South Lakes and Furness
Singles in and around Kendal
Kendal is the gateway to the South Lakes, an old wool town of narrow yards and ginnels with a ruined castle, an art gallery and a famous mint cake. For a first date there's a climb up to Kendal Castle, a visit to Abbot Hall, or a wander through the yards. Check opening times before you go.
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Three easy places to meet someone new in Kendal. Check opening times before you go.
Kendal Castle
The ruins of a medieval castle on a hill above the town, with views over the rooftops and the fells. Free to visit and a short climb.
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
A Georgian house beside the River Kent with a respected collection of art. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
The yards and ginnels
Narrow lanes between the main streets of Kendal town centre, with small shops, cafés and pubs. Free to wander and a good place for a coffee.
Around Kendal
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Kendal town centre, Oxenholme, Burneside, Natland, Sedgwick, Milnthorpe and Levens.
Getting there: Oxenholme Lake District station is on the West Coast Main Line, with trains to Glasgow, Manchester and London Euston, and a short branch line runs into Kendal and on to Windermere. Buses link the town with Windermere, Ambleside and Kirkby Lonsdale, and the M6 and A591 are the main roads.
Go Cumbria Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Kendal and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Kendal
What is a good first date in Kendal?
There are plenty of easy options: a climb up to Kendal Castle, a visit to Abbot Hall and a wander through the yards. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Kendal?
Oxenholme Lake District station is on the West Coast Main Line, with trains to Glasgow, Manchester and London Euston, and a short branch line runs into Kendal and on to Windermere. Buses link the town with Windermere, Ambleside and Kirkby Lonsdale, and the M6 and A591 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Cumbria Dating from Kendal?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Cumbria Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Kendal?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.