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.
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal. Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by and with people affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other severe challenges in South Cumbria. This […]
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both exhibitions discuss experiences of marginalized identity through distinct creative practices and mediums. The […]
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural narratives of his sitters into his multi-layered portraits.
Please join us on one of our amazing guided walks, some with activities or for a specific demographic, to explore the rich diversity of landscape, ecology, history and culture of the region. Suitable for solos or groups.
Pit your wits again your fellow quizzers and our resident quizmaster Simon in the Snuff Bar's monthly quiz. General Knowledge, Entertainment, a round chosen by the previous month's winning team and a round based on the month we're in, this is a quiz full of random facts, esoteric knowledge and frankly random and pointless information. […]
This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish sets, including a 25-meter dragon and a 20-meter pagoda, and its use of contemporary cinema and Chinese acrobatics. The production features a cast of world-class singers, including Dragana Radakovic as Turandot and Riccardo Massi as Calaf, and is known […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Experience a weekend of live music as Kendal comes alive with bands, buskers and performances spanning genres — celebrating the town’s energetic musical spirit. Created by Kendal BID.
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Speed Dating in Kendal is a fun, structured singles event hosted by The Snuff Bar where you'll meet local singles through timed mini-dates lasting 5-6 minutes each. Matches are shared with you within 24 hours of the event. This particular event is designed for straight singles — women meeting men and men meeting women.
Tom Hingley is an accomplished singer songwriter and guitarist. Best known as the ex-lead singer with Manchester’s finest Inspiral Carpets, he sang on all the band’s hits and was present at the height of their success. Tom parted with Inspirals in 2011 and has been forging a successful solo career both as an acoustic singer, […]
Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tapdancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, including the immortal Cheek to […]
Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK’s favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 37,000 visitors every year. A major livestock Show with classes for cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpacas, heavy and light horses too, there’s plenty to see. […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Welcome to Poetry Club! A space for poets and creatives to share their Spoken Word work and explore featured poets from across the country. Born from our popular Verbalise events, Poetry Club offers a relaxing and inspiring evening. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy! Our September Poetry Club welcomes 3 amazing […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana. This incredible band consists of highly skilled and musically educated musicians who perform these pieces with excellence. As hundreds of independent reviews have confirmed, it is an absolute delight to witness […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home and a reputation […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
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 […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Considered by some to be one of the great innovators of 19th century art, he was a contemporary of the Impressionists, much admired by Van Gogh and Manet. Boldly experimental and famously witty, Whistler disrupted the strict conventions of […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 16+ Alasdair Beckett-King is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. ★★★★★ “An […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and countless awards, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For close to 30 years, she has occupied a singular space in folk music. Her voice—deceptively delicate yet emotionally […]
From producer Michael Cumming (Oxide Ghosts, King Rocker) In the 1980s and 1990s, Anthony Irvine was a comedian and cabaret performer. His act was a little unusual. As the Iceman, he went on stage… to melt ice. Literally. He’d bring a large block of ice onto the stage then try to melt it (or fail […]
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 […]
Malt Room Standing | By Arrangement with Tony Denton Promotions Altered Images originated in Glasgow and were part of the 1980s Scottish new wave/post-punk scene. Still led by singer Clare Grogan, the band performs to enthusiastic crowds worldwide to this day! Clare has worked extensively in music, film, television, theatre and radio for 40+ years. […]
Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas is a celebration of the Met’s two decades of onstage glory as experienced in cinemas, featuring highlights from the company’s collection of more than 185 extraordinary onscreen performances. Hosted by star soprano Renée Fleming, this special presentation will showcase unforgettable moments from some of opera’s greatest stars, selected […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the […]
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Leveret are a highly acclaimed English folk trio renowned for their innovative approach to traditional music, blending consummate musicianship with captivating spontaneity. Formed in 2014, the band comprises three of England’s most celebrated folk musicians: Andy Cutting (melodeon), Sam Sweeney (fiddle), and Rob Harbron (English concertina). Together, they explore English tunes with a fresh yet […]
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts’ most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy! Louise Exactly (also known as Louise Fazackerley) is a highly acclaimed performance poet from Wigan. She gained national prominence after her spoken-word piece, I Want […]
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 […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the […]
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the […]
Dive into a weekend of creativity as Kendal transforms into a hub for comics, illustration, and storytelling, with guest artists, workshops, talks, and family-friendly fun.
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the materiality of the medium, its physical and ethereal boundaries, and the enduring subculture of abstraction. Featuring Phillip Allen, Tom Benson, Glenn Brown, Cecilia Charlton, Martina Geccelli, Alexis Harding, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Hayley Tompkins The exhibition is framed as […]