Family Fun

Discover 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.

Outside In

A brand new Social Enterprise play centre featuring 'Kendal Castle Soft Play', 'Role Play High Street', a baby area and a cafe.

Arthur Ransome display at the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry Kendal

Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry

Immerse yourself in local history; explore a typical Victorian farmers home, discover the Lake District’s past in farming, mining, tanning, and many other ways that people have made a living amongst the fells. Free for children under 16!

Kendal Leisure Centre

There's a great choice of sessions at Kendal's two pools, for fitness and for fun!

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.

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?)