Kendal stands out as a unique market town. It is constantly bustling with energy, showcasing the arts, hosting events, celebrations, and embracing culture. However, it is not these elements that truly capture the intrigue of this city.
The town’s cottages, mansions, and industrial areas are all built from rusticated limestone in a solemn gray tone, earning Kendal the moniker Auld Grey Town. But backed up with natural splendor, Kendal offers guests a cultural feast, with mansions and prestigious art pieces from the Medieval and Elizabethan era lining every street and wall.
There are plenty of things to do in Kendal, from visiting a 12th century castle to trekking to the isolated Kentmere Horseshoe. Here’s a list of places you should visit in the English town of Kendal.
The 30 Most Popular Things To Do In Kendal, England
30. Wild Human Adventures Ltd
5.0 (1 review)
Location: 21 Horncop Ln Kendal
Tel: 7703-002769
Web Address: http://wildhuman.com/
29. Skyline Walking Holidays
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: 84 Windermere Road Kendal
Web Address: http://skylinewalking.co.uk/
28. Lambrigg Fell
4.0 (1 review)
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27. Lake District National Park
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: Cumbria Kendal
Tel: 1539-724555
Web Address: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/
26. Burneside Hall
4.5 (2 reviews)
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Location: 2 Hall Road Burneside Kendal
25. Whinfell Tarn
4.5 (2 reviews)
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24. Firbank Fell
2.5 (2 reviews)
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23. Cunswick Scar
4.7 (7 reviews)
22. Peasey Beck
4.5 (8 reviews)
21. Hincaster Tunnel.
4.4 (21 reviews)
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Location: Hincaster Kendal
20. Levens Deer Park
4.9 (22 reviews)
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Location: Kendal
Web Address: https://levenshall.co.uk/the-estate/levens-deer-park
19. Serpentine Woods
4.6 (41 reviews)
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Location: Kendal
Web Address: https://southlakeland.gov.uk/leisure-culture-and-events/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-in-south-lakeland/kendal-parks/
18. Lake District National Park Authority
4.6 (70 reviews)
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Location: Murley Moss Ln Oxenholme Road Kendal
Tel: 1539-724555
Web Address: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/
17. Lake District National Park
4.9 (85 reviews)
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Location: Cumbria
Web Address: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/
16. The Outdoor Adventure Company
4.8 (88 reviews)
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Location: Old Hutton Kendal
Tel: 1539-722147
Web Address: http://theoutdooradventurecompany.co.uk/
15. Bendrigg Trust
4.8 (90 reviews)
Location: Bendrigg Lodge Old Hutton Kendal
Tel: 1539-723766
Web Address: https://bendrigg.org.uk/
14. Kendal Parish Church
4.7 (164 reviews)
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Location: Kirkland Kendal
Tel: 1539-721248
Web Address: http://kendalparishchurch.co.uk/
13. The Helm
4.6 (170 reviews)
Location: Oxenholme Kendal
Web Address: https://friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/the-helm
12. Abbot Hall Park Playground – South Lakeland District Council
4.4 (181 reviews)
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Location: Abbot Hall Park Kendal
Tel: 1539-733333
Web Address: https://southlakeland.gov.uk/leisure-culture-and-events/parks-and-open-spaces/play-areas/
11. Michael Coates Clay Pigeon Shooting
5.0 (190 reviews)
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Location: ADMIN ADDRESS 32 Serpentine Road Kendal
Tel: 7814-030249
Web Address: http://michael-coates.co.uk/
10. Westmorland County Showground
4.6 (411 reviews)
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Location: Lane Farm Crooklands
Tel: 15395-67804
Web Address: https://westmorlandshow.co.uk/
9. Lakeland Maze Farm Park
4.6 (789 reviews)
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Location: Raines Hall Sedgwick Kendal
Tel: 15395-61760
Web Address: http://lakelandmaze.co.uk/
Our Top picks
8. Friends Of The Lake District
4.4 (12 reviews)
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Location: Murley Moss Ln Oxenholme Road Kendal
Tel: 1539-720788
Web Address: http://friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/
7. Cumbria Wildlife Trust Head Office and wildlife garden
4.8 (21 reviews)
Location: Crook Road Kendal
Tel: 1539-816300
Web Address: https://cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/
6. Lakeland Museum
4.4 (78 reviews)
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Location: Abbot Hall Art Gallery Kirkland Kendal
Tel: 1539-722464
Web Address: https://lakelandmuseum.org.uk/
5. Quaker Tapestry Museum
4.7 (96 reviews)
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Location: Friends Meeting House Streetramongate Kendal
Tel: 1539-722975
Web Address: http://quaker-tapestry.co.uk/
4. Kendal Museum
4.5 (156 reviews)
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Location: Station Road Kendal
Tel: 1539-815597
Web Address: https://kendalmuseum.org.uk/
3. Abbot Hall
4.5 (183 reviews)
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Location: Kirkland Kendal
Tel: 1539-722464
Web Address: https://abbothall.org.uk/
2. KendalWall, Lakeland Climbing Centres
4.7 (504 reviews)
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Location: Unit 27 Lake District Business Park Mint Bridge Road Kendal
Tel: 1539-721766
Web Address: http://lakelandclimbingcentres.co.uk/
1. National Trust – Sizergh
4.6 (3,004 reviews)
Location: Sizergh Kendal
Tel: 15395-60951
Web Address: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Kendal, England! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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