Kendal - Places of Interest

Places of Interest

  • Kendal Museum - one of the oldest in the country, it includes exhibits on area history, culture, archaeology, geology, local and world natural history, Roman Britain, Ancient Egypt
  • Abbot Hall Art Gallery (housed in a Georgian villa, it mounts nationally important exhibitions, such as David Bomberg: Spirit in the Mass (17 July - 28 October 2006). Permanent collection includes George Romney, JMW Turner, John Ruskin, Ben Nicholson, Paula Rego, Lucian Freud, Stanley Spencer and Barbara Hepworth.
  • Museum of Lakeland Life located in the original stables of Abbot Hall, it contains exhibits on farming life in the Lake District and a permanent collection of author Arthur Ransome's books and belongings.
  • Castle Howe, Kendal’s undisputed first castle, lies on the hill side overlooking the town. The earthwork remains are sandwiched between Gillinggate and Beast Banks
  • Kendal Castle, to the east of the earthworks, probably built while Castle Howe was still being used
  • Friends' Meeting House, home of the Quaker Tapestry
  • The Brewery Arts Centre (offering theatre, dance, exhibitions, cinemas, music, workshops, youth drama, dance and food and drink)
  • Kendal Leisure Centre
  • Kendal Parish Church (Holy Trinity)
  • Lakeland Radio Stadium official football ground of Kendal Town F.C.
  • Netherfield Cricket Club Ground - home ground of Netherfield Cricket Club and Cumberland County Cricket Club

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