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About Kendal
Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east of Cumbria.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Kendal
| Sizergh Castle | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Levens Hall Garden | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Windermere Steamboat Museum | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lake Windermere | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hutton Roof Crags | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hill Top | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Wray Castle | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Arnside Tower | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grizedale Forest Park Country Park | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Cartmel Priory | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tarn Hows | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Kirkstone Pass | (12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Warton Old Rectory | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in KendalAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Kendal
Bowness on Windermere, in the county of Cumbria (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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Windermere, in the county of Cumbria (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NW)
Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile...
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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction S)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Hawkshead, in the county of Cumbria (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction W)
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Ambleside, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW)
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Yealand Conyers, in the county of Lancashire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)
Yealand Conyers is in the midst of an area of outstanding natural beauty with eye catching views in every direction.
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Silverdale, in the county of Lancashire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S)
The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further...
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SW)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction SW)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Dent, in the county of Cumbria (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction E)
Chance upon the village of Dent and you chance upon some of the finest countryside in the Cumbrian Dales.
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Warton, in the county of Lancashire (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)
Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man.
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Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Capernwray, in the county of Lancashire (13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)
There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area.
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Coniston, in the county of Cumbria (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Elterwater, in the county of Cumbria (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NW)
Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Kendal Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Oxenholme Lake District Station | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 37 | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 36 | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S) |
| Blackpool Airport | (40.0 miles, 64.4 km, direction S) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (54.3 miles, 87.4 km, direction SE) |
| Kendal to London | (223.5 miles, 359.7 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Kendal
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Kendal center |
| The Riverside | (0.2 miles, 0.2 km) |
| County Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.6 km) |
| The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| Garden House Hotel | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| Stonecross Manor Hotel | (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) |
| Linthwaite House Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) |
| Thornbank House | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW) |
| Braemount House | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW) |
| Beaumont House | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW) |
| Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Kendal |
