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Kendal South Lake District Tourist Information UK

Kendal in the South Lake District area is a great place to start an exploration into the themes, social history, art and culture of the Lake District, primarily because of it's rich array of art galleries and museums. Kendal is a happening place, with plentiful pubs, tea rooms and independent specialist Lakeland shopping galore. There's a superb central typical Lake District market as well! One of Kendal's most famous Lake District residents for many years was A.W. Wainwright.

Check out the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale in the beautiful Eden Valley, with it's superb specialist shops, pubs and restaurants. If you love golf, check out the golf courses in both Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh. The gentle rolling pastures of these Cumbrian Market towns, which border onto the Western Dales, make perfect walking bases. Marvel especially at the beautiful countryside around Kirkby Lonsdale in the Lune Valley. Sedbergh is at the base of the renowned Howgill Fells, popular with Wainwright also.South Lake District HotelsSouth Lake District B&B Guest housesSouth Lake District Pubs and InnsSouth Lake District Holiday CottagesSouth Lake District Self Catering

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Parma Violet Accommodation - Kirkby Lonsdale

Fabulous Kirkby Lonsdale self catering property, centrally positioned. Ideal for families or couples, walkers or shoppers! Last min deals! Sleeps 4 + sofabed.

£245 to £595 For 3,4 or 7 night stays

Kendal UK

For introductions to artist George Romney, fell wanderer extraordinaire Alfred Wainwright and author of 'Swallows & Amazons', Arthur Ransome, check out the Kendal and Lakeland Life Museum and the superb Abbot Hall Art Gallery!

But there is more. Kendal itself was once a centre for the woollen industry and it's character and shape is marked by this. Plenty of cobbled yards! The 13th century ruins of Kendal Castle looms over the town, renowned as once home to the Parr Family and birthplace of Katerine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII.

Kendal is market town territory and comes alive with outdoor markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays particularly! Fantastic local fresh produce always on offer. Crammed with speciality shopping, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants and boosted by an array of festivals all year round on film, agriculture, and it's famous Medieval market every May.

Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, in the Lune Valley is an excellent base for both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

This area has inspired artists such as Constable and Turner, and offers ancient Norman Churches, was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and is full of numerous 17th and 18th century buildings. The scenic beauty of the River Lune is worth a visit in it's own right!

Sedbergh

Sedbergh has it's own National Park Centre which offers extensive information on the geology, natural and industrial history of the area. Most famous of course for being adjacent to the spectacular Howgill Fells.

Featured Lake District Accommodation

Parma Violet Accommodation - Kirkby Lonsdale

Fabulous Kirkby Lonsdale self catering property, centrally positioned. Ideal for families or couples, walkers or shoppers! Last min deals! Sleeps 4 + sofabed.

£245 to £595 For 3,4 or 7 night stays

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