Written by Jonny Gios, Showcase Cumbria Contributor

Kendal is situated in South Cumbria and known as the Gateway to the Lake District but it’s also a destination in itself! I think that our town will surprise you – and you’ll pack so many unique experiences into one visit, you’ll want to come back! From indulgent shopping to incredible food and drink, adventurous activities to leisurely strolls with wonderful views all around. There are so many great places to meet for coffee or lunch that are independent and different. Down many of Kendal’s famous yards there are more local shops / cafés that are hidden gems.
We even made the Times in 2023 as one of the coolest places to live in the UK. We also have one of the best FE colleges in the UK!
John Cunliffe who lived in Kendal based the Postman Pat books and later the TV series on the former post office at Greenside. The adventures featured nearby Kentmere and Longsleddale.
Scout Scar is a 5-minute journey in the car to what the locals call the ‘mushroom’ which is a lookout point that takes in views of Blackpool, Heysham and the Lake District. Seeing almost 30 miles on clear days! It’s also been known to see the Northern Lights on camera from Scout Scar!!

Although Kendal is having a lot of work done along the River Kent by the EA the river is full of life! We often see our ‘3 otters’ playing and fishing along the river, Kingfishers, Herons, Cormorants are all very common along with salmon and white clawed crayfish. It’s a delight to see so much wildlife in our Kendal. We have a wonderful community and Kendal is packed with festivals and many local support groups that benefit locals and tourists alike!
When do you plan to visit?


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