Discover family fun and great things to do with the kids in Kendal, rain or shine!
Where will you try first?
Whether it’s days out with all the family, keeping the little ones entertained on rainy days or finding new was to enjoy the school holidays – here in Kendal we have it all.
Kendal Climbing Wall
There's something for all the family with the Skyline: Indoor Via-Ferrata, Crazy Climb and kid friendly bouldering.
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Outside In
A brand new Social Enterprise play centre featuring 'Kendal Castle Soft Play', 'Role Play High Street', a baby area and a cafe.
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Kendal Leisure Centre
There's a great choice of sessions at Kendal's two pools, for fitness and for fun!
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Kendal Museum
Explore natural history, archaeology, geology and herbarium collections, along with the largest taxidermy collection in Europe! (Have you ever been face to face with a polar bear?)
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Quaker Tapestry Museum
Dress up and enjoy fun activities and interactive displays at the Quaker Tapestry Museum.
Quaker Tapestry Museum
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Meet exciting animals at this working farm. Enjoy a soft play area, trampolines, go-karts and the chance to find your way through a huge Maize Maze each summer.
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Green Spaces & Picnic Places
Discover our favourite green spaces, perfect for family picnics
Green spaces & picnic places
Snowsports
Try skiing or snowboarding at Kendal Snowsports Club
Snowsports
Cinema & Creative Activities
Hit the Brewery Arts for cinema, kids shows and creative activities.
The Brewery Arts Centre
Canal Towpath Trail
Paddle, walk or picnic along the Kendal to Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail.
Walking, Running – Trails, Tours and Events
Summer Trail
The famous Kendal Summer Trail takes place each summer sponsored by Kendal BID. Look out for the 2026 trail which will arrive in July.
