Kendal Attractions

Heritage Open Days 2009

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Heritage Open Days allow visitors free access to properties that normally charge an entrance fee or are not usually open to the public. [more]

Sleddale Hall finds new buyer

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

A remote farmhouse immortalised in the cult film Withnail & I, has been purchased by an architect from Canterbury. [more]

Historic bridge restored

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

An historic stone bridge that carries Coast to Coast walkers across the River Eden is now back in top condition. [more]

Kendal Mintfest 2009

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Acts appearing at the Kendal Mintfest have been announced. [more]

Country Fest

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

A new culinary festival will be held near Kendal next month.

Country Fest will take place at the Westmorland County Show Ground in Crooklands on May 24 and 25 2009.

The festival will… [more]

Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Several businesses from North West England are in the running for the English tourism industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. [more]

Iconic piece of British cinematic history goes on sale

Monday, January 19th, 2009

A remote Cumbrian farmhouse – made famous in the cult 1986 film Withnail & I – is to be sold at auction.

Isolated Sleddale Hall, near Shap, is being put up for sale by… [more]

Cumbria Tourism Awards 2008

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The winners of the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2008 were announced last night at a special ceremony at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal. [more]