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Kendal: What To Do When You Visit Kendal

The town of Kendal is not only a short distance from the Lake District but also only a short distance from the coast as well. Not only are Lake Windermere and Keswick a short distance by car and unless you’re driving in the height of the season, both are less than half an hour away. In fact, the town of Kendal is an excellent base for exploring most of the Lake District. 

There is not only the Lake District to be enjoyed and explored when you stay in Kendal the town is also well worth exploring. In this article we take a look at some of the attractions that one can enjoy when you make a visit to this part of England.

Abbot Hall Art Gallery can be found in the centre of the town, in a converted Georgian villa and is home to some notable works of art. There are regular exhibitions and there are plenty of lectures and events taking place also. So you can take your admiration of its art to new levels.

Another place that many visitors spend time at is Sizergh Castle and Gardens which is only a short drive from Kendal. The castle dates back to medieval times and was then extended during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Along with viewing its wonderful oak paneled rooms leading on to the Inlaid Chamber there are many fine portraits and ceramics for you to view which have been collected over the years. Today the house is still home to Strickland family who first had the house built for them during the middle ages.

After you’ve toured the house you can spend time when the weather is fine exploring the gardens. These include a rock garden and two lakes. Plus there are plenty of viewpoints as you walk around the Castle grounds where you get views of Morecambe Bay and the fells which make up the Lake District. 

For those who don’t have a car then in a prominent position in the town you will find the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre. This is housed in the Friends Meeting House built in 1816 and this Georgian building houses exhibits celebrating the formation of the Quakers Religious Society in 1652. 

But, if you’re looking to find out how life in the Lakes has changed over the years, then time should be spent at the Museum of Lakeland Life. This is opposite the Abbot Hall Gallery, in a converted stables and you will find that there is something here for the whole family to enjoy. 

You can view a restored eighteenth century Victorian kitchen and down the Edwardian street you will get a flavor of how life has been in the area for the last one hundred and fifty years or so. This museum is an excellent “time machine” for you to enjoy.

When you next stay in Kendal, choose your Kendal hotel or B&B here.

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