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Kendal
The town of Kendal, in Cumbria and near to the Lake District, is Sedbergh's nearest 'big' town. It isn't as big as Lancaster (approximately 40 mins heading south on the M6) but it does have everything you might need, without having to go too far. It takes around 20 minutes to get to Kendal from Sedbergh. Map of journey.
There are many attractions for visitors to the area. Perhaps the most famous being Kendal Castle. The castle was probably built in the late 12th century and has been in a ruinous state since the Tudor period. At Kendal Museum there is an exhibition telling the story of the castle, its people and the life of the town.
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For those of us who love to shop, not only are there numerous shops, both high street and boutique, but there is also the Westmorland Shopping Centre, the only covered shopping centre in the South Lakes. There are a great range of shops available. From high street clothing stores such as Topshop, to the local indoor market.
The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is dedicated to promoting the arts to the public. It is a Grade III listed building converted from an old brewery that produced its last brew in 1968. It transformed into a modern arts and community centre which opened on 10th May 1972. For more news about what's going on in the arts/cinema/community world, please click here.
The Tourist Information Centre is found on Highgate (the main street) in Kendal. For more information please click here.
Kendal is a great town and a brilliant day out for everyone.
