Posted on 22nd March 2019
Kendal’s Westmorland Shopping Centre will soon get an exciting new addition to its ever-growing line-up, when Toyland Toyshop opens on Friday 29th March. Toyland Toyshop is a new name in the retail landscape in Kendal and will be home to a whole host of family favourites with everything from children’s toy, boards games and jigsaws […]
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Posted on 17th March 2019
Qualified yoga teacher and mountain leader Jemma Percival has combined her passions to create Mountain Yoga – a new business based here in Kendal. Jemma’s venture includes a regular calendar of yoga classes, private guided hikes in the beautiful Lake District and a series of fun workshops which combine the two! For more information, head […]
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Posted on 15th March 2019
See Ruskin masterpieces in Cumbria: his home and inspiration! Kendal’s Abbot Hall Art Gallery will stage one of its biggest ever exhibitions this summer: Ruskin, Turner & the Storm Cloud. The exhibition opens on 12th July and runs until 5th October 2019. It will include more than 100 works and will stretch across five galleries. It takes place […]
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Posted on 1st March 2019
Yorkshire born artist Peter Brook is one of the North’s most iconic artists. His paintings have captivated fans for over 50 years and his work continues to attract new collectors from around the UK and abroad, despite his passing away in 2009. AC Gallery in the heart of Kendal have been closely associated with Peters […]
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Posted on 25th February 2019
Westmorland Shopping Centre is set to welcome a brand-new addition; leading British footwear brand Clarks will open a brand new Outlet store at the centre on Saturday 2nd March. Well known for its wide range of footwear for women, men and children as well as accessories, Clarks will open its 7,000 sq.ft Outlet store in […]
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Posted on 12th February 2019
Jazz on Tap is Kendal’s weekly jazz night organised by a friendly community of jazz enthusiasts. Open to everyone, the group meet every Thursday from 8.30pm in the upstairs space at The Factory Tap. Jazz on Tap aim to bring a wide variety of jazz genres to our town with one band playing each week. The […]
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Posted on 10th February 2019
We are happy to welcome The Little Gin Shop to Kendal; a one stop shop for gins, liquors, tonics, garnishes, glassware and fun gifts. The owners of The Little Gin Shop started their business with a store in Carlisle and following it’s success have opened a sister store here in Kendal. Focusing on high quality […]
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Posted on 8th February 2019
No plans for the weekend? Here in Kendal we have lots of events taking place to suit a variety of musical tastes this weekend including ‘Beware of the armed men…’ Saturday 9th February If you love classical music, head to St George’s Church where the Wordsworth singers will be performing ‘Beware of the armed men’ […]
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Posted on 25th January 2019
Kendal coffee and tea merchants Farers are celebrating their 200th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate a birthday than with a Royal visit! HRH The Countess of Wessex will be visiting John Farrer & Co at their modern premises on the Shap Road Industrial Estate on 6th February 2019. The Countess will take a […]
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One of only four swill basket makers in the entire world, Lorna Singleton keeps alive an ancient Lake District tradition. From her workshop in the shadow of the Cumbrian fells, Singleton uses long-established methods to create beautiful hand-woven baskets for the modern day. Now her work will go on show in a new exhibition here in […]
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Posted on 2nd January 2019
Refuge: The Art of Belonging will be heading to Abbot Hall Art Gallery from 15th February to 29th June 2019. The show tells the story of artists who found a safe haven here in Britain as a result of Nazi occupation including artists Kurt Schwitters, Hilde Goldschmidt, Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Lucian Freud, and Frank Auerbach. The […]
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Posted on 12th December 2018
Soak up the festive spirit of Kendal this Christmas and enjoy late night shopping on Thursday 20th December. With a fantastic range of high street stores and independent boutiques taking part – you’ll find everything on your Christmas shopping list. Late Night Shopping Evening | Thursday 20th December 2018 until 7pm Our wonderful Yards – Elephant’s Yard, […]
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