Kendal is the third largest town in Cumbria. With a variety of high street names and some superb independent shops, the town centre is a wonderful place for some retail therapy. Kendal’s historic yards have been tastefully transformed into unique …
Restaurants in Kendal. Guests often ask for our advice on good places to eat out in Kendal. There are many good places to eat in the area and here is just a selection for you.
Cumbria – Battling back from the floods As you are probably aware early last December Storm Desmond caused much damage & flooding in many parts of Cumbria. Kendal was particularly badly affected with many homes and businesses suffering. We consider …
Amazing scenery & beautiful lakes undoubtedly make The Lake District National Park an extremely popular tourist destination. Before the days of tourism Cumbria’s natural resources were used in many different ways to boost the county’s economy. Cumbria has plentiful supplies …
An unusual mixture of Kendal’s charming features to stimulate the senses! See Down by the River Kent on Waterside is a plaque set into the wall. Here you can see the levels where the River Kent has risen to in past …
Circular drive from Kendal through The Lake District to Keswick, Ullswater, Bowness-on-Windermere & back to Kendal. This circular route takes you through The Lake District with some of the most beautiful lakes & magnificent mountains & much to see along …
As the great granddaughter of a Kendal Innkeeper I thought it appropriate to share with you some local knowledge of fine Cumbrian hostelries, breweries & tipples. Jennings Ales are brewed in the traditional way using their own well water. …
Five great pubs within a few miles of Kendal. The Station Inn at Oxenholme’s opening times for food is Monday to Friday 12 to 2.30pm and 5pm to 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 to 9pm. The pub opens 11.30am to …
Local exhibitions – Places, pictures & people A Taste of Lakeland exhibition at the Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry in Kendal begins on 6 March & runs to 7 September. See how tastes have changed over the years and learn …
Sweet treats from Cumbria There are many delicious sweet treats that are quintessentially Cumbrian. The world famous Kendal Mint Cake, sticky toffee pudding – Cartmel’s very own comfort food and of course the irresistibly crumbly, spicy Grasmere Gingerbread still made …