Where to Stay in Kendal

Kendal Encounter is non-residential, so you'll need to book your own accommodation. The good news? Kendal has plenty of it, and much is a short walk from the Castle Centre.

Tip: Late June is busy in the Lake District. Book early, ideally when you book your place.

Kendal Encounter has no links to any of the places below. They're simply ideas to start your search.

• Premier Inn Kendal Central — Maude Street, in the town centre. Simple, reliable rooms, with a pub restaurant next door.
• Travelodge — two Kendal hotels, one in the town centre and one at Prizet, between the town and the M6.
• Riverside Hotel — a few minutes' walk from both the railway station and the high street.

Kendal has many family-run guest houses, often in Victorian townhouses. A few to look at:

• Sonata Guest House — Burneside Road, about five minutes' walk from the centre.
• Travelodge — boutique guest house with free parking, a short downhill walk into town.
• Balcony House — Shap Road (A6 north), about a 10-minute walk from the centre, with free parking.
• Lyndhurst Guest House — a quiet riverside Victorian house.
• Hillside Bed & Breakfast — a Victorian house two minutes uphill from the centre.

• The Station Inn, Oxenholme — a country inn about five minutes from Kendal, offering B&B.
• The Wheatsheaf, Brigsteer — a village inn a short drive from Kendal, with bunk-style rooms in a converted school. Good for a small group sharing.

For more listings, see Visit Kendal: where to stay. Airbnb also lists several properties in and around Kendal.

Lunch isn't provided, and Friday and Saturday run until late. So plan for an evening meal on Friday, lunch and an evening meal on Saturday. Kendal town centre has plenty of cafes, pubs and takeaways a few minutes' walk from the venue. You're also welcome to bring your own food. Tea, coffee and refreshments are available at the Castle Centre.