Week of Events
Summer Trail
Summer Trail
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 […]
Lake District Music Summer Festival
Lake District Music Summer Festival
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 […]
Lakes Adventure Writing Group
Lakes Adventure Writing Group
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 […]
Kids Summer Art Club
Kids Summer Art Club
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: Legacy Abbot Hall
Charmaine Watkiss: Legacy Abbot Hall
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’.
Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club
Kids Summer Holiday Clay Club
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 […]
Kendal Farmers’ Market
Kendal Farmers’ Market
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: Legacy Abbot Hall
Charmaine Watkiss: Legacy Abbot Hall
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: Legacy Abbot Hall
Charmaine Watkiss: Legacy Abbot Hall
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 Family Festival
Kendal Family Festival
Presented by Kendal BID, come join us for a fun and exciting family-friendly festival in Kendal on 27th July. There will be something for everyone, from live music and entertainment […]
Kendal Guided Walking Tours
Kendal Guided Walking Tours
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 walk in good company learning more about our town. 2nd June Inns, Taverns and Alehouses Past and Present. Meet at Kendal Parish Church 16th June […]