Kendal, England is a picturesque market town on the southern gateway to the Lake District, situated on the banks of the River Kent. The 12th-century stone ruins of Kendal Castle dominate the townscape from atop a hill, and the town’s charming main street is crisscrossed with charming, cobblestone side streets. Portraits by George Romney, a Kendal native, works by Turner and Ruskin, and more may be found in the permanent collection at Abbot Hall Art Gallery, which also hosts temporary exhibitions because to its connections with the Tate. Limestone escarpments for easy walking offer exhilarating views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills, and Morecambe Bay, while both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its renowned Topiary Garden can be found in close proximity. Kendal is well located for day trips to South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales, and beyond. Kendal is a great place to stay for a vacation because it is centrally located to other attractions including the Lake District National Park, Lake Windermere, and the interesting Quaker Tapestry.
