Johanna’s guidebook
Sightseeing
endal Castle, probably late 12th Century, is now a ruin, but worth exploring. From here you can get brilliant views over the town. At Kendal Museum is an exhibition telling the story of the Castle, its people , and the life of the town. There are displays showing medieval objects, reconstructions of the Castle, computer displays and there are various activities such as coin rubbing.
The Castle was built in the early 1200’s as the home of the barons of Kendal. They had a big influence on the development of Kendal. The Parr family is the best known of the baronial families, the most famous member being Katherine Parr, the sixth and last Queen of Henry VIII.
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Kendal Castle
Sunnysideendal Castle, probably late 12th Century, is now a ruin, but worth exploring. From here you can get brilliant views over the town. At Kendal Museum is an exhibition telling the story of the Castle, its people , and the life of the town. There are displays showing medieval objects, reconstructions of the Castle, computer displays and there are various activities such as coin rubbing.
The Castle was built in the early 1200’s as the home of the barons of Kendal. They had a big influence on the development of Kendal. The Parr family is the best known of the baronial families, the most famous member being Katherine Parr, the sixth and last Queen of Henry VIII.
Kendal Museum was founded in 1796, making it one of Britain’s oldest museums. The Museum boasts unique collections of natural history and archaeology, has a shop, cafe and play area, and hosts group visits, events and workshops.
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Kendal Museum
Station RoadKendal Museum was founded in 1796, making it one of Britain’s oldest museums. The Museum boasts unique collections of natural history and archaeology, has a shop, cafe and play area, and hosts group visits, events and workshops.
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a beautifully restored Grade I-listed Georgian house on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. Our gallery holds an exceptional collection of 18th-20th century fine art and runs an imaginative temporary exhibition programme throughout the year.
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Abbot Hall Art Gallery
KirklandAbbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a beautifully restored Grade I-listed Georgian house on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. Our gallery holds an exceptional collection of 18th-20th century fine art and runs an imaginative temporary exhibition programme throughout the year.
The Quaker Tapestry is an embroidery of community art, the creation of more than 4000 people in 15 countries over a period of 15 years. It shows 300 years of social history, beautifully illustrated.
Since the dawn of history, crafts people have used their skills to tell stories. Such a record is the Quaker Tapestry – a series of 77 separate narrative crewel embroidered panels, each 25 inches wide by 21 inches deep. They tell the story of the Quaker Movement over nearly 350 years. The tapestry is not an academic history, but a celebration of Quakers’ ideas and experiences since the founding of the Quaker movement by George Fox in 1652
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Quaker Tapestry
StramongateThe Quaker Tapestry is an embroidery of community art, the creation of more than 4000 people in 15 countries over a period of 15 years. It shows 300 years of social history, beautifully illustrated.
Since the dawn of history, crafts people have used their skills to tell stories. Such a record is the Quaker Tapestry – a series of 77 separate narrative crewel embroidered panels, each 25 inches wide by 21 inches deep. They tell the story of the Quaker Movement over nearly 350 years. The tapestry is not an academic history, but a celebration of Quakers’ ideas and experiences since the founding of the Quaker movement by George Fox in 1652
Levens Hall is a stunning family home with exceptional Elizabethan interiors and the finest furniture, clocks and paintings. Explore the fascinating artefacts linking the Hall to the Duke of Wellington, marvel at the world's largest and oldest topiary gardens before visiting the gift shop and Levens Kitchen for refreshments.
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Levens Hall
Levens Hall is a stunning family home with exceptional Elizabethan interiors and the finest furniture, clocks and paintings. Explore the fascinating artefacts linking the Hall to the Duke of Wellington, marvel at the world's largest and oldest topiary gardens before visiting the gift shop and Levens Kitchen for refreshments.
Food scene
The Brewery Arts Centre is the main entertainment venue in Kendal. It features a 2-screen cinema, a theatre, live music and excellent restaurant & bar.
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Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateThe Brewery Arts Centre is the main entertainment venue in Kendal. It features a 2-screen cinema, a theatre, live music and excellent restaurant & bar.
City/town information
Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere, about halfway along the 10.5 mile length of the lake between Waterhead at the North end, and Lakeside at the South end. It developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake.
Now the Lake District’s most popular visitor destination, Bowness-on-Windermere is busy for much of the year. People come to enjoy the lake for sailing and watersports, or just to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the area and the town’s delightful setting. See all places to stay around Bowness-on-Windermere.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere, about halfway along the 10.5 mile length of the lake between Waterhead at the North end, and Lakeside at the South end. It developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake.
Now the Lake District’s most popular visitor destination, Bowness-on-Windermere is busy for much of the year. People come to enjoy the lake for sailing and watersports, or just to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the area and the town’s delightful setting. See all places to stay around Bowness-on-Windermere.