Emma's Guidebook
Food scene Kendal
Babaganoush
27 Finkle StAmazing salad selections, soups, quiche and cakes
Bangkok 7 Thai Restaurant
24 Finkle St
Pekora Nera one
104-106 StricklandgateSuch nice pizzas!
Thai Kitchen (Takeaway)
Run by a lovely Thai lady for proper authentic Thai food
Waterside Cafe and Food Bistro
Great Vegetarian and Vegan cafe by the river
Comida [food]
90 HighgateSpanish tapas and great wine
Marra café hidden away down a walkway near the chocolate shop. Gorgeous old historic building with a quirky yard garden that’s a real sun trap. The most amazing sourdough bruschettas and pizzas, great coffee and cakes. Dog friendly
7 locals recommend
Yard 46 Cafe - Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee & Cake
46 Branthwaite BrowMarra café hidden away down a walkway near the chocolate shop. Gorgeous old historic building with a quirky yard garden that’s a real sun trap. The most amazing sourdough bruschettas and pizzas, great coffee and cakes. Dog friendly
Great brunch places
Kendal has a fantastic selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from
Farmhouse Kitchen
7 Allhallows LnOne of our favourites for brunch. Great menu . Open weekend evenings too!
Love this place for breakfast or lunch or just a great coffee and selection of cakes.
33 locals recommend
Brew Brothers
69 HighgateLove this place for breakfast or lunch or just a great coffee and selection of cakes.
Lovely veggie cafe by the river at Skelwith Bridge. Great spot to start or finish a walk.
66 locals recommend
Chesters By The River
Lovely veggie cafe by the river at Skelwith Bridge. Great spot to start or finish a walk.
Our favourite cafe in Windermere. If you’re lucky enough to get a table, their breakfast/ brunch is amazing!
51 locals recommend
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
56 Main RdOur favourite cafe in Windermere. If you’re lucky enough to get a table, their breakfast/ brunch is amazing!
Sightseeing
Windermere
The Promenade
Rydal Cave
Beautiful house and grounds owned by the National Trust. 5 mins away
74 locals recommend
Sizergh Castle
Beautiful house and grounds owned by the National Trust. 5 mins away
Perched above Grange Over Sands, climb to the top for amazing views over Morecambe Bay. Lovely walk up through Eggerslack Woods, full of Bluebells in Spring.
15 locals recommend
Hampsfell Hospice
Hampsfell RoadPerched above Grange Over Sands, climb to the top for amazing views over Morecambe Bay. Lovely walk up through Eggerslack Woods, full of Bluebells in Spring.
Beautiful walks around this area by Ullswater. I’d recommend walking to the top of Gowbarrow Fell from the waterfall and loop back round for stunning views over the lake. Drive over to Ullswater on Kirkstone pass from Windermere.
68 locals recommend
Aira Force Waterfall
Beautiful walks around this area by Ullswater. I’d recommend walking to the top of Gowbarrow Fell from the waterfall and loop back round for stunning views over the lake. Drive over to Ullswater on Kirkstone pass from Windermere.
Take the steam boat from Glenridding to Howtown then do the walk back along the shores of Ullswater.
81 locals recommend
Ullswater Steamers
Grisedale BridgeTake the steam boat from Glenridding to Howtown then do the walk back along the shores of Ullswater.
Take a trip across on the Windermere chain ferry (just drive on in your car or go as a foot passenger/ with bikes). If on foot or on bikes come off the ferry and take the path along the shores of lake Windermere to visit Wray castle. It’s a great day out.
54 locals recommend
National Trust Wray Castle
Take a trip across on the Windermere chain ferry (just drive on in your car or go as a foot passenger/ with bikes). If on foot or on bikes come off the ferry and take the path along the shores of lake Windermere to visit Wray castle. It’s a great day out.
National trust park on the shores of lake Windermere at Newby Bridge. Canoe/kayak hire available and the obligatory National Trust Tea room!
96 locals recommend
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
National trust park on the shores of lake Windermere at Newby Bridge. Canoe/kayak hire available and the obligatory National Trust Tea room!
