Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Where to Eat
Bridge Street Restaurant
MODERN BRITISH Kendal's most elegant res-
taurant, Bridge Street is located in a Georgian building. Its contemporary styling in
soft, neutral hues creates a relaxed, intimate dining room, and the menu includes a
mouth-watering selection. Try crispy aromatic duck parcels or seafood platter to share
followed by rack of Kentmere lamb. Save some space for smooth chocolate torte and
mouth-watering butterscotch ice cream.
1 Bridge St.
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01539/738855.
www.bridgestreetkendal.co.uk. Reservations recommended at week-
ends. Main courses £13-£18. MC, V. Tues-Sat 6-9pm (last orders); Sun noon-2pm.
Wilf's Cafe
INTERNATIONAL Set in Staveley Mill Yard, a few miles north of
Kendal, walkers and foodies stop off at Wilf 's for relaxing breakfasts, coffee, and a
variety of homemade hot meals like veggie chili and Wilf 's rarebits.
Mill Yard, Staveley.
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01539/822329.
www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk. Main courses £6.25. MC, V. Daily 9am-5pm
(summer weekends from 8:30am).
Shopping
Start out on
Stricklandgate
(home to the Westmoreland Shopping Centre; www.
westmorelandshopping.com) and explore the
old yards
branching off it. Once the
hub of spinning, dyeing, and weaving, today they are home to fashion, gifts, choco-
late, and art shops. The liveliest are
Elephant Yard
(www.elephantyard.com),
Blackhall Yard
(www.blackhallyard.com), and
Wainwrights Yard
(www.wain-
wrightsyard.com).
Foodies shouldn't miss
Low Sizergh Barn
(
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01539/560426;
www.lowsizergh
barn.co.uk;)¸ south of Kendal on the A591, a farm shop with Lakes 'produce such as
cheese, chutneys, and Cumberland sausage. North of Kendal, former sawmill
Stave-
ley Mill Yard
(
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01539/821234;
www.staveleymillyard.com) is now home to
several food producers and Hawkshead Brewery.
Entertainment & Nightlife
The
Brewery Arts Centre,
Highgate (
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01539/725133;
www.breweryarts.co.uk),
is one of the best entertainment offerings in the Lake District. Located in a former
brewery, there are two cinemas, a theatre, the Grain Store Restaurant, and two cafe/
bars. The box office for all attractions is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 8:30pm
and Sunday 11am to 8:30pm.
Where to Stay
Beech House
A steep walk up a hill leads to this pretty little townhouse B&B
situated in a tranquil area. Behind its ivy-clad walls, the six rooms have been modern-
ized with extras such as heated bathroom floors. Each of the boutique guest rooms is
decorated differently, but in a warm and cozy style, some with rolltop tubs. The hearty
breakfast is one reason to stay here, and can include Cumbrian sausages and pan-
cakes drizzled with sugar and lemon.
40 Greenside, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4LD. www.beechhouse-kendal.co.uk.
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01539/720385.
Fax
01539/724082. 6 units. £80-£100 double. Rates include breakfast. 2-night minimum on weekends. MC,
V. No children.
In room:
TV/DVD, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
Best Western Castle Green Hotel in Kendal
Castle Green seems like a
rambling country estate, but it once housed offices that have been cleverly converted
into comfortable, contemporary bedrooms. All have modernized, tiled, en suite
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