We think our town will surprise you – and you’ll pack so many unique experiences into one visit. From adventurous activities to fascinating days soaking up beautiful art.
Take a look around to find out what Kendal has to offer.
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, creative makers and bakers… and there’s always a warm welcome.
We’re more than a market town on the edge of the Lakes. There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather.
Come and enjoy our national culture, arts and ambitious events along with quality shopping and spectacular surroundings that make our town unforgettable.
Kendal and the wider Lake District and Cumbria area offers some of the most spectacular and precious skyscapes in England and this February you have the opportunity to explore our dark skies with […]
This November – Kendal Mountain Festival is going fully online and the team are pouring all of their effort and energy into creating a new, amazing digital experience. You can expect […]
It’s here! The 2020 Lakes International Comic Art Festival takes place this weekend. Due to the ongoing Covid outbreak the festival will be a virtual event with two fantastic days […]
We’re sure many of you have been wondering if there will be a Kendal Mountain Festival this November. After careful consideration and consultation; the festival team are moving the festival […]
This year, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the Kendal Unity Festival which was due to take place on 20th June 2020 will be run online. Head to their Facebook […]
Responding to uncertain times, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival leaps into a virtual setting for 9th – 11th October 2020 Kendal, 11th May 2020: Although movement restrictions resulting from […]
Now’s your chance to get early bird festival passes for Lakes International Comic Arts Festival 2020 which takes place 9–11 October. The Early Bird passes are available until 31 March […]
A Happy New Year from all of us here in Kendal. If your diary is looking a little empty for the year ahead, grab a pencil and jot down our fantastic […]
The 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival was bigger than ever, with 23,950 tickets sold and approximately 18,000 visitors attending the UK’s largest social gathering of the outdoor community. Kendal Mountain Festival […]
The trailer for the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival has been released. ‘Open Out’ follows a young female protagonist as she experiences the festival for the first time. The short video […]
The annual celebration of the cloth returns this weekend at Kendal Leisure Centre. The family-friendly Kendal Wool Gathering is returning for its seventh year and has become one of the […]
International artists arrive in Kendal for record-breaking challenges, book launches, exhibitions, debates and a celebration of comic art A world of comic art will return to Kendal for the Lakes […]