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We’re more than a market town on the edge of the Lakes. There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather.
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6 events,
Kendal Cycle Club Saturday Ride
Any person who wishes to join the club ride, but hasn’t experience of cycling with a club, must come along to one of our non-members’ introductory rides. These are held […]
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Kendal Poetry Festival
The first hybrid Kendal Poetry Festival - with all events taking place in the heart of Kendal and on your screen! In its fifth year, the festival will welcome some of […]
Kendal Summer Trail
Go on a family adventure around town looking for five Kendal characters in shop windows. Brought to you by Kendal BID, the Kendal Summer Trail is a great way to […]
Lake District Summer Music Festival
Lake District Summer Music Festival - a range of events across the Lakes... From string quartets, jazz ensembles and solo recitals to family events, walks and the next generation […]
£24.00
The Railway Children Return
(PG) | 98 minutes The Railway Children Return is an enchanting, moving and heart-warming adventure for a new generation. 1944 – As life in Britain’s cities becomes increasingly perilous, […]
£8.50
10 events,
Summer Sundays
Summer Sundays are back! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the music and sunshine. Food and drink will be available to purchase at every Summer Sundays gig. Bar […]
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Guided Kendal Walks
Guided Kendal Walks
The guided walking tours of the town are led by Members of Kendal Civic Society. Each walk last about 1½ - 2 hours at a steady pace. The aim is […]
Sunday Summer Sessions
Sunday Summer Sessions
Enjoy free live music in Kendal's biggest beer garden! Summer Sundays are back! Watch some of the county's best bands rocking out in our garden for free. Bar Open – […]
Flash Art Workshops: Junk Journals
Flash Art Workshops: Junk Journals
This summer sees the return of our Flash Art Workshops for children, where there’ll be a different arts & crafts activity taking place every day! Use a variety of […]
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5 events,
Kendal Jazz: ‘Thrice Twice’
Kendal Jazz: ‘Thrice Twice’
Two trios for the price of one promise an intriguing evening of contrasting styles. 'South Lakes Swing' : Bruce Carnaffin (clarinet), Mo Witham (guitar), Roy Cansdale (bass). 'Plum Jazz' : […]
£12.50
The Big Hit
The Big Hit
Cinema | (15) | 105 minutes | 10th August 20:00 Etienne, an often out of work but endearing actor, runs a theater workshop in a prison, where he brings […]
£8.50
4 events,
Nitram + recorded Q&A
Nitram + recorded Q&A
(15) | 112 minutes Nitram (Caleb Landry-Jones) lives with his mother (Judy Davis) and father (Anthony LaPaglia) in suburban Australia in the Mid 1990s. He lives a life […]
£8.50
3 events,
Nightclubbing: The Birth Of Punk In NYC + Sid: The Final Curtain (short film)
Nightclubbing: The Birth Of Punk In NYC + Sid: The Final Curtain (short film)
Cinema | (15) | 100 minutes | A double bill of a feature film (80 minutes): “Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC” about the formation of the NYC […]
£8.50
5 events,
Sunday Summer Sessions
Sunday Summer Sessions
Enjoy free live music in Kendal's biggest beer garden! Summer Sundays are back! Watch some of the county's best bands rocking out in our garden for free. Bar Open – […]
Guided Kendal Walks
Guided Kendal Walks
The guided walking tours of the town are led by Members of Kendal Civic Society. Each walk last about 1½ - 2 hours at a steady pace. The aim is […]
4 events,
6 events,
Grange over Sands Music Concert
PRINCE BISHOPS BRASS Brass Quintet The Brass Quintet will play an eclectic mix from ‘Bach to Boogie’
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Concert – Prince Bishop Brass Quintet
PRINCE BISHOPS BRASS Brass Quintet - playing. ’Bach to Boogie’. An exciting variety Paul Dukas – Fanfare de la Peri Jeremiah Clarke – Suite in D J S […]
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Brian and Charles
Brian and Charles
Cinema | (PG) | 90 minutes Brian lives alone in a remote village in the countryside. Something of an outcast, he spends his spare time inventing things out of […]
£8.50
Joan As Police Woman
Joan As Police Woman
Joan As Police Woman returns to Europe in August 2022 with her incredible band for extra concert shows and festival performances including All Points East London with Nick Cave & […]
£20.50
4 events,
Everything Everything – Revive Live Tour
Everything Everything – Revive Live Tour
Doors 8pm | Malt Room Standing Everything Everything will be playing Brewery Arts as part of Music Venue Trust / The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour. The Music Venue […]
£12.38
Rusland Show & Sports
Rusland Show & Sports
Horticultural show & sports. Track & fell races (cash prizes for adult races) Races for under 8's. Local interest & craft tent. childrens pet show & fancy dress competition. Main […]
£5.00
5 events,
Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT
BGKT founded 1991 30th anniversary 2021 Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December) All welcome Meetings include mindfulness, tranquillity meditation, insight meditation, loving kindness meditation, walking […]
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Sunday Summer Sessions
Sunday Summer Sessions
Enjoy free live music in Kendal's biggest beer garden! Summer Sundays are back! Watch some of the county's best bands rocking out in our garden for free. Bar Open – […]
Guided Kendal Walks
Guided Kendal Walks
The guided walking tours of the town are led by Members of Kendal Civic Society. Each walk last about 1½ - 2 hours at a steady pace. The aim is […]
3 events,
The Quiet Girl
The Quiet Girl
Cinema | (12A) | 95 minutes Colm Bairéad’s beautifully understated feature debut finds a young girl coming to terms with loss and the importance of family in rural Ireland. Nine-year-old […]
£8.50
4 events,
Milnthorpe Art Exhibition 2022
Now in its 31st year the largest “open” art exhibition in the North West of England. With artists from Yorkshire and Lancashire, from Penrith to Manchester. The exhibition remains true […]
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4 events,
Kendal Farmers Market
Kendal Farmers Market
The Kendal Farmers’ Market is an independent farmer/producer owned market. Its been going since 1999 on the last Friday of the month, making it the second oldest Farmers’ Market in […]
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4 events,
Guided Kendal Walks
Guided Kendal Walks
The guided walking tours of the town are led by Members of Kendal Civic Society. Each walk last about 1½ - 2 hours at a steady pace. The aim is […]
3 events,
Willy Mason
Willy Mason
Magic, miracles, ghosts, world leaders; these days it seems there is little left to believe in. Lies outweigh truth and even truth can be dangerous. Raising everyone’s spirits Already Dead […]
£16.50
3 events,
Guided Kendal Walks
Guided Kendal Walks
The guided walking tours of the town are led by Members of Kendal Civic Society. Each walk last about 1½ - 2 hours at a steady pace. The aim is […]