Kendal Attractions
Kendal is situated on the east side of the Lake District and there are ruins of a 12th century castle.
Kendal is a popular tourist destination offering a number of places of interest such as the Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, Abbott Hall Art Gallery and the Brewery Arts Centre. Most of the local buildings were constructed of grey limestone including the Friends Meeting House, home of the Quaker Tapestry.
Kendal is a popular tourist destination offering a number of places of interest such as the Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, Abbott Hall Art Gallery and the Brewery Arts Centre. Most of the local buildings were constructed of grey limestone including the Friends Meeting House, home of the Quaker Tapestry.
Abbot Hall
Abbot Hall designed by John Carr in 1759 in Georgian style has a remarkable collection of paintings including portraits by George Romney and Daniel Gardner.
Abbot Hall / Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry
Abbot Hall
Kirkland
Kendal LA9 5AL
England
Abbot Hall
Kirkland
Kendal LA9 5AL
England
Hours
January 18 to March 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 22 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Brewery Arts Centre
Art exhibitions, theatrical and musical events are held in the 200 year-old building.
The Brewery Arts Centre features a 260 seat theatre, rooms for hire for meetings, conferences, lectures, rehearsals and wedding receptions.
The Brewery Arts Centre features a 260 seat theatre, rooms for hire for meetings, conferences, lectures, rehearsals and wedding receptions.
Drive from Hawes
From Hawes continue along the bank of the Ure to reach Kendal in Westmoreland, famous for its snuff. Catherine Parr, sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, was born in its now ruined castle.
Levens Hall
Levens Hall is located in Kendal. It was designed by James II's gardener, Guillaume Beaumont, in 1694. The garden is most famous for its yews and was the Garden of the Year Award Winner in 1994.
This family home has fine furniture, paintings, Spanish leather wall coverings, the earliest English patchwork, clocks and miniatures on display.
All values are in local currency
This family home has fine furniture, paintings, Spanish leather wall coverings, the earliest English patchwork, clocks and miniatures on display.
Hours
March 23 to October 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | 25.00 |
| Adult | 10.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 7.00 |
| Child | 4.50 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry
Housed in the former stables of Abbot Hall the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry provides a comprehensive picture of the history of local crafts and industry.
Abbot Hall / Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry
Abbot Hall
Kirkland
Kendal LA9 5AL
England
Abbot Hall
Kirkland
Kendal LA9 5AL
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Sizergh Castle & Garden
Sizergh Castle is a National Trust property located in Kendal. A large rock garden has been planted to the north of the 14th century castle.
All values are in local currency
Sizergh Castle & Garden
Kendal LA8 8AE
England
Kendal LA8 8AE
England
Hours
March 17 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | 16.00 |
| Adult | 6.40 |
| Group discounts | 6.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.25 |
| Child | 3.20 |
Garden opens same days at 11am.
Dogs not allowed.
Phone for opening times in November and December.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
