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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’.
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 […]
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 […]
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’.
Kendal Futures Action Groups bring local people together to get involved in small, practical projects about subjects they care about and which benefit Kendal. The groups are supported by Nick Taylor, the Vision Manager, and each is chaired by a local volunteer with a specialist interest in that subject area. They will focus on some […]
Author, comedian and Terry Pratchett fan, Marc Burrows invites audiences to continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark comic fantasy Discworld series with this beautiful tribute, coming to Brewery Arts in Kendal on 5th September 2024. In the past 12 months, the show has sold over 10,000 tickets across the UK. In 2020, […]
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’.
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’.
Aimed at beginners, this adult hand building ceramic course will teach you the basic techniques in clay, from coiling to slab building. You will establish the basics after being shown different techniques and processes. There will then be time during the course to bring your creativity to the table; developing your own ideas and make […]
Westmorland County Show is one of the oldest agricultural show in England. It is a brilliant day out for all of the family and features the largest Food Hall in the north west, alongside hundreds of stalls and marquees packed with traditional crafts, activities and displays.
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’.
Let's get creative - each week we'll work on something different! Each project will bring a new opportunity to learn a new technique; such as using mod rock, clay, painting, scrap sculpture, weaving, collage, print making, the list is endless! 6 – 11 yr olds (ish) This ticket is for a block of 7 weeks, […]
Join us at Bowness Bay Brewing for our 3rd Annual September Beer Festival! It's going to be another epic weekend filled with craft beer, live tunes, and tasty food! 35+ Guest Brews 30+ Guest Breweries We're also fundraising throughout the weekend for The North West Blood Bikers. 🍺 Day 1 - 13th September - 12 […]
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’.
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’.
Prepare for painty feet and bring your mucky clothes! This is a BIG painting session. We’ll have lots of paint, rolls of paper over the floor and loads of fun […]
In Real Life: Cyanotype (Sun Photography) | 14 Sep | 12-4pm | £60 | 16yrs+ | Tutor Helena McGregor | Print Room, Studio 3 and Garden These monthly workshops are […]
Aimed at beginners, this adult hand building ceramic course will teach you the basic techniques in clay, from coiling to slab building. You will establish the basics after being shown different techniques and processes. There will then be time during the course to bring your creativity to the table; developing your own ideas and make […]
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’.
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 […]
Let's get creative - each week we'll work on something different! Each project will bring a new opportunity to learn a new technique; such as using mod rock, clay, painting, scrap sculpture, weaving, collage, print making, the list is endless! 6 – 11 yr olds (ish) This ticket is for a block of 7 weeks, […]
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’.
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’.
Come along to our adult workshop and join us for a lovely crafty afternoon! Using the treasures of our scrapstore, we’ll be mastering the art of macrame making stunning wall […]
Dust Off Your Sequined Dress and Groove into the Past at "Boogie Days Disco"! Get ready to relive the magic of the disco era with an afternoon full of classic […]
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 […]
Kendal Futures Action Groups bring local people together to get involved in small, practical projects about subjects they care about and which benefit Kendal. The groups are supported by Nick […]
Aimed at beginners, this adult hand building ceramic course will teach you the basic techniques in clay, from coiling to slab building. You will establish the basics after being shown different techniques and processes. There will then be time during the course to bring your creativity to the table; developing your own ideas and make […]
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’.
Kendal Futures Action Groups bring local people together to get involved in small, practical projects about subjects they care about and which benefit Kendal. The groups are supported by Nick […]
Let's get creative - each week we'll work on something different! Each project will bring a new opportunity to learn a new technique; such as using mod rock, clay, painting, scrap sculpture, weaving, collage, print making, the list is endless! 6 – 11 yr olds (ish) This ticket is for a block of 7 weeks, […]
Join our pre-launch night to be the first to party the night away in Bootleggers before the official opening night. Booked tickets only and no sales on the door. Live music from international ABBA tribute band VOULEZ VOUS. Drinks and food available. Doors open at 5pm live music 9:30 - 11:30 then DJ. Postponed**
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’.
Kendal’s Torchlight Carnival is one of a kind. Each year swarms of Kendalians hits the streets to watch the procession, which has traditionally involved local businesses, schools, organisations and clubs. […]
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’.
Bootleggers is back! Get your tickets for our official re-opening gig. Join us for food, drinks, live music from the awesome OTT followed by a DJ. OTT are a stomping […]
Aimed at beginners, this adult hand building ceramic course will teach you the basic techniques in clay, from coiling to slab building. You will establish the basics after being shown different techniques and processes. There will then be time during the course to bring your creativity to the table; developing your own ideas and make […]
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’.
Kendal Futures Action Groups bring local people together to get involved in small, practical projects about subjects they care about and which benefit Kendal. The groups are supported by Nick Taylor, the Vision Manager, and each is chaired by a local volunteer with a specialist interest in that subject area. They will focus on some […]
Let's get creative - each week we'll work on something different! Each project will bring a new opportunity to learn a new technique; such as using mod rock, clay, painting, scrap sculpture, weaving, collage, print making, the list is endless! 6 – 11 yr olds (ish) This ticket is for a block of 7 weeks, […]
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’.
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’.