Vivienne's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious Spanish tapas to eat in or take away. Open for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
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Comida [food]
90 HighgateDelicious Spanish tapas to eat in or take away. Open for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Deja-Vu Corner 124
124 StricklandgateEuropean fusion. Cosy and friendly atmosphere.
Great beer garden and pop-up pizza van on Tuesdays and Fridays. Laid back atmosphere.
32 locals raden deze aan
Factory Tap
5 Aynam RdGreat beer garden and pop-up pizza van on Tuesdays and Fridays. Laid back atmosphere.
Ye Olde Fleece Inn
14 HighgateGastropub food.
Beautifully presented Thai food and takeaway available.
10 locals raden deze aan
Jintana Thai Restaurant Kendal
101 HighgateBeautifully presented Thai food and takeaway available.
Brew Brothers
69 HighgateGreat for coffee and brunch.
Waterside Cafe and Food Bistro
Nice food, good river views
The Bristly Hog Coffee House
69 StricklandgateFamily run cafe, local produce
Fish Express - Food Cooked To Order
70 HighgateFreshly cooked fish & chips available to eat in or take-away.
Cortillo Lounge
Varied menu, good gluten free offering
No-Hands Rest Coffee House
Wholesome cafe overlooking the river with laptop charging points
The Jheel
Excellent Indian food to eat in or takeaway and friendly service.
Fell Bar
3 Lowther StLocal beer, live music & pizza - pub quiz every Monday at 8 pm
The Moon Highgate
Beautiful authentic Italian food
Nightlife
Sister to Comida restaurant. This venue is more laid back. Pub quiz every Tuesday at 8 pm.
98 Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Sister to Comida restaurant. This venue is more laid back. Pub quiz every Tuesday at 8 pm.
Friendly staff, large heated outdoor seating area. Pub quiz every Tuesday at 8 pm
10 locals raden deze aan
Masons Yard 24
18 StramongateFriendly staff, large heated outdoor seating area. Pub quiz every Tuesday at 8 pm
5 O'clock Somewhere
great selection of wine and cocktails
Good selection of wines & cocktails with a large outdoor sunny terrace.
12 locals raden deze aan
19 The Wine Bar
19 Lowther StGood selection of wines & cocktails with a large outdoor sunny terrace.
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateCinema, comedy & live music events
Ruskins Bar
12-14 StricklandgateLive music events.
Attractions
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowBowness-On-Windermere
Free entry at all times giving a 360 degree views of Kendal and surrounding area
59 locals raden deze aan
Kendal Castle
SunnysideFree entry at all times giving a 360 degree views of Kendal and surrounding area
Reasonably priced boat trips by the hour
9 locals raden deze aan
Bowness Pier - Windermere Lake Cruises
Glebe RoadReasonably priced boat trips by the hour
Tallest indoor climbing wall in England. Good bouldering walls, plus crazy climb and sky jump for youngsters.
23 locals raden deze aan
Kendal Wall, Lakeland Climbing Centre
Mint Bridge RoadTallest indoor climbing wall in England. Good bouldering walls, plus crazy climb and sky jump for youngsters.
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Near Sawrey, a 40 minute drive from Kendal
Infinity Wire - the longest high wire bridge in Europe.
Must be over 8 years old, 1 metre tall
Duration : 1 hour
75 locals raden deze aan
Honister Slate Mine
Honister PassInfinity Wire - the longest high wire bridge in Europe.
Must be over 8 years old, 1 metre tall
Duration : 1 hour
Quaker Tapestry
StramongateHawkshead Brewery
14 Back LnBrewery Tour every day at 1 pm.
Sedgewick.
Lots of animals, such as Alpacas, Pygmy Goats etc.
Mini Maze farm with indoor play area and sand pit.
15 locals raden deze aan
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Sedgewick.
Lots of animals, such as Alpacas, Pygmy Goats etc.
Mini Maze farm with indoor play area and sand pit.
Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Rayrigg RoadWalks in the Lake District
In the guidebook in the cottage we have suggested a number of walks ranging from local easy walks to full days out in the Lake District. To enable you to tailor your days to your individual needs and interests. Below are a few examples of some the more well known mountains
Scafell Pike
Skiddaw
Helvellyn
Fairfield Peak
The Old Man of Coniston
Spectacular views of Kendal surrounding area. Say hello to the Fell ponies. A nice gentle walk.
14 locals raden deze aan
The Helm
Spectacular views of Kendal surrounding area. Say hello to the Fell ponies. A nice gentle walk.
Incredible views as far as Blackpool tower on a clear day!
Scout Scar, Kendal LA8, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Incredible views as far as Blackpool tower on a clear day!
Sightseeing
A 30 minute drive from Kendal and also accessible by bus this bustling town has many cafes, restaurants, gift shops and art galleries.
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Ambleside
A 30 minute drive from Kendal and also accessible by bus this bustling town has many cafes, restaurants, gift shops and art galleries.
Keswick
Windermere
The PromenadeDaily ferries & watersports