Ian Jones

Another Weigh is Kendal’s own zero waste food shop – bring your own containers, fill them, and pay by weight.

Light fittings, lamps, crystal ware, and furniture small to large: the Antiques Emporium in Kendal has it all.

An independent lifestyle store, with carefully curated homeware, furniture, toys and gifts, whose designs are all sourced from independent artists.

A beautiful Elizabethan manor house, featuring the oldest surviving example of a topiary garden – a joy to wander in.

The Friends Meeting House in Kendal is the permanent home of the Quaker Tapestry, a monumental piece of popular textile art 15 years in the making.

Kendal Museum houses an impressive collection of artefacts, both historical and natural, from Neolithic treasures through to beautiful animals.

Scout Scar is a 771ft tall hill with an awe-inspiring cliff-edge and views over Kendal and beyond – ideal for walkers with stronger stamina.

A 12th century ruined castle built atop a formidable drumlin, offering stunning views and photo opportunities.

The Westmorland County Show is a traditional county fair dating back to 1799, where tourists and shoppers mix with agricultural professionals and chefs.