Great shops and cafes. Lovely by the lakeside. Ideal place to catch a ferry trip or hire a boat. Can get very busy in the summer
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
Great shops and cafes. Lovely by the lakeside. Ideal place to catch a ferry trip or hire a boat. Can get very busy in the summer
Entertainment
Cinema, theatre, restaurant and bar
Fancy an evening at the cinema? Take a stroll from the flat to the Brewery Arts Centre; 3 screen cinema in a beautiful old building. Also has a theatre, great bar and restaurant
90 locals recommend
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateFancy an evening at the cinema? Take a stroll from the flat to the Brewery Arts Centre; 3 screen cinema in a beautiful old building. Also has a theatre, great bar and restaurant
Great place to visit with kids. Zip wires, treetop nets, treetop trek, canoe and bike hire, crazy golf
67 locals recommend
Brockhole on Windermere
Great place to visit with kids. Zip wires, treetop nets, treetop trek, canoe and bike hire, crazy golf
A zoo with a difference. Walk among the lemurs, emus and kangaroos. Hand feed the penguins. See different types of animals interacting together in the same enclosures.
85 locals recommend
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton TerraceA zoo with a difference. Walk among the lemurs, emus and kangaroos. Hand feed the penguins. See different types of animals interacting together in the same enclosures.
Great for kids and a nostalgia trip for adults who grew up reading Beatrix Potters books
103 locals recommend
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowGreat for kids and a nostalgia trip for adults who grew up reading Beatrix Potters books
Gastro pub
Cosy, beautifully renovated pub serving great food and a selection of artisan beers and gins
23 locals recommend
Ye Olde Fleece Inn
14 HighgateCosy, beautifully renovated pub serving great food and a selection of artisan beers and gins
Factory Tap
5 Aynam RdGreat selection of locally brewed ales, beers etc
The Masons Arms
Beautiful setting at Strawberry bank and lovely food
The Black Labrador
Perfect for a special meal out in beautiful surroundings
The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite
Great no nonsense pub with outdoor area with covered outdoor pods you can book with gas flame fires and good pub grub. Homemade pies are really good!
The Duke of Cumberland
1 Appleby RoadGreat no nonsense pub with outdoor area with covered outdoor pods you can book with gas flame fires and good pub grub. Homemade pies are really good!
Wheatsheaf Inn
Lovely country pub close to Scout Scar
This is a local favourite renowned for their carvery. Play area for children
22 locals recommend
Romneys
72 Milnthorpe RdThis is a local favourite renowned for their carvery. Play area for children
Walking
Great beaches along the lake for swimming or boating and some great hikes in the surrounding hills.
70 locals recommend
Coniston Water
Great beaches along the lake for swimming or boating and some great hikes in the surrounding hills.
Make sure you choose a fine weather day for this one! For an easier route up avoiding the rather hairy striding edge, park at the Swirls car park by Thirlmere.
39 locals recommend
Helvellyn
Make sure you choose a fine weather day for this one! For an easier route up avoiding the rather hairy striding edge, park at the Swirls car park by Thirlmere.
Easy level walking around the lake on a path suitable for buggies, wheelchairs. Some great hiking off the main path too. .
88 locals recommend
Tarn Hows
Easy level walking around the lake on a path suitable for buggies, wheelchairs. Some great hiking off the main path too. .
Arnside Knott
Great coastal walks and the best chippy in the area!
Silverdale and Arnside are in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great coastal and countryside walks. Very dog friendly.
26 locals recommend
Silverdale
Silverdale and Arnside are in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great coastal and countryside walks. Very dog friendly.
Our favourite place to walk along the stunning Duddon valley. Great place to escape the crowds in this quieter, more remote area of the lakes.
Seathwaite
Our favourite place to walk along the stunning Duddon valley. Great place to escape the crowds in this quieter, more remote area of the lakes.
Great local walk close to Oxenholme station with views over Kendal and to the coast.
14 locals recommend
The Helm
Great local walk close to Oxenholme station with views over Kendal and to the coast.
5 minute drive out of Kendal. Fantastic for walking and stunning 360 degree views
41 locals recommend
Scout Scar Mushroom
Underbarrow Road5 minute drive out of Kendal. Fantastic for walking and stunning 360 degree views
Another great local place to walk with stunning views over Morecambe Bay and the surrounding hills
Whitbarrow
Another great local place to walk with stunning views over Morecambe Bay and the surrounding hills