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.
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.
Address: Abbot Hall / Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry, Abbot Hall Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AL, England
Hours:
January 18 to March 21: 10:30am-4pm; Closed: Sun
March 22 to October 31: 10:30am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sun
November 1 to December 20: 10:30am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sun, Sun
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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 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.
Address: Levens Hall, Kendal LA8 0PD, England
Hours:
March 23 to October 9: 10am-5pm; Closed: Fri, Sat
Tips: The House is open 12-4:30 pm, last admission is at 4pm.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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.
Address: Abbot Hall / Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry, Abbot Hall Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AL, England
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10:30am-5pm
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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