Kendal
Kendal
This bustling market town in South Lakeland with its lovely fine limestone buildings was once a centre for textiles, wool, and one of the most important in the country producing Kendal green and cotton. The town also produced snuff and shoes in its many yards and of course, today it is known for its Kendal mint cake, this distinctive confectionery was carried by Edmund Hillary on has ascent of Mount Everest.
The town was founded in the 8th century and centred around the crossing point of the river Kent a church was also founded and this came under the auspices of St Marys abbey York. The castle was originally constructed of wood before a stone on was built on the opposite bank of the river.
Kendal has plenty of shops to browse as well as a an indoor and outdoor market there are plenty of pubs, tearooms and cafes you can also explore the many yards such as wainwrights yard and the elephant yard shopping centre. There are good walking routes around the town, further afield you can visit Sizergh castle and Levens hall.
The author of the children program Postman Pat lived in Kendal and based his books on locations in the area such as the post office at greenside and nearby Kentmere. George Romney the English portrait painter was born in Dalton in Furness but served his apprenticeship in Kendal. The most famous association however is that of Alfred wainwright famous for his illustrated guides who was the treasurer for Kendal borough council for many years.
Activities in Kendal
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