Curious About Kendal
Kendal, Cumbria
About Curious About Kendal
Explore Kendal's bustling streets with Curious About Kendal! Join the 1-2hr walks and discover castles, museums, art galleries, historical buildings and more. Relax and enjoy the character of Lakeland life.
The two walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together if you want to and have time for a longer walk, and don't get distracted by our suggestions for things to see and do on the way! Walks typically take 1 to 2 hours each.
Kendal is a significant market town, and southern gateway to the Lake District. If you're in need of retail therapy on a rainy day, there are masses of shops, including five arcades. However, Kendal has so much more to offer its visitors. It is host to two castles, two museums (one of which highlights Lakeland life), an art gallery, various buildings of historical significance and a gorgeous river running through the middle. If it's character you're looking for, take a look at the dozens and dozens of 'Yards' which fan out from the main streets, home to stories of Kendal's colourful past. But most of all, delight in a lovely place in a lovely location, nestling as it does amongst the low hills at the start of the Lakes.
Whilst being Curious, don't forget to try some Kendal Mint Cake on the way and find out it's origins!
We have been established since 2008
We aren't just a treasure hunt!
You'll get:
- An 18-page booklet containing two self-guided walks (delivered as a) a printed booklet or b) downloadable booklet (for mobile use or to print at home)
- Full instructions,
- A map with the routes and places of interest marked on,
- Detailed directions
- Clues (with answers if needed, including 5 pictures to find along the way)
- Interesting snippets about the history of the location and the people and events that have shaped it
- Ideas for other things to see and do on the way
Opening Times
Walks are self guided, so can be done whenever you like and in your own time!
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (17-18+) : £7.49
£7.49 for a instant download (print at home or view on device)
£7.99 +P&P for a printed booklet sent to you first class.
One printed booklet/instant download is recommended for up to four people.
Please use Code DOWTK25 at website checkout for 25% off when you spend over £12 on any Curious About walks.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
FAQs
Contact Details
Kendal Town Centre
Starts: Nether Bridge, Kirkland
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5AP
England
We provide a What3Words address to precisely pinpoint the start of the walks.
Tel: 07717763063
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