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Kendal Castle Kendal Castle, probably late 12th Century, is a beautiful ruin, well worth exploring. From here you can get brilliant views over the town. At Kendal Museum is an exhibition telling the story of the Castle, its people , and the life of the town. There are displays showing medieval objects, reconstructions of the Castle, computer displays and there are various activities such as coin rubbing.

In 1897 Kendal Corporation bought Castle Hill for 'public enjoyment', to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. 100 years later, a major project has been carried out involving repairs to the masonry, landscaping, and new information displays on the site and at the Museum.

Castle Hill is a lovely place to walk and picnic, with views in all directions. The lower slopes have wooded walks. There are sculpture seats specially commissioned for the site, by the artist Alain Ayers.

The River Kent is a beautiful river in the county of Cumbria in England. The river originates in hills surrounding Kentmere, and flows for around 20 miles (32km) into the north of Morecambe Bay, having passed through Kentmere, Staveley, Burneside, Kendal and Sedgwick on the way. The village of Arnside lies alongside the Kent estuary.

The rivers Mint, Sprint and Gowan join the Kent to the north of Kendal, with the river also joined by the River Gilpin and River Winster as it nears its estuary.

Near the source of the river is Kentmere reservoir, which was constructed in the mid 1800s to control the flow of the river, which at the time was used to power a number of water mills. Near Sedgwick, the river passes through a rock gorge which produces a number of low waterfalls. This section is popular with kayakers as it offers high quality whitewater for several days after rain.

Kendal Chocolate House

The 1657 Chocolate House

The 1657 Chocolate House is believed to have been built in the 1630’s, originally as a private home in Kendal.

Long before it became a Lake District tourist attraction, the Chocolate House was a bakery - the old outlines of the bread ovens are still visible in the restaurant - as well as an antiques shop, a travel agent and a ladies fashion shop.

As many of our English traditions are fast disappearing, they are committed to retaining a few of the best from the 1600’s.

The ladies still dress in period costume, and many of the speciality chocolate drinks and dishes have names from that era, such as the well known Nell Gwynne - one of Charles II’s mistresses.  

 

Prince Charles opened the Artisan shop and restaurant in Kendal

Mouthwatering dishes include Wastwater chicken, beef in Jennings beer, Waberthwaite sausages, Staff of Life breads as well as special Cumbrian and Drover's Plates.

Customers can start the day with a range of traditional Cumbrian breakfasts and there is a selection of delicious sandwiches and a wonderful children's menu on offer throughout.

 Artisan Restaurant opened by Prince Charles
The Old Brewery Arts Centre.

The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is a multi-purpose arts complex presenting a year round programme of theatre, music, films, lectures and exhibitions, together with a range of amateur participatory activities including art and craft workshops, Cumbria Youth Theatre, and classes.

As well as holding superb music and theatre from across the globe, the centre also hosts an array of great festivals throughout the year, such as the annual Gateway - international roots music festival, and the NEW Women's Arts International Festival - described by the Guardian newspaper as 'The Mother of All Festivals', and many many more.

With over 300,000 people walking through the door of the 9th Best Attraction in the UK, each year, the Brewery Arts Centre is now a top place on the map!

 
The Quaker Tapestry, in the Friends Meeting House is an extraordinary piece of work.

The Quaker Tapestry is a celebration of 350 years of Quaker insights and experiences embroidered in narrative crewel work on 77 panels of specially woven wool cloth. Each panel measures 25" (635mm) wide by 21" (533mm) deep.  It was created by 4000 people over a period of 15 years from 15 different countries.

 

 Quaker Tapestry in Kendal
Kendal Golf Club Kendal Golf club proudly celebrated its centenary in 1991 and indeed has now been at its present location for over l10 years, having moved from `The Old Racecourse` in 1896. Numerous improvements have been made over the years, the most recent of-which being lengthening the course to a Par 70 and refurbished clubhouse.

From its elevated position, overlooking the historic old market town of Kendal, the panoramic views that unfurl as one plays the course are quite breathtaking. From the east you can see the splendour of the Westmorland Fells and beyond to the Yorkshire Dales. While viewing from north to west the full majesty of the Lake District mountains and valleys open up, before later looking southward towards Morecambe Bay and the Lancashire Plain.