Watch local football, cheer on the Mintcakes, and soak up matchday in the Lake District.
Kendal is a proper football town. You can join the crowd at Parkside Road, catch a local team on a Saturday afternoon, or find a lively pub to watch the big game. There’s plenty here for fans of the beautiful game.
KENDAL TOWN
Kendal Town Football Club was founded in 1919 and plays at Parkside Road. The club is nicknamed “The Mintcakes”, a nod to the town’s most famous sweet treat, and is also known as “The Field” or simply “The Town”. Earlier generations of fans knew the club as Netherfield Kendal, and it took its current name in 2000.
The Mintcakes have a proud history. In 2008–09 they finished fifth in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and reached the play-offs for a place in the Conference North. Today they compete in Division One of the Northern League.
A matchday at Parkside Road is non-league football at its best: affordable, friendly and close to the action. It’s a great afternoon out for families, groundhoppers and visitors looking for a taste of local life.
Getting there: Parkside Road is less than a mile walk from Kendal town centre. They also have onsite parking.
HOSPITALITY & DINING
More than just a Football club! The Park at Parkside is a vibrant bar and events venue.
MORE LOCAL FOOTBALL
Kendal’s football scene doesn’t stop at the Mintcakes. Kendal United and Kendal County are both fantastic teams playing in the West Lancashire League, so there’s often more than one game in town on a Saturday. The Westmorland Senior Cup brings cup-tie drama and local rivalries from across the area.
GRASSROOTS & YOUTH FOOTBALL
Football is at the heart of the community here. The Westmorland County Football Association is based in Kendal, and the Kent Valley Junior Football League gives young players across the area the chance to play every week. If you’re visiting with football-mad kids, it’s worth checking for holiday camps and sessions during your stay.
WATCHING THE BIG GAMES
Want to catch a Premier League clash, a cup final or an international match? Kendal’s pubs and bars are ideal for watching the big games with a pint and a lively atmosphere. Where can you watch live sport on the screen in Kendal, explore our bars and pubs.
The Clock Tower
No. Thirteen
Duke of Cumberland
The Heron
Horse & Rainbow
George and Dragon
The New Union
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