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Kendal shines as Cumbria Food Awards finalists are announced

Kendal has long been known for its independent spirit — and nowhere is that more evident than in its food and drink scene. From artisan bakeries and producers to cafés, pubs and restaurants, our hometown continues to play a leading role in showcasing the very best of Cumbrian hospitality. That strength is reflected in this […]

Lakeland Arts awarded £244,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Lakeland Arts is delighted to announce that they’ve secured £244,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This significant investment marks a major milestone in the organisation’s long-term vision for the Lakeland Museum and the wider Abbot Hall site. The funding will support the next phase of development, ensuring that the museum’s collections, spaces, and stories […]

Growing the Zero-Waste Movement: Kendal Shoppers and Sustainable Resolutions

Another Weigh, the community-focused zero-waste shop in Kendal’s Wainwright’s Yard, is encouraging more locals to embrace sustainable shopping as part of their New Year’s resolutions. The shop, which operates on a simple refill-and-reuse ethos, invites customers to bring their own containers, fill them with loose food and household products, and pay by weight — a […]

Mayor’s Winter Warmer Expands to Festive Christmas Fair

The Mayor of Kendal, Councillor Richard Sutton, invites residents and visitors alike to gather for this year’s Winter Warmer, now bigger than ever with the addition of a Christmas Fair. The event will take place: Saturday 13th December10am – 3pmKendal Town Hall The much-loved annual event will bring together festive entertainment, a bustling collection of […]

Free Thursday Afternoon Parking Boost for Kendal Shoppers

Shoppers and traders in Kendal are set to benefit from a festive boost this December, with free parking on Thursday afternoons after 2pm in council-run car parks. The offer applies throughout December and is designed to encourage Christmas shoppers to visit Kendal at a traditionally quieter time, helping to support local businesses and create a […]