Bridget’s guidebook to Kendal
Museum/Gallery
77 embroideries made by 4,000 men, women and children from 15 countries. Do use the audio guides which give fascinating info about the exhibits. There are activities, films, a garden, shop and cafe.
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Quaker Tapestry
Stramongate77 embroideries made by 4,000 men, women and children from 15 countries. Do use the audio guides which give fascinating info about the exhibits. There are activities, films, a garden, shop and cafe.
Great art gallery with frequent special visiting exhibits from around the UK.
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Abbot Hall Art Gallery
KirklandGreat art gallery with frequent special visiting exhibits from around the UK.
Kendal Museum was founded in 1796, making it one of Britain’s oldest museums. The Museum boasts unique collections of natural history and archaeology, has a shop, cafe and play area, and hosts group visits, events and workshops.
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Kendal Museum
Station RoadKendal Museum was founded in 1796, making it one of Britain’s oldest museums. The Museum boasts unique collections of natural history and archaeology, has a shop, cafe and play area, and hosts group visits, events and workshops.
Entertainment
Bars, cafe, cinema, live music and theatre - something for everyone
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Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateBars, cafe, cinema, live music and theatre - something for everyone
Neighbourhoods
Kendal is a nice old market town with beautiful cobbled streets, lots of yards or alleyways to explore and gorgeous little pubs. It's one of the largest shopping towns in the Lake District.
Kendal is often seen as the Southern gateway to the Lake District, being only around 9 miles from Windermere and around 30 miles from Keswick. The other lakes are all within an hour or two's travelling by car from the town, as are locations for walks and rambles, both gentle and demanding.
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Kendal
Kendal is a nice old market town with beautiful cobbled streets, lots of yards or alleyways to explore and gorgeous little pubs. It's one of the largest shopping towns in the Lake District.
Kendal is often seen as the Southern gateway to the Lake District, being only around 9 miles from Windermere and around 30 miles from Keswick. The other lakes are all within an hour or two's travelling by car from the town, as are locations for walks and rambles, both gentle and demanding.
Sightseeing
It's worth taking one of the many pathways up to Kendal Castle which overlooks the town and surrounding area with lovely views from the top.
You can explore the ruins, read the interpretation boards about the history and who lived here and listen to the info on your phone.
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Kendal Castle
SunnysideIt's worth taking one of the many pathways up to Kendal Castle which overlooks the town and surrounding area with lovely views from the top.
You can explore the ruins, read the interpretation boards about the history and who lived here and listen to the info on your phone.
Tipps für Reisende
Was einpacken?
Bring layers of clothing from sun tops to waterproofs
Kendal seems to have its own micro climate so be ready for any weather! Raincoat with hood, comfortable shoes or boots for walking and layers of clothing to take off if warm and put on to keep you cosy.
Bräuche und Kultur
There are cafes galore in Kendal
Kendal is most definitely a café culture destination.
There are cafes to suit any taste and style from Vegan to meat feasting you will find it here. With quaint old fashioned tea houses and cafes offering coffees from around the world. Lots of cafes offer outdoor seating for watching the world go by.
Nicht verpassen
From farmer's markets to independent shops
Kendal is well known for its shopping with plenty of small independent shops to explore away from the high street staples.
It's worth asking the locals when the farmer's markets are on usually once a month at least.