KENDAL

Surrounded by the splendour of Cumbria’s Fells, the thriving Market town of Kendal disguises its historic past. The remains of its Norman Castle locate one of the original Roman camps that guarded the route to the Scottish border.

The castle was the birthplace and childhood home of Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII. The 13th century parish church is one of the largest in England. Individual shops of character many concealed in numbered yards tucked away down alleyways provide a pleasant contrast to the chain stores found on most high streets. A wide range of restaurants cafes and pubs offer a traditional Cumbrian hospitality.

The Brewery Arts centre offers a wide range of entertainment including theatre, cinema, and live music.

The medieval Sizergh Castle and Elizabethan Levens Hall are recommended visits close to Helsington Laithes Manor.

ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS

LINKS

South Lake District Holiday Cottages, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk

The Brewery Arts Centre 
Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria
Tel: 01539 725133 www.breweryarts.co.uk 
The Brewery Arts Centre is a dynamic multi-purpose venue with a theatre, music venue, galleries, bars, restaurant and cinemas.

Levens Hall , Kendal, Cumbria 
Tel: 015395 60321 www.levenshall.co.uk
Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens. Helsington Laithes Manor formed a part of this estate until 1997.

Sizergh Castle
A National trust property outside of Kendal
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-sizerghcastlegarden

Low Sizergh Farm 
Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria
Tel: 015395 60426 www.low-sizergh-barn.co.uk
Farm trail through beautiful countryside around an organic dairy farm, speciality foods in a 18thC barn, tea room, craft and gift galleries.

National Trust Sizergh Castle
Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria
Tel: 015395 60070 
House have been lived in by the Strickland family for over 760 years. Learn about the Elizabethan carvings and contents of the castle, and the gardens.

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria
Tel: 01539 722464 www.abbothall.org.uk 
This elegant Georgian building provides a superb setting for its collection of 18th, 19th and 20thC fine art. Changing exhibitions in upper galleries.

Blackwell,The Arts & Craft Hous
e  Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 46139 www.blackwell.org.uk 
Spectacular restored historic house.

Beatrix Potter
www.visitmisspotter.com

SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Low Farm Riding Centre
Lake District Horse Riding www.lowfarmriding.co.uk

Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club
www.klgolf.dial.pipex.com

Rookin House Farm Outdoor Activity Centre - 
www.rookinhouse.com

Kendal Golf Club 
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. 
www.kendalgolfclub.co.uk

TRAVEL INFO

"why sit on the M6 for hours - travel by first class train (low cost when booked in advance - check two single fares) and collect your hire car at the station" 
www.thetrainline.com

Local car hire - www.carhirecumbria.co.uk

LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
A complete local attractions guide -
www.lakelandgateway.info/placestovisit.asp