The medieval Castle Dairy in Kendal was never a dairy but a Dowry (the house where a Dower or widow would have lived), but it was a farm house and it was also built over the top of the old roman road which you can see in the worn stone floor. If the building is lovely, so too is the food, staffed and run by Kendal College apprentices under the watchful eye of chef Chris O’Callaghan. We urge you to try it – but be warned – it’s best to book ahead.
Claude Cahun’s captivating self-portraits are on display at Abbot House, celebrating the artist’s innovative, bold approach to art and life.
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Abbot Halls unveils the work of Gilbert Spencer, in the first exhibition of the artist’s work in over 50 years.
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Cross Lane Projects presents ‘Universal Bride’ from artist Lee Holden, winner of the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2022/23.
free entry
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
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Join a team of expert guides to walk across the iconic but often dangerous sand flats at Morecambe Bay.
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The Duke’s award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre is back with another super madcap family adventure. Summer is on its way.
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Join Lake District White Water Rafting for an unforgettable aquatic experience in both the North and South Lakes.
from £59.00
Taking place in Blackburn each year, The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
free entry
A vast hotel housed partly in a fascinating former industrial building, the Riverside looks directly over the River Kent.
Kendal Museum houses an impressive collection of artefacts, both historical and natural, from Neolithic treasures through to beautiful animals.
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.
The Joshua Tree is a family-run, homely bistro and restaurant housed in a sixteenth century building, specialising in coffee and exquisite fish and meat dishes.
Another Weigh is Kendal’s own zero waste food shop – bring your own containers, fill them, and pay by weight.
Quirky little coffee shop nestled on one of Kendal’s oldest streets, the cobbled New Shambles. Famous for charming décor and extra-friendly staff.
A 12th century ruined castle built atop a formidable drumlin, offering stunning views and photo opportunities.
Eat where the locals go in this hidden-away treat.
An independent lifestyle store, with carefully curated homeware, furniture, toys and gifts, whose designs are all sourced from independent artists.
Light fittings, lamps, crystal ware, and furniture small to large: the Antiques Emporium in Kendal has it all.
Fell Bar is an outlet for the Fell Brewery and a great independent venue in itself, with a broad range of connoisseur-level craft beers.
You’ll find cosy rooms and a welcoming bar and restaurant serving down-home cuisine. Located in the centre of Kendal near all major attractions.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.
