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Town in Cumbria, England
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Kendal, in Cumbria, is a market town of 29,000 inhabitants (2012). It describes itself as "The Gateway to the Lakes". Kendal is a picturesque, moderate sized town with plenty of shopping and surprisingly little tourist activity.
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Is an interesting building to wander through.
A notable place to visit. There are 3 cinema screens, music concerts, comedy acts, theatre and during the Kendal mountain festival there are numerous lectures and movies focused on adventure and mountaineering. Also a great bar and restaurant.
A hike in the hills to the east of Kendal. Information available from the tourist information shop. Map and guide 45p.
Kendal Wall
It is held in early to mid-September at Crooklands 7 miles south of Kendal. Follow the show website directions not Satnav: there's no direct access from A590 or M6.
A café on the River Kent that specialises in vegan/vegetarian cuisine.
Indian, Pakistani & Bangladeshi restaurant and takeaway.
Proper British grub. Full English Breakfast.
A Japanese take-away with some space to eat in, specialising in nigiri and maki rolls.
French - British bistro.
Family friendly pub, with accommodation.
Tapas Style restaurant offering mainly Spanish & Mexican Cuisine. Vast menu and can cater for all dietary requirements.
A great choice of wine, beer, and day time food service.
The only pub built on consecrated ground in England, they serve a good selection of real ales in this small and quirky pub.
Great selection of beers. Good beer garden for the summer. Open to 11PM on Friday and Saturday.
Best Western Hotel
Stylish small hotel in 18th-century coaching inn, great dining. No dogs in rooms.
Great views and comfort in these glamping pods.
Artist's Studios
Artists' workshops round the factory yard. Opening hours for each business vary.
By train
Kendal station is one stop (3 km) beyond Oxenholme on the branch line to Windermere. Trains run hourly until 9:45PM weekdays, 8:45PM weekends.
By car
Kendal is easily accessible via the M6 motorway (Junction 36 from the south or 37 from the north)
Kendal is smallish and interesting enough to be a pleasure to stroll through.
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