cumbria Power of Now Group is for you. Join our monthly meetings in Kendal at 7.45 pm and listen to a short section of 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle followed by time for stillness and authentic discussion before finishing at 9.15 pm. £5 […]
This is a special day as tonight we leave the winter and journey our way towards spring. As we transition through to mid-winter and mark the half way point towards spring we have an opportunity to sit and reflect upon what is meaningful to us within this special time within this sacred gathering of souls. […]
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts’ most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Join us either Live or Online, sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy! Local legend Ian Chapman is a regular on the open mic at Verbalise and various other poetry nights. His […]