There's something for everyone in the historic market town of Kendal, where the Castle ruins overlook a lively shopping and cultural scene. Don't miss the 13th century Parish Church, one of the widest in England, Kendal Museum, one of the oldest in the country and Abbot Hall Art Gallery, one of the finest small galleries in Britain. The Brewery Arts Centre has a programme packed with film, theatre, music and exhibitions all year round. Take a look at the Lakeland Life and Industry Museum or view the Quaker Tapestry, made by over 4000 people from 15 countries. From famous high street names to specialist shops, shopping centres to farmers markets, Kendal offers retail therapy for all with a wide range of tearooms, restaurants and pubs to keep you going. Leisure facilities include a pool, climbing wall, dry ski slope, golf courses and fun facilities for the kids. Festivals take place all year round from the Medieval Market in May, Kirkland Festival in July to the Torchlight Carnival and Westmorland County Show in September and the Mountain Film Festival in November. Population 28,000
Attraction
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Kendal Museum
Kendal Reptiles
Lake District National Park
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Levens Hall
Museum of Lakeland Life
Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre & Tearooms
Sizergh Castle
Budget
Balcony House *book online*
Premier Inn Kendal Central *book online*
Sonata Guest House *book online*
Travelodge Kendal *book online*
Charity
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Friends of the Lake District
Classes
Club
Cottage
Council
South Lakeland District Council
Dentist
Captain French Lane Dental Surgery
Hall & Smith Dental Surgery
Sandes Avenue Dental Practice
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Station House Surgery
Staveley Surgery
The James Cochrane Practice
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Arnold Greenwood
Hodgson Michael C L
Milne Moser
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Thompson Roger
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Inn
Blue Bell Hotel
Gilpin Bridge Inn
Station Inn
Market
Kendal Indoor MarketKendal Street Market
Rugby Club Car Boot
Performing Arts
Kendal Choral Society
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Vague Theatre Company
Westmorland Orchestra
Westmorland Youth Orchestra
Pub and Bar
Blue Bell Hotel
Castle Green Hotel
Dun Horse Inn
Gateway Inn
Globe Inn
Heron
Masons Arms
Rifleman's Arms
The Wheatsheaf Brigsteer
Restaurant
Blue Bell Hotel
Castle Green Hotel
Gateway Inn
Harveys
Moon Restaurant
Paulo Gianni's Ristaurante
Prelude
Stonecross Manor Hotel
Treasure Palace
Self-Catering
4, Drysalters Luxury Apartment
Drumlins
Kendal Cottages
Riverside Apartment
Solicitor
Pearson & Pearson
Powell & Sykes
Taxi
A 2 B Taxis
Ace Taxis
Atlas Taxis
Blue Star Taxis (Kendal) Ltd
Crown Taxis
Gateway Taxis
Steel Taxis
Vet
Highgate Veterinary Clinic
Westmorland Veterinary Services Ltd
Sports Clubs
Burneside TC (Tennis)
Crosthwaite & Lyth TC (Tennis)
Cumbria Women (Cricket)
Kendal (Men's Hockey)
Kendal Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Kendal LTC (Tennis)
Kendal Rugby Union Football Club (Rugby Union)
Levens TC (Tennis)
Natland & Oxenholme TTC (Table Tennis)
Netherfield CC (Cricket)
Shops
Ottakar's PLC
The Works
Impulse Flowers
Boots
Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Tea Room
Plumgarth's Farm Shop
Halls Pet Stores
Hilltop Nursery
Kan Foods
Halls Pet Store
Evans Cycles
Millets
Dorothy Perkins
Highgate Pharmacy
Conlon & Sons Ltd
George Edwardian
Dinky Shoes
County Stone
BodyShop
Mountain Warehouse
Majestic Wine
ilove organics
Myrtle & Mace
Peacocks
K Village
Field & Trek
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Yard 46
The Riverside Cafe
BB's Coffee & Muffins
Mr Bumbles Coffee House
The Masters House Tea Room
Four Corners Deli
1657 Chocolate House
The Mint Cake Works
Watson & Woollard
Specsavers
Fat Face
Hallmark Cards
J J B Sports
Pets At Home
Topshop
The Kitten and The Goat
Antiques
Westmorland Clocks
Shambles Antiques
Kendal Studio Antiques
Blakemore Dower House Antique
Below Stairs Antiques
Thomond Antiques & Gallery ltd
Activities
Homescales Activity Centre(Adventure)
Kendal Bowmen(Archery)
High Adventure(Aviation Sports)
Destination Cumbria(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Climbing Cumbria(Climbing)
Lakeland Climbing Centre(Climbing)
Kendal Ski Club(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Kendal
Kendal Cottages (0.20 miles)
Kendal Cottages offers luxurious self-catering accommodation in the heart of Kendal which is situated on perfectly situated for two national parks: the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. This beautiful apartment has a stunning balcony ... More | visit website
Riverside Apartment (0.27 miles)
A COMPACT FULLY EQUIPPED APARTMENT FOR THE PRICE OF A HOTEL ROOM .........A Small ground floor apartment, forming part of a stone built Victorian terrace. Situated on the banks of ... More
Beech House Hotel (0.30 miles)
Sonata Guest House (0.39 miles)
Very close to the town centre, Sonata Guest House is a four star rated family run, Victorian Terraced House, with comfortable en-suite bedrooms containing, free WI-Fi, remote control colour televisions, ... More
4, Drysalters Luxury Apartment (0.63 miles)
This new luxury first floor apartment is south facing and is located in a quiet conservation area in the historic market town of Kendal close to all local amenities, and ... More
Sundial Guest House (0.68 miles)
Whether staying on holiday or on business, one of our extensive range of rooms will meet with your requirements. From single or twin rooms with standard facilities to double or ... More
Balcony House (0.69 miles)
Family run Bed and Breakfast with 3 guest rooms. Kendal is the gateway to the lakes and Balcony House provides an excelent base for north/south exploring. We offer clean comfortable rooms ... More
Stonecross Manor Hotel (1.00 miles)
Stonecross Manor Hotel, dating back to the 19th century has been extensively modernised and converted into the fine AA 3 star hotel that it is today and is situated on the fringe of the medieval ... More | visit website
Castle Green Hotel (1.12 miles)
The hotel is set in 14 acres of woodland and gardens yet only 10 minutes' drive from the M6 and 8 miles from Windermere. The hotel's facilities include a fitness and leisure club with pool, ... More | visit website
Travelodge Kendal (2.01 miles)
The Travelodge Kendal is ideally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District and is within easy reach of many places of interest such as Kendal, 3.5 miles away, Kendal Museum, Sizergh Castle, Lake Windermere (11 ... More | visit website
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