We have compiled a list of a few of the local attractions, museums and sport venues in and around the Kendal area.If you want more information about activities, concerts or anything else in Kendal, you can contact the Kendal Tourist Information Office on (01539) 725758.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Lake District Visitors Centre, Brockhole
Idylically situated on the shores of Windermere, amongst landscaped gardens with interactive exhibitions, adventure playground, lake cruises & more.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal
This elegant Georgian building provides a superb setting for its collections of fine art, both local and touring exhibitions.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Discover Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and all their friends in this magical recreation of Beatrix Potter's little books.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre, Kendal
This unique exhibition of 77 panels of community embroidery delights visitors visitors of all ages.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Visit 'probably the most important community Arts Centre in the UK' - and Kendal's only Cinema & Theatre - and enjoy a range of high quality national touring companies, folk, jazz, dance & exhibitions.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Levens Hall & Topiary Gardens
Elizabethan Mansion home of the Bagot family containing fine furniture & superb paneling. The world famous Topiary Gardens were first laid out in 1694.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mountain Goat and Park Tours and Travel
Spectacular & informative Lake District guided tours. Collections from 'Bridge House' B&B can be easily arranged.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sizergh Castle, near Kendal
The oldest part of Sizergh Castle is the pele tower, dating from the 14th century. There is a fine collection of Elizabethan carvings & paneling, fine furniture and portraits & portraits.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
From Haverthwaite station, hard working steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the contrasting lake, and the river scenery of the Leven Valley.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
