About Kendal - The market town of Kendal is known as “The auld grey town”, because of its many fine grey limestone buildings and is the principal commercial and shopping centre of the area. At the Gateway to the Lake District National Park, Kendal is situated in the valley of the river Kent and surrounded on three sides by a background of Lakeland fells and beautiful countryside.
Shopping - Elephant Yard Shopping Centre, situated in the centre of the beautiful boasts some of the town's best shopping. Containing national high street stores as well as unique independent stores, Elephant Yard is a must for shoppers visiting Kendal.
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Things to do - Attractions in Kendal include the Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, one of the oldest museums in the country and well worth a visit. The Quaker Tapestry which can be seen at the Friends Meeting House, is a fascinating display of 77 unique tapestries. The work of 4,000 men, women and children from fifteen countries around the world, tells the story of the Quaker movement, which began in South Lakeland in the mid 17th century.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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