What To Do When You Visit Kendal

Kendal is within easy reach of the English Lake District and also the north west coastline. 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. Here we'll look at some attractions that you'll want to consider when you visit Kendal.

Abbot Hall Art Gallery can be found in the centre of the town, in a converted Georgian villa and houses some wonderful works of art. As well as exhibitions taking place throughout the year many events and informative lectures as well. 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 extended further when Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne. Along with viewing its wonderful oak paneled rooms which lead to the Inlaid Chamber with its magnificent collection of portraits and ceramics. 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. 

Right in the centre of Kendal is the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre. This is housed in the Friends Meeting House which was constructed in 1816 and this Georgian building houses exhibits celebrating the formation of the Quakers Religious Society in 1652. 

However, 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. Housed in a converted stable block opposite to the Abbot Hall Art Gallery visitors young and old will find plenty to keep them occupied. 

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.

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