Celebrate the Summer in Kendal with the 2024 Summer Trail, sponsored by Kendal BID and designed by Felltarn, from Saturday 29 June until Sunday 1 September. This year, there are five ‘sports themed’ trail tasks to complete – use the map to find the medals, discover the flags, the 24 sports, the 12 numerical facts […]
Now in its 39th year - Lake District Music’s Summer Festival brings the finest classical musicians to venues across this UNESCO World Heritage Site - including several locations in Kendal. From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music, there’s an incredible selection to choose from. But it’s not just about listening to […]
A fun weekly art club at Ragtags from 10am - 11am on Tuesdays during the Summer holidays. We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome inspired by their work! We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome inspired by their work! Week 1 – Fernand […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
Join us at Ragtags for our Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club! We will make a different clay creation on Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 learning different clay techniques. These sessions are £15 each and there is no need to commit to them all, just book on to whichever one's you fancy! Limited spaces available for […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
Join us on the 3rd of August for a family-friendly, fun weekend of good food, guest beers, and live music! “It will be a great family event, which is free for everyone. It’s the first time we have held the festival but we hope to make it an annual event.” - Lian, Front of […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
A fun weekly art club at Ragtags from 10am - 11am on Tuesdays during the Summer holidays. We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome inspired by their work! We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome inspired by their work! Week 1 – Fernand […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
A full day of crafty fun awaits. Utilising great resources from the scrapstore, we will create our own weird and wonderful pets on leads. From puppies and cats to lizards […]
Join us at Ragtags for our Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club! We will make a different clay creation on Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 learning different clay techniques. These sessions […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Kendal Farmers' Market, nestled in the picturesque town of Kendal, serves as a vibrant hub for the community and visitors alike, showcasing the best of local produce and crafts. Held […]
We’ll dive into the world of stitching and textiles and explore lots of different skills which we will then use to craft a funky cushion! All using the amazing materials […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Guided walking tours of the town led by Members of Kendal Civic Society. Walks last about 11⁄2 - 2 hours at a steady pace. The aim is to enjoy the […]
A fun weekly art club at Ragtags from 10am - 11am on Tuesdays during the Summer holidays. We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
Get ready for a day of tackling lots of creative construction activities in our brand new Loose Parts Play Space! From constructing towers to building hideouts, obstacle courses and trucks. […]
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, […]
Join us at Ragtags for our Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club! We will make a different clay creation on Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 learning different clay techniques. These sessions […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
Get ready for a day packed with epic challenges and fun activities in our brand new Loose Parts Play Space! From building towering masterpieces to crafting cosy dens using all […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
A fun weekly art club at Ragtags from 10am - 11am on Tuesdays during the Summer holidays. We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome […]
Join us on Smokey Sunday 20th August for live music from Annie Perris Annie Perris is an indie/soul singer-songwriter, born and bred in Cumbria with roots in the American south. […]
Join us on Smokey Sunday 20th August for live music from Annie Perris Annie Perris is an indie/soul singer-songwriter, born and bred in Cumbria with roots in the American south. Echoes of these influences can be heard in her raw and darkly sweet original tracks and covers. Annie will be performing between 13:00-14:00 & 17:30-18:30pm […]
We will start the day by creating some snazzy costumes using materials from our awesome scrapstore, then write and perform a mini play and dazzle the gang with our fab […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
Join us at Ragtags for our Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club! We will make a different clay creation on Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 learning different clay techniques. These sessions […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as […]
We will start the day by creating some inventive costumes and building a stage set using materials from our awesome scrapstore, then we will write and perform a mini play […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
10 - 2pm No booking required We have bbq, games, face painting, treasure trail, and free entry to the play area.
Join us on the 24th of August for a family-friendly, fun weekend of good food, guest beers, and live music! Starts at 12pm, ends at 10pm. It is free entry […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
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 […]
A fun weekly art club at Ragtags from 10am - 11am on Tuesdays during the Summer holidays. We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome inspired by their work! We will look at a different artist each week and make something awesome inspired by their work! Week 1 – Fernand […]
Let’s get our hands dirty sculpting awesome animals from clay! From fierce lions to tropical lizards, or even a magical creature of your imagination – the options are endless! After we’re done, we’ll jazz up our masterpieces with colourful glazes, and you can pick your finished piece up after it’s been fired. 10am – 3pm […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August for live music from Scott Larrabee of Down the Delta A mixture of traditional acoustic blues & country tunes – the perfect pairing for some Texas BBQ. Scott will be performing from 17:30-18:15 & 19:15-20:15 so be sure to book your table at the Smokehouse during these […]
Join us at Ragtags for our Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club! We will make a different clay creation on Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 learning different clay techniques. These sessions are £15 each and there is no need to commit to them all, just book on to whichever one's you fancy! Limited spaces available for […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Kendal Farmers' Market, nestled in the picturesque town of Kendal, serves as a vibrant hub for the community and visitors alike, showcasing the best of local produce and crafts. Held on the second and last Friday of each month, it brings together a diverse array of stalls offering everything from fresh, organic fruits and vegetables […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
We will learn some super ceramic skills and build bird boxes for our feathered friends! We’ll then add a splash of colour by painting them with ceramic glazes. Your little homes will then be ready to collect once we’ve fired them. Age 8-14 yrs Lunch included Funded Places We have funded places for children who […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
Charmaine Watkiss’ largest institutional solo exhibition to date will be presented at Abbot Hall in Kendal. From 20 July, the Cumbria art gallery will be showcasing Legacy, an exhibition featuring drawings, as well as a touring installation from Liverpool Biennial 2023, ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, for Watkiss’.
CancerCare is set to welcome dog lovers to Abbot Hall Park on 31st August 2024 for the first-ever Woof & Wag event. CancerCare’s Woof & Wag will make use of the glorious setting of Abbot Hall Park in central Kendal to host a doggy-themed day out for the whole family, with dog, puppy or pack […]
Get ready for an entire month of epic live music, scrumptious food vendors, and plenty of sunshine! We will be kicking off every Friday in August at 8:30PM with live music at the Barrel House and finishing with electrifying performances at The Venue (or our shared beer garden) on Sundays from 3PM. Whether soaking up […]
