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.
5th July – 31st August 2025 Summer’s calling and we have a brand-new adventure in Kendal! The much-anticipated summer trail returns and this year with an exciting Cumbrian Adventure theme. […]
A new series of photos is shining a light on the people who make Wainwright’s Yard in Kendal a welcoming place to shop, eat, and connect. A professional photographer has […]
Join a million people across the UK from Monday 7th to Saturday 15th June for Great Big Green Week – a national celebration of community action tackling climate change and […]
On 15 May Kendal elected its new Mayor. The last act of the retiring Mayor, Cllr Jonthan Cornthwaite, was to present the Wainwright Award, marking an outstanding contribution to Kendal’s […]
Kendal Dental Care has become the first official Corporate Champion of Waste into Wellbeing (WIW), a grassroots project tackling food waste and community wellbeing. WIW reaches hundreds of people each […]
8th May 2025 marks a significant national milestone – the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. Across the country, towns and cities […]
This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to making yoga accessible for all, is launching Yoga in the Park – a new series of outdoor yoga sessions set against […]
Kendal Pride will bring a splash of colour to the auld grey town once again this June. The now annual event – billed as ‘pride done differently’ – will take […]
Spring is here, and Kendal is bursting with colour, creativity, and plenty of Easter magic this year. Whether you’re a local looking to fill the holidays with fun, or visiting […]
Due to popular demand, the Kendal Cycling Festival is making an exciting return in May 2025! Following the success of the first-ever event in 2023, we are thrilled it’s back […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mayor of Kendal’s Charity Dinner on Friday, 14th March 2025, at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. The event will run from 6:30 […]
A unique dining event hosted by Kendal’s Waste into Wellbeing project and Kendal College has proved that delicious, high-quality meals can be created entirely from surplus food. The 50-seat dinner, […]