Vicki’s guidebook to Kendal
Sightseeing
You look across at the castle, but it's worth a walk up there because it's atmospheric, and there are some short town walks that lead past it too. It was Katherine Parr's castle, one of Henry VIII's wives.
59 locals recommend
Kendal Castle
SunnysideYou look across at the castle, but it's worth a walk up there because it's atmospheric, and there are some short town walks that lead past it too. It was Katherine Parr's castle, one of Henry VIII's wives.
Quaker Tapestry
StramongateAbbot Hall Art Gallery
KirklandBrilliant - just re-opened after refurbishing, summer 2023
Adventures
Brilliant for all ages and all levels of climber
23 locals recommend
Kendal Wall, Lakeland Climbing Centre
Mint Bridge RoadBrilliant for all ages and all levels of climber
Theatre, dance, cinema, restaurant, bar, great garden: highly recommended, and only 3 mins walk from the flat
90 locals recommend
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateTheatre, dance, cinema, restaurant, bar, great garden: highly recommended, and only 3 mins walk from the flat
Gurnal Dubs
Great lake for swimming!
Kendal Leisure Centre
Burton RoadGood for a rainy day with the kids!
Food scene
Superb food - really great - but not open evenings. Takeaway or eat in, everything from vegetarian to pulled pork, delicious salads, cakes, etc.
26 locals recommend
Babaganoush
27 Finkle StSuperb food - really great - but not open evenings. Takeaway or eat in, everything from vegetarian to pulled pork, delicious salads, cakes, etc.
Family pub with good under cover play area. Food - usual fare; something for fussy eaters.
22 locals recommend
Romneys
72 Milnthorpe RdFamily pub with good under cover play area. Food - usual fare; something for fussy eaters.
Really excellent fish and chip shop. Always fresh, and beautifully cooked. A short walk from the flat.
6 locals recommend
Frydays of Kendal
6 New RdReally excellent fish and chip shop. Always fresh, and beautifully cooked. A short walk from the flat.