Kendal

Canal Towpath near Crooklands Hotel

Crookland Hotel, Crooklands, Kendal, Cumbria, LA7 7NW
Description:: Free trips on our "Waterwitch" narrowboat, which is based at Crooklands bridge. Each trip lasts approx 40 mins and is crewed by teams of experienced volunteer members of the Lancaster Canal Trust.
Directions:: 5 miles S of Kendal, off A65 at Crooklands bridge
Map of LA7 7NW
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1100-1600
Sun 9th Sept, 1100-1600
Additional information:: Weather permitting!. Boarding the boat can be difficult for disabled visitors, wheelchair access is not possible
Organised by:: Lancaster Canal Trust

Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LR
Description:: Exhibition of mill history & bobbin making.
Directions:: Off main street of Staveley village, 5 miles W of Kendal off A591. Parking in mill yard.
Map of LA8 9LR
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, 1200-1700
Sat 8th Sept, 1200-1700
Sun 9th Sept, 1200-1700; , , , , , ,
Additional information:: Exhibition on first floor of Brewery.
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
Description:: The Lancaster Canal - an exhibition of its history; its present situation, and progress on possible future restoration. A model canal using water and with boats, locks, docks plus a variety of puzzles & games etc
Directions:: Directly opp Kendal railway station
Map of LA9 6BT
Opening times:: Thur 6th Sept, 1200-1700
Fri 7th Sept, 1200-1700
Sat 8th Sept, 1200-1700; , , , ,

Church Lane, Ings, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PY
Description:: Parish Church open to visitors. Short history leaflets will be available free of charge.
Directions:: Off the main A591, 6 miles W of Kendal
Map of LA8 9PY
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, 1000-1600
Sat 8th Sept, 1000-1600
Sun 9th Sept, 1000-1600 Services 1100-1200; , ,
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

Kentmere, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9JL
Description:: Parish Church open to visitors. Short history leaflets will be available free of charge.
Directions:: In Kentmere village, 4 miles north of Staveley, off the A591. Limited parking available at Institute, opposite church.
Map of LA8 9JL
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, 1000-1600
Sat 8th Sept, 1000-1600
Sun 9th Sept, 1000-1500; , , ,
Additional information:: Steps up to entrance
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PA
Description:: Parish Church open to visitors. Guides will be in attendance Short history leaflets will be available free of charge.
Directions:: N. side of Staveley village; 5 miles W of Kendal off A591. Parking available on Brow Lane
Map of LA8 9PA
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, 1000-1600
Sat 8th Sept, 1000-1600
Sun 9th Sept, After morning service until 1600; , , , ,
Additional information:: Some low steps in entrance
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

Main Street, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LR
Description:: Historic church tower open (ground floor only) with exhibition displays and leaflets.
Directions:: On main street of Staveley village, 5 miles W of Kendal off A591. Parking in Wood yard, 200yds away.
Map of LA8 9LR
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1000-1600; , , , ,
Additional information:: Ground floor only. Tower steps not suitable for public access. Max 10 people at one time
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LR
Description:: Guided tour of power generation by water turbine incl. access to generator room.
Directions:: Off main street of Staveley village, 5 miles W of Kendal off A591. Parking in mill yard
Map of LA8 9LR
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, Tours 1100 & 1200
Sat 8th Sept, Tours 1100 & 1200; , , , , , ,
Additional information:: Access to Generator room via stairway. Max 10 people on each tour
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LR
Description:: Guided walk aroung the village, pointing out buildings and sites of historical interest
Directions:: Off main street of Staveley village, 5 miles W of Kendal off A591. Parking in mill yard
Map of LA8 9LR
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, Tour 1400
Sat 8th Sept, Tour 1400; , , , ,
Booking Required:: Email sec@sdhs.org.uk
Additional information:: 20 persons max each day
Organised by:: Staveley & District History Society

118-120 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE
Description:: An opportunity to visit Kendal Youth Hostel, a former Georgian town house, wine merchants and offices for the original brewery - now the Brewery Arts Centre.
Directions:: In the centre of Kendal, adj to the Brewery Arts Centre. Parking at adj Brewery Arts Centre
Map of LA9 4HE
Opening times:: Thur 6th Sept, 1200-1600
Fri 7th Sept, 1200-1600
Sat 8th Sept, 1200-1600
Sun 9th Sept, 1200-1600; , , ,
Organised by:: YHA