Kendal

Kendal is a Market Town in southeast Cumbria, 8 miles east of the M6 motorway, 9 miles southeast of the Lake Windermere boat trips.

The image below is from the bridge at the south side of Kendal over the River Kent. There is a scenic river walk along the left side all the way to the other side of the town centre.

The road to the left runs right through Kendal centre for about two miles. This road is a number of streets such as Kirkland, Highgate, Stricklandgate, and Windermere Road.

The Church complex here is the Kendal Parish Church, one of the most impressive churches in Cumbria.

The ruins of Kendal Castle are up to the right in this image.

The image below is of Kendal Parish Church with the earliest parts of the church built in the 1200s. This is an extremely scenic area with a number of old buildings. The interior of this church is impressive, as is the rear view from the river, showing how wide it is.

Interior View . Rear View .

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The image below is of the main road running through Kendal, at the part named Highgate. This is a long shopping street, with the Town Hall Clock seen on the right.

The image below is of the main street running through Kendal at the pedestrian only area. The one way system in Kendal directs most of the traffic down to the riverside, where most of the car parking is.

The Kendal Market Place is about 100 yards further on.

The image below is of the the Kendal Market Place into the right by the monument. The main road ahead is named Stricklandgate, with Windermere Road further on.

The Westmorland Shopping Centre is situated down to the right here at the market. There is a large underground car park below the shopping centre. Take note of where you park as it is really large, not easy to find your car again.

The Street Market here is normally held on Wednesday and Saturday.

The image below is of New Road down by the riverside where most of the car parking is situated.

The image below is of Stramongate Bridge in Kendal at the north side of the River Walk. The road to the left on the bridge leads back up to the main street, close to the Market Place.

This is said to be a good spot to watch salmon and trout leaping whilst traveling up-river. Late summer into autumn is said to be the best time of year for watching the fish.

Kendal Attractions

Brewery Arts Centre on Highgate in Kendal centre Map/Reviews

Quaker Tapestry Museum on Stramongate in Kendal centre Map/Reviews

Museum of Lakeland Life at Peppercorn Lane in Kendal centre south side Map/Reviews

Abbot Hall Art Gallery on Peppercorn Lane in Kendal centre south side Map/Reviews

Kendal Snowsports Club on Canal Head North in Kendal east side Map/Reviews

Kendal Castle on Castle Hill in Kendal east side Map/Reviews

Kendal Museum on Station Road in Kendal north side Map/Reviews

Lakeland Climbing Centre on Mint Bridge Road in Kendal north side Map/Reviews

Kendal Leisure Centre on Burton Road in Kendal south side Map/Reviews

Outside Kendal Attractions

Staveley Village 5 miles northwest Map/Reviews

Lakeland Maze Farm Park 4 miles south Map/Reviews

Sizergh Castle & Gardens 5 miles south Map/Reviews

Levens Hall House & Gardens 8 miles south Map/Reviews