Lifestyle

Last year we planned a really simple way to tackle the bulk of our Christmas shopping. We were as organised as Santa’s elves, but we only worked for a single day and in one location; Wainwright’s Yard in Kendal. It

Every November, the famous Kendal Mountain Festival is visited by thousands of walkers, climbers, mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts. KMF adopts a new theme annually, and this year’s is ‘connection’, particularly the natural connections that surround us. With talks and presentations from a

Over 20,000 bright lights welcome you into Wainwright’s Yard this Christmas. It’s a brand new festive look and feel for the Kendal location. It’s not just about the fells this season – you’ll experience classic glittering gold and silver lights,

Our latest #SecretKendal post comes from Sinéad Kay, a teacher and mum of 4 who has lived in Kendal for 10 years. Read on for details of one of her favourite Kendal walks, which is full of lanes, ginnels and a

Visiting Kendal for Lakes Alive this weekend (7-9 September 2018)? We’re thrilled to share some of the highlights that we’re looking forward to. And to offer ourselves up as a great base for parking and food and drink in between the

Wainwright’s Yard is packed with inspiration and Father’s Day gift ideas. We’re here to help you show the men in your life how much you appreciate  – even the ones who are notoriously difficult to shop for! Here are some of our