Kendal
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.322, -2.736 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 52 92 |
| Population: | 29,147 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 |
Kendal is a compact market town and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, often described as the southern gateway to the Lake District. It sits on the banks of the River Kent beneath the remains of Kendal Castle, and its streets still show the Georgian and medieval imprint of a place long shaped by the wool trade and local agriculture.
Today Kendal balances tourism, independent retail and light industry - from manufacturers of the famous Kendal mint cake to artisan food and craft makers - with a lively cultural calendar including the Kendal Mountain Festival and other community events. Museums, galleries and a compact town centre give it a strong local identity while proximity to Lakeland fells brings a steady stream of visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Kendal
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Lancaster 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Kendal 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Heysham 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Ulverston 16.7 miles26.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Kendal Castle Ward 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Kendal Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Kendal Highgate Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Kendal Nether Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Kendal Strickland and Fell Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Oxenholme Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Natland Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Helsington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Burneside Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- New Hutton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Kendal South Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Kendal
LA9 6NT, LA9 5LY, LA9 7BG, LA9 9ZZ, LA9 4TH, LA9 5DP, LA9 7AH, LA9 4QX, LA9 7RE … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 53.8 miles86.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54.1 miles87.1 km
- Kendal Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
Hotels in Kendal Ad
- Romneys Apartments and Suites 4
- The Lodge @ Carus Green
- Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Bw Premier Collection 4
- Stonecross Manor Hotel 4
- Riverside Hotel 3
- County Hotel 3
Schools in Kendal
- Cambian Whinfell School Independent - special
- Castle Park School Primary
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Primary
- Ghyllside Primary School Primary
- Heron Hill Primary School Primary
- Kendal College Further education
- Kirkbie Kendal School Secondary
- Sandgate School Special
- St Thomas's C of E Primary School Primary
- Stramongate Primary School Primary
- The Queen Katherine School Secondary
- Vicarage Park C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Watercrook Archaeological site 1 mile1.6 km
- Terry Bank Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Wray Castle Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Underley Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Holker Hall Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Dent Head Hill 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 19.2 miles31 km