Here's your ultimate guide to the holidays in Kendal! Find all the best festive events and activities. Whether you're a Kendal native or a curious traveler, this guide unlocks the city's festive secrets.
Kendal is adorned with seasonal cheer, and the Carlisle Christmas Market offers a lovely blend of local crafts, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere, perfect for Christmas shopping. Unique festive stalls and twinkling lights bring the spirit of the season to life in this delightful setting. And definitely don't forget the Kendal Christmas Light Switch On, a joyous occasion that marks the start of the holiday celebrations with twinkling illuminations across the town. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, see below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Kendal
- Cumbria's Whisky Festival
- The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin
- Winter at Sizergh
- Kendal Christmas Celebrations
- Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On
- Farrington's Scary Fairy Saves Christmas
- Kendal Torchlight Carnival
- Rushden Christmas Lights Switch On (Rushden)
- Father Christmas Tea Party at The Old Laundry Theatre (Bowness on Windermere)
- Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market Weekend (Beetham)
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Kendal Events Events
Cumbria's Whisky Festival (Kendal) • 0.1 miles
Showcasing over 200 whiskies from around the globe.
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin (Kendal) • 0.1 miles
Interactive theatre with audience participation and penguin language learning.
Winter at Sizergh (Kendal) • 0.2 miles
Nature-themed light and sound installation inspired by local wildlife.
Kendal Christmas Celebrations (Kendal) • 0.4 miles
Festive market hosted by a historic hotel.
Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On (Kendal) • 0.4 miles
Annual Christmas lights switch-on ceremony
Farrington's Scary Fairy Saves Christmas (Kendal) • 1.4 miles
Festive tale narrated by Matt Berry
Kendal Torchlight Carnival (Kendal) • 1.9 miles
Historic community procession celebrating creativity and local spirit.
Rushden Christmas Lights Switch On (Rushden) • 2.0 miles
World-famous Titan the Robot performance
Father Christmas Tea Party at The Old Laundry Theatre (Bowness on Windermere) • 7.4 miles
Meet Father Christmas and receive a gift
Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market Weekend (Beetham) • 7.8 miles
Alpine-inspired shopping village with local artisans.
Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair • 10.5 miles
Festive Chalet Village and Santa's Grotto
Hawkshead Christmas Fair • 10.7 miles
A charming village Christmas celebration
Windermere Lake Cruises with Santa (Ambleside) • 10.7 miles
Festive lake cruise with a visit from Father Christmas.
Ambleside Christmas Light Switch On (Ambleside) • 11.1 miles
Community-driven light switch-on with fireworks and Santa cruises
Ambleside Community Christmas Lights and Fireworks (Ambleside) • 11.3 miles
Community-led festive celebration with fireworks finale
Tinsel Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (Nr Ulverston) • 11.5 miles
Festive train rides through a picturesque valley
A Georgian Christmas at Wordsworth Grasmere (Grasmere) • 13.9 miles
Step back in time for Georgian Christmas crafts and traditions.
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