Kendal

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.

Coach tours
1
From
£469
Next departure
22 Mar 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

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.

1 tour visiting Kendal

  1. Keswick

    Highlights of the Lake District

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Keswick, Grasmere, Penrith, Kendal, Bowness-on-Windermere +1 more

    • Day 3 · Kendal (optional) Day at Leisure or Penrith and Ullswater Enjoy a day at leisure or join our optional excursion to Penrith, with its cosy pubs and quaint tea rooms. This historic market town is a delight to explore with cobbled lanes and a wealth of independent shops. In the…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 22 Mar 2027
    • 29 dates

    from £469

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Kendal, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar 1 tour from £469
  8. Apr 1 tour from £619
  9. May 1 tour from £579
  10. Jun 1 tour from £629
  11. Jul 1 tour from £599
  12. Aug 1 tour from £639

Kendal coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Kendal cost?

Coach holidays visiting Kendal start from £469 per person. That's the lowest price across the 1 coach tour with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Kendal?

The coach holidays visiting Kendal last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Kendal depart?

Upcoming departures run from March 2027 to October 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Kendal?

Tours visiting Kendal are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

Windermere

Windermere

Windermere is the gateway to the Lake District, set beside England's largest and most famous lake. Cruise the shimmering waters, ride a steam launch, and take in mountain and woodland views from every shore. Explore Beatrix Potter attractions, pretty Bowness village and countless fells and trails nearby. Surrounded by the beauty of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, Windermere is the perfect base for a scenic coach break.
Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere is a Lake District resort situated on the shores of England's largest lake. Visitors can cruise the water from bustling steamer piers, visit the World of Beatrix Potter, or browse quirky local shops. The town also offers relaxing tearooms and easy access to nearby Ambleside, Grasmere and the rolling fells.
Ambleside

Ambleside

Ambleside is a lively town in the heart of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere. A haven for walkers, it features the photographed Bridge House and the Stock Ghyll waterfall. Visitors can cruise the lake, explore surrounding fells and valleys, or use the town as a base to visit nearby Grasmere and Bowness.
Grasmere

Grasmere

Grasmere is an enchanting village nestled beside a tranquil lake and rolling fells in the Lake District. Visitors are drawn to its poetic beauty, the famous secret-recipe gingerbread, and Dove Cottage. The village also offers cozy tearooms, local galleries, and scenic lakeshore strolls.

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