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Welcome!  We think Kendal will surprise you – it’s no ordinary market town. Our streets are alive with arts, events and culture, packed with intriguing history and renowned for great shopping. Our green spaces, woodland path and spectacular surrounding fells give every visitor a sense of adventure. Kendal is beautiful inside and out – we can’t wait […]

See and Do

We think our town will surprise you – and you’ll pack so many unique experiences into one visit. From indulgent shopping to incredible food & drink, adventurous activities to leisurely strolls with wonderful views all around. Even Kendal’s nightlife has something for every taste. Take a look around to find out what Kendal has to […]

Plan Your Visit

We’re more than a market town on the edge of the Lake District.  There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather. Come and enjoy our national culture, arts and famous events along with vibrant shopping centres and spectacular surroundings that make our town unforgettable. We hope you enjoy your time in Kendal.

Kendal by Night

What happens in Kendal after dark? It’s far from a ‘sleepy’ market town – our restaurants, pubs, bars and entertainment venues come to life with something for every taste. Eat, drink, dance! You’ll find a vibrant selection of great places to eat – whether for a meal with the family, a special romantic evening, the […]

About Us

Visit-Kendal.co.uk is a destination website for the town and promotes Kendal’s distinctive offer to visitors and local people, including its retail, arts, culture and leisure offer, events and festivals and history and heritage. It also provides practical information to help visitors plan their visit to Kendal, including information about travel, transport and loos. The website […]

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We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection Action 2018 (DPA 2018) and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). At Visit Kendal we do not capture and store any personal data about individuals who access our website except where you choose to give us your personal details (name […]

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Sometimes only a dose of retail therapy will do. But our town offers so much more than your average trawl of the shops. Find your favourite high street names, or meet some of Kendal’s friendly independent retailers for a unique and memorable shopping experience. Admire our beautiful buildings and interesting architecture as you wander and […]

Events and Festivals

What makes Kendal a festival town, with a packed calendar of events? Maybe it’s our passion for celebrating what we love and welcoming the world to enjoy it with us. From the very best of local food and drink to internationally renowned arts and comedy, outdoor adventure to traditional craft and rural traditions… events and […]

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Share Your Experiences

Find out how we roll in Kendal, follow the lives of our creative and outdoorsy community and see what visitors make of our town. Share your own experiences by using #kendal on your social media posts. #KENDAL

Culture

Kendalians have always been creative people so it’s no wonder our town is home to a fabulous collection of galleries, museums and art centres – here for you to enjoy all year round. Spend a fascinating day soaking up our culture, or stay for a while to explore all our local and internationally important attractions. […]

Eat and Drink

Variety is the spice of life and in Kendal, you’ll find an eclectic mix of local, traditional, international and contemporary food & drink. Come along for a taste adventure… We love good food and drink in Kendal, and you’ll find so many interesting places to refuel. Our community is home to passionate artisans, fantastic chefs, […]

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Eat Out to Help Out

From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. We are delighted 60 restaurants and pubs are participating in the scheme within a 5 mile radius of Kendal Town Hall. Use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme […]

Kendal’s shopping scene set to re-open

Following the latest Government guidance we are delighted that many businesses across our town will re-open on 15 June. Shops are being asked to carefully follow guidance to ensure staff and visitors safety remains the priority. We look forward to welcoming you to the centre of town to support our local businesses and enjoy some […]

Promotional Toolkit

Welcome to the promotional toolkit for Kendal businesses. The Visit Kendal website has been developed to showcase Kendal and to celebrate all it has to offer – the people, landscape, culture, festivals, shopping, eateries and events. This business toolkit has been created to provide tools and guidance to help you positively promote your business and join […]

Kendal Clubs and Societies

Search our Clubs and Societies Directory for details of the clubs, groups and societies you can find in Kendal. (Please note this is a new directory and some clubs are yet to upload their details.)

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2017 Kendal Highlights

2017 was a great year for Kendal and here we have gathered a few of our highlights for you to remember. Festivals & Events Our fantastic roster of events and festivals grew with old favourites and a few new arrivals: Lakes Alive Festival took place in September with vibrant performances and successful installations across town. View the […]

Light Nights in Kendal

Whether it’s a special summer occasion or simply the end of another working day, make the most of the long summer evenings here in Kendal. Kendal is the perfect destination to enjoy the brighter months; discover a new favourite restaurant, catch up with friends over a tipple in one of our bars and head to […]

Inspire Me

There’s so much to do in Kendal you’ll be spoilt for choice. Discover our bustling market square, an abundance of historic buildings and a beautiful river walk. Let us inspire you with weird and wonderful Kendal facts alongside the latest news on our blog.

Business opportunities for 2019

Kendal is once again playing host to an action packed calendar of events and festivals this year. These events bring an influx of people to our town and provide business opportunities for local businesses in and around Kendal town centre. Here is a list of the main events taking place in Kendal this year along […]

Christmas Shopping

We know December is a busy month and it can be hard to fit in Christmas shopping amongst festive gatherings, parties and family adventures. That’s why our shops and boutiques have extended their opening hours, providing countless opportunities to find the perfect Christmas gifts in Kendal this December.

Lakes Alive

Lakes Alive was a family friendly festival of spectacular happenings taking place across public spaces and hidden places across Kendal. The festival took place from 2016 – 2018. The Lake District National Park Authority has announced the conclusion of its annual cultural event – Lakes Alive. The popular arts festival has brought exciting art from […]

Shopappy

Visit Shopappy Kendal to see the brilliant products and services local independent shops and businesses have on sale here in Kendal in one place! Shopappy aims to encourage you to go into town and use the shops and businesses nearby. But sometimes you do not have time. The site brings all of the products together […]

Swipii – Kendal’s loyalty card

Swipii is Kendal’s loyalty scheme.  Pick up your Swipii card next time you shop and use in the participating businesses throughout the town.  Swipe your card at the iPad point at checkout whenever you make a purchase and collect your points.