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. Both Windermere and Keswick are a short car journey away and unless you’re driving in the height of the season, both are less than half an hour away. The other lakes which make up the Lake District are within an hour or two from the town as well.
The Lake District is famous for its beautiful scenery but the town itself has much to offer its visitors as well. In this article we take a look at some of the attractions that one can enjoy when you make a visit to this part of England.
Abbot Hall Art Gallery can be found in the centre of the town, in a converted Georgian villa and is home to some notable 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.
Sizergh Castle and its gardens is a popular tourist destination just a few minutes drive from Kendal. The original part of the house was built during medieval times and extended further when Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne. Along with viewing its wonderful oak paneled rooms which lead 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.
Plus after exploring what is on offer inside the house one take a leisurely stroll around 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.
For those who don’t have a car then in a prominent position in the town is the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre. This can be found in the Friends Meeting House built 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, make your way to the Museum of Lakeland Life. This is opposite the Abbot Hall Gallery, in a converted stables and you will find that there is something here for the whole family to enjoy.
As you wander around the rooms including the 18th Century 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.
When you next stay in Kendal, choose your Kendal hotel or guest house here.
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