Kendal
Kendal is a historic market town in Cumbria known as the Gateway to the Lakes. Visitors can explore hidden yards, lively markets, and a ruined castle, or taste the famous Kendal Mint Cake. With its grey-stone buildings and local galleries, the town serves as an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the southern Lake District fells.
Escape to Kendal on one of our coach holidays and discover the charming 'Gateway to the Lakes'. This historic market town, with its beautiful grey-stone buildings lining the River Kent, is full of personality. You can explore the lively markets, wander through the hidden yards and ginnels, or visit the ruined castle where Catherine Parr is said to have been born. And of course, no trip is complete without tasting the famous Kendal Mint Cake!
Spend your days browsing local galleries, sampling regional treats, and using the town as a perfect springboard for exploring the southern Lake District—with Windermere and the fells just a short drive away. It’s a friendly, authentic spot that captures the very best of Cumbria. Take a look at our Kendal coach holidays and let us handle the driving while you relax.
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- Kendal — (Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash )