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Your Gateway to the Lakes
Explore Historic Kendal
The Riverside Hotel is in Kendal, a historic and vibrant town with a market charter dating back to 1189.
Amble along the River Kent, explore 12th century Kendal Castle’s ruins, take in some culture at the Quaker Tapestry Museum, or the Grade 1 listed Abbot Hall Art Gallery, enjoy a family day out at Lakeland Maze Farm Park, or simply take a stroll around Kendal and explore its range of charming independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, or characterful weekly markets.
With so much to do and great transport links, Kendal is the place to be!
Days Out & Adventure
The Lake District is the perfect place for adventure, with a range of fun activities easily accessible from the Riverside Hotel, including hiking, cycling, kayaking, mountain scrambling, quad biking, climbing, and abseiling.
Families looking for a great day out will love The World of Beatrix Potter or a visit to the National Trust’s Hill Top farmhouse - the former home of Beatrix Potter.
Lake Windermere & the Lake District
There’s so much to explore in the beautiful Lake District. The Riverside Hotel is just a 20-minute drive from the spectacular Lake Windermere where you can wander through picturesque lakeside towns, take a relaxing Windermere Lake Cruise or enjoy a scenic walk.
Contact us to help plan your stay and find out more about local attractions.
