Places to visit in and around Kendal
Kendal is full of places to visit and things to do all year round. Here are just a few of the many attractions that Kendal has to offer.
For more information on where to go and what to do contact us. We are always pleased to help. The nearest mainline railway station is Oxenholme (The Lake District).
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http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/?page=2423&event=kendal
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 Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Telephone number: 01539 722464
Fax number: 01539 722494
Web address: www.abbothall.org.uk
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s finest small galleries and a wonderful place in which to see and enjoy exquisite art in the elegantly proportioned rooms of a grade 1 listed Georgian building.
As well as important British art collection which includes work by Ruskin, Turner, Romney, Scwitters, Ben Nicholson and Lucian Freud, there is an acclaimed and stimulating programme of high quality contemporary and historical exhibitions running throughout the year.
 Brewery Arts Centre
Telephone number: 01539 725133 (Box Office)
Fax number: 01539 730257
Web address: www.breweryarts.co.uk
Set in delightful 18th century gardens in the heart of Kendal, the Brewery has something for everyone - from the latest film releases to theatre, music, comedy, dance and literature events plus free art exhibitions.You're most welcome to come in to look around and find out what events are on during your stay in the Lake District. (Our events brochure is also available from all the Tourist Information Centres in the area.) While you're here, enjoy a drink, snack or meal in our Green Room, Intro café/bar or Vats Bar - or outside on the terrace in fine weather.
 Kendal Museum
Telephone number: 01539 721374
Fax number: 01539 737976
Web address: www.kendalmuseum.org.uk
Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country. Collections include local archaeology, history, geology and a natural history collection from around the globe. The archeology displays tell the story of man in Cumbria from prehistoric times to the present with local prehistoric, Roman and Viking objects. Also on display is a collection of original drawings and items belonging to the author, fell walker and one time honorary curator, Alfred Wainwright.
 Lakeland Climbing Centre
Telephone number: 01539 721766
Web address: www.kendalwall.co.uk
Cumbria’s premier climbing centre, the largest in the North of England. Full range of instructed sessions from beginners’ courses to childrens’ parties. Outdoor rock climbing, mountaincraft and navigation courses, private guiding on the Lakeland crags and fells. Phone for details, times and prices.
 Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Telephone number: 015395 63027
Web address: www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk
Enjoy a fascinating journey through the animal kingdom from magic molecules to mischievous monkeys in this unique and award-winning wildlife centre. Exhibits, indoor and out, include sea life, butterfly and tropical halls, a host of hands-on displays and many rare and unusual species.
 Levens Hall & Gardens
Telephone number: 015395 60321
Fax number: 015395 60669
Web address: www.levenshall.co.uk
Levens Hall is an Elizabethan mansion, home to the Bagot family. The hall houses one of the earliest English patchworks, which dates back to 1708, as well as beautifully embossed Cordova leather wall coverings. The hall also features fine paneling plasterwork and Jacobean furniture. The hall’s world famous topiary garden was designed and constructed in 1694. Please note that there is no admission charge for the gift shop, tearoom and plant centre.
 Low Sizergh Barn
Telephone number: 015395 60426
Web address: www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
Explore the trail around this organic dairy farm, then browse in the 18th century barn for local and regional speciality foods. There are two galleries of gifts and crafts and a tea room where you can watch the cows being milked around 3.45pm.
 Museum of Lakeland Life
Telephone number: 01539 722464
Fax number: 01539 722494
Web address: www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk
The Museum of Lakeland Life is a popular family attraction with a Victorian street scene, farmhouse, rooms, workshops and displays of locally made arts and crafts, movement furniture and fabrics.
Come and see how our Cumbrian ancestors worked, lived and entertained themselves in the changing social climate of the past 200 years. There are rooms dedicated to the authors Arthur Ransome and John Cunliffe (creator of Postman Pat) as well as many children’s activities, workshops and craft demonstrations.
 12th Century Parish Church
Telephone number: 01539 721248
Web address:www.kendalparishchurch.co.uk
Visitors to this church are struck by its size and the lightness of the interior. This lightness is due to the unusual construction of 5 aisles, separated by columns and allowing generous window area. The central aisle is 800 years old and the other aisles have been added over the centuries so that, in its heyday, a congregation of 1100 was regularly accommodated. The church is only three feet less wide than York Minster!
 Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre
Quaker Tapestry
Telephone number: 01539 722975
Fax number: 01539 722975
Web address: www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk
One of the largest community textile projects in the world, made in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry, by 4,000 men, women and children from 15 countries. This unique series of 77 panels of embroidery details the history and ideals of a world-renowned society, which began in Cumbria in the mid 17th century. Discover this fascinating story of social history in a very ‘modern exhibition’ with step-free access, a large video screen and gift shop.
 Sizergh Castle and Garden
Telephone number: 015395 60951
Web address: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Set in wonderful grounds with walks around the estate, this house has been lived in by the Strickland family for over 760 years. Learn about the Elizabethan carvings and contents of the castle, then explore the stunning garden including the renowned limestone rock garden.
National Trust Property.
A up-to-date list of clubs and societies is available from Kendal Tourist Information Centre.
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