Kendal: What To Do When You Visit Kendal

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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 can be reached in less than 30 minutes. In fact, the town of Kendal is an excellent base for exploring most of the Lake District.

The Lake District is famous for its beautiful scenery 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 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. It boasts a number of oak panelled 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 take a leisurely stroll around the gardens. Here there are two lakes to view along with an amazing rock garden also. There are also a number of viewpoints in the grounds which offer views across Morecambe Bay and to the Lake District’s fells.

Right in the centre of Kendal you will find the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre. This is housed in the Friends Meeting House built in 1816 and you can follow the history of the Quakers back to their foundation 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 walk down the Edwardian street where you will get a flavor of how life has been in the area for the last one hundred and fifty years or so. Certainly for those who want to get a real visit for what Kendal is like and what life has been like for those living here then a visit to this museum is a must.

Check this range of Kendal hotels and accommodation for your next visit to Kendal.

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