Families visiting Cumbria’s Kendal needn’t worry about what to do once they arrive as we’ve put together a great selection of fun things to do and great days out from which to choose from. Whether you’re looking to get active together at a local sports centre or you want to find out more about the area at a local museum we’ve got plenty of top options to choose from. If it’s the first time you and your family are visiting Kendal then a great place to visit is the Museum of Lakeland Life which explores the culture of these parts of the Lake District using a series of fun interactive exhibits and workshops deigned with children in mind. Or for more suggestions of family day out in the Kendal area simply keep on reading…
The Abbot Hall Art Gallery is a Grade 1 listed building managed by the Lakeland Arts Trust. It is home to a wonderful and varied collection of art by traditional and contemporary artists, including works by Lowry and Turner. There is no entrance fee for children, and Abbot ...
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country and is devoted to exhibits in the fields of archaeology, geology and natural history. With free entry in 2011, Kendal Museum is a great place to spend a few hours and learn about both local and worldwide history, with an emphasi...
Kendal Ski club provides a great opportunity to try the addictive sports of skiing and boarding. Instruction is available for all levels from total beginners to those wanting to improve and expand their skills. The centre runs sessions for families on Monday and Friday evenings â€...
The Lakeland Climbing Centre offers both indoor and outdoor climbing activities for all ages. There is an 18 metre high indoor climbing wall (one of the highest in the country), with routes set up for all abilities ranging from total novice to experienced climbers. The routes are also cha...
The Lakeland Maize Maze and Farm Park is a popular family day out, with a wide variety of activities. The maize maze is great fun for the family over the summer months, but there are plenty of other year round activities, including a soft play climbing wall and play area, sand...
Levens Hall is a magnificent stately home with a wealth of historic artefacts, however it is the Gardens at Levens Hall that are world famous and make this a fantastic family day out. The topiary garden, designed by the French gardener Guillaume Beaumonts, is one of the oldest in the world...
Low Sizergh Barn is an award winning working farm, renowned for its home-grown food and dairy produce. Here you can learn all about farming and agriculture as well as how Low Sizergh Barn works hard at using traditional methods for maintaining the environment and encouraging wildl...
For a glimpse of traditional Cumbrian Life over the centuries, make a trip to the Museum of Lakeland Life. With interactive displays, and a wide range of exhibits, and demonstrations and workshops, this museum really does bring Lakeland to life! One of four projects managed by...
The Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre is an award winning attraction and the result of over 14 years work by an international community of several thousand people. The project is comprised of 77 panels of narrative crewel embroidery depicting several hundred years of history of the Qu...
Sizergh Castle and Garden is set in a 1600 acre estate managed by the National Trust. The property is the home of the Strickland family, and has been for over seven centuries. The House contains an impressive collection of family portraits and antique furniture from various periods inclu...
