🇬🇧 Kendal, United Kingdom
Kendal Hostel
📍 118-120, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE
Your stay — Kendal Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kendal United Reformed Church (84 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Salvation Army (181 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Kendal Christadelphian Hall (357 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kendal Parish Church (402 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Westmorland Centre — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Abbot Hall Recreation Ground — 253 m · ~3 min walk
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry — 323 m · ~4 min walk
The Box — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Abbot Hall Playground — 280 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
HSBC UK — 253 m · ~3 min walk
Gillinggate Pharmacy — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Go Local — 207 m · ~3 min walk
Kendal Bus Station — 756 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Bureau de change at Kendal railway station or post office; avoid airport kiosks for poor rates.
Contactless widely accepted in shops, cafés, and taxis; mobile pay common; some market stalls prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10-15% if no service charge; taxis: round up to nearest pound; hotel staff: £1-2 per bag or for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a café or Greggs for around £2.50.
Sandwich or jacket potato from a bakery or market for £5-7.
Pub main like fish and chips for around £12-15.
Kendal has limited street food; weekday markets on Highgate have cheap grab-and-go options.
Iceland, Aldi, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in town.
Primark and charity shops on Stricklandgate for affordable clothing.
Bus day pass £5; from Manchester airport take National Express coach (about £20–£25 one way) to Kendal bus station.
Shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries; use the Kendal Leisure Centre day pass instead of expensive gyms; book train tickets in advance via Avanti West Coast for cheaper travel.
Good to know — Kendal
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kendal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kendal Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · HSBC UK — 253 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Gillinggate Pharmacy — 182 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Manchester Airport (MAN) → Premier Inn Kendal Central
💡 Pre-book with local firms like Kendal Taxis or Blue Star Taxis to get a fixed price. Avoid generic Uber from the airport—often double the cost.
Kendal Bus Station → Premier Inn Kendal Central (stop: Bus Station roundabout)
💡 The bus actually stops right opposite the Premier Inn, but it's often just as fast to walk the 5-minute route. Only use if you have heavy bags.
Oxenholme Lake District station → Kendal station (0.3 mi from Premier Inn)
💡 Skip the taxi from Oxenholme to Kendal town; the train is quicker and cheaper. Buy a return ticket for £7.50 if you're heading back to the mainline.
Lancaster station or bus interchange → Kendal Bus Station (5 min walk to Premier Inn)
💡 Use the Stagecoach app for a day ticket (£11) if you plan to explore the Lake District. The 555 route passes the Premier Inn doorstep on Bus Station roundabout.
About Kendal
Wikipedia ↗
Kendal Mint Cake is a sugar-based confection flavoured with peppermint. It originates from Kendal in Cumbria, England. Kendal Mint Cake is popular among climbers and mountaineers, especially those from the United Kingdom, as a source of sugar, and therefore energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Kendal Hostel?
Check-in at Kendal Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Kendal Hostel?
Sandwich or jacket potato from a bakery or market for £5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kendal Hostel?
Bus day pass £5; from Manchester airport take National Express coach (about £20–£25 one way) to Kendal bus station.
Top Attractions in Kendal
💡 Look for the carved pew ends dating from the 1500s. The tower isn't open to the public, but step outside to see the sundial on the south wall.
💡 Walk up the path behind the main lawn to the woods for a quiet spot away from families. The riverbank gets muddy after rain.
💡 The steep walk up from the town takes 15 minutes. Go in late afternoon for good light on the stones. No toilets or shelter up