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.
Gather your family and friends, grab a map, and get ready for an unforgettable Cumbrian Adventure! The Kendal Summer Trail returns a chance to solve fun activities and pick up trail treats from our local shops and eateries. Created by Felltarn and Sponsored by Kendal BID.
Expanded Landscapes From 19 July – 30 August in the Cafe and Creative space. Decorate the folded template to create your own expanding landscape! Use the materials provided to express each layer of a landscape, from the grass to the sky above. Land Art Workshops Every Thursday from 11am-3pm, from 19 July – 30 August. […]
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 […]
Get ready to get your hands messy and your imagination fired up! In this creative ceramics session, we’ll be designing and sculpting our very own monster pots. Using clay, you’ll shape your pot and then bring it to life by adding eyes, teeth, textures, and wild monster features. This workshop is only available to children […]
Join RagTag for a fun-filled day of mask making! Taking inspiration from artist Andrew Kim, we’ll be creating our very own fantasy masks in this imaginative and hands-on workshop. Throughout the day, we’ll take regular breaks to visit our loose parts area, where we can burn off some energy while building ball runs, dens, and […]
Kendal Calling is a music festival featuring a diverse range of music genres, including indie, rock, pop, folk, reggae, and electronic music. Beyond the music, the festival offers art installations, comedy, cinema, and a wide array of food and drinks.The festival has grown significantly since its inception in 2006, attracting around 25,000 festival-goers. Now held […]
Join us at Ragtag on 31st July from 10am - 3pm for a day of drawing. We’ll start the day with some fun drawing games to warm up our hands and spark our imaginations. Then, we’ll explore the work of artist Franz Marc, known for his vibrant and dream-like paintings of animals. Using Franz Marc’s […]
2023 saw a fresh start from multi award winning Scottish Hall of Famers, the Peatbog Faeries. Fuelled with a new enthusiasm following the addition of the superbly talented Shetlander Norman Willmore on keys and alto sax, renowned multi-instrumentalist Innes Watson on acoustic guitar, additional fiddle and vocals and one of Scotland’s top percussionists, Stu Brown […]
Join us every Friday during the summer holidays and get creative in a fun, colourful, hands-on art session inspired by a different famous artist each week! Ages: 5–12 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Time: Every Friday during the summer holidays Cost: £6.50 per session – come to as many or as few as […]
9.30am - 10.30am Saturdays Yoga class for age 16+ - all abilities welcome! Every Saturday throughout Summer we are hosting Yoga in the Park at Abbot Hall Bowling Club. Classes are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner. ⌚️ 9.30am – 10.30am 🗓 May – August 📍Abbot Hall Bowling […]
The event features 24 independent local businesses selling all sorts of gorgeous gifts from jewellery, candles and Cards to plants, sweets, paintings, ceramics and lots lots more. I will send a picture of the window display on Monday.
Join us for the ultimate experience as sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden, absolutely FREE this summer! Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks available for purchase at each Summer Sunday event. This edition features a live performance from The Seals: The Seals are an energetic 4-piece guitar band from Cumbria with […]
🎭 Razzamataz Summer School: A Star is Born – Hercules Edition! 🌟 Join us for 3 epic days of fun, friendship, and fantastic performing arts as we bring the brand new Hercules musical to life! Bursting with dancing, singing, drama, and creative crafts, your child will step into the spotlight, build confidence, and make magical […]
Join us every Friday during the summer holidays and get creative in a fun, colourful, hands-on art session inspired by a different famous artist each week! Ages: 5–12 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Time: Every Friday during the summer holidays Cost: £6.50 per session – come to as many or as few as […]
9.30am - 10.30am Saturdays Yoga class for age 16+ - all abilities welcome! Every Saturday throughout Summer we are hosting Yoga in the Park at Abbot Hall Bowling Club. Classes are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner. ⌚️ 9.30am – 10.30am 🗓 May – August 📍Abbot Hall Bowling […]
Join us for the ultimate experience as sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden, absolutely FREE this summer! Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks available for purchase […]
Join RagTag on 12th from 10am – 3pm for our Tie-dye shirts and sewing activity day Aimed at children aged 5-11yrs, we'll spend the day experimenting with all things fabric! We will tie dye a t-shirt, sew some funky patches with jazzy fabrics, beads and threads, learn how to use fabric paints and inks! Throughout […]
Join team RagTag on 13th August for our Craft plants and pots session, aimed at children from 5-11years. We'll be making and decorating a selection of different sized plant pots with paint, felt, wool, and lots of other scrap goodies, ready for you to take home and fill with flowery goodness! We’ll also make some […]
As Kendal Torchlight Parade draws closer, we will be crafting some jazzy dazzling carnival costumes you could wear to join in all the fun! We’ll make colourful wafty wands and flags, tabards and head pieces, crowns and masks to adorn yourself with, plus hobby horses to ride to really get in the carnival mood! The […]
Join us every Friday during the summer holidays and get creative in a fun, colourful, hands-on art session inspired by a different famous artist each week! Ages: 5–12 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Time: Every Friday during the summer holidays Cost: £6.50 per session – come to as many or as few as […]
To mark the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day and the end of World War II, Kendal’s Mayor, Councillor Richard Sutton will, on Friday 15th August at 11.00 a.m., rededicate the Abbot Hall Peace Garden to the people of Kendal and the cause of peace in the word. The garden, which was installed ten years ago, […]
9.30am - 10.30am Saturdays Yoga class for age 16+ - all abilities welcome! Every Saturday throughout Summer we are hosting Yoga in the Park at Abbot Hall Bowling Club. Classes are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner. ⌚️ 9.30am – 10.30am 🗓 May – August 📍Abbot Hall Bowling […]
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 and December), from 2.00 – 4.30pm. All welcome. Free. Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD. Detached Room - entrance on the side […]
Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden, absolutely FREE this summer! So, indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks available for purchase at each Summer Sunday event. Kick back and enjoy! This edition features a live performance from Vacant Weekend: Vacant Weekend is an alt-pop […]
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 […]
Kendal Walking Festival offers an opportunity to explore Kendal and the peaceful landscapes that surround it. Regardless of your walking capabilities, the festival offers something for everyone. The festival was created in 2017 and has successfully grown year by year attracting local enthusiasts and visitors alike. Join the festival in 2025 and take the opportunity […]
Join us every Friday during the summer holidays and get creative in a fun, colourful, hands-on art session inspired by a different famous artist each week! Ages: 5–12 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Time: Every Friday during the summer holidays Cost: £6.50 per session – come to as many or as few as […]
Calling all young explorers! Join us this Summer to find over 300 FREE books hidden around Kendal, kindly sponsored by local businesses. How it Works: 📚 On the day I will have hidden books around Kendal, and I will give some hints to the areas they may be 📚 Once you find a book, please […]
The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight comes to Kendal Parish Church! Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: […]
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 […]
Join Zoe of ArtiBelle Florist for a Wine and Floral Design Evening at 5 O’Clock Somewhere. Enjoy a glass of premium wine, learn bouquet making with British Blooms and take home your arrangement for you to enjoy. A relaxed, creative night out - no experience needed. Please note the event is upstairs with no lift […]
Join us every Friday during the summer holidays and get creative in a fun, colourful, hands-on art session inspired by a different famous artist each week! Ages: 5–12 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Time: Every Friday during the summer holidays Cost: £6.50 per session – come to as many or as few as […]
9.30am - 10.30am Saturdays Yoga class for age 16+ - all abilities welcome! Every Saturday throughout Summer we are hosting Yoga in the Park at Abbot Hall Bowling Club. Classes are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner. ⌚️ 9.30am – 10.30am 🗓 May – August 📍Abbot Hall Bowling […]
CancerCare welcomes dog lovers to Abbot Hall Park on 30st August 2025 for the the Woof & Wag, Kendal's ultimate doggy day out! 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 […]