Light up Kendal is a campaign spreading across the community here in Kendal to spread festive cheer by encouraging residents to add lights and decorations to their windows and gardens for neighbours and visitors to enjoy. 2020 has been a difficult year for many people and twinkling lights and impressive Christmas trees can help everyone to boost spirits. Window displays don’t need to cost lots of money, there are plenty of DIY ideas on Pinterest that take advantage of materials you may already have lying around the house.

Stay safely inside your cars and drive around Kendal enjoying the lights or wrap up the family and venture out on foot – we request that you adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times.

Our shop and business owners are also embracing the festive season with beautiful window displays appearing across our town. Head to our vibrant shopping streets to grab those last minute Christmas gifts, here’s a guide to our favourite independent stores.

Share images of the best festive windows you spot across Kendal with us on Instagram using #kendal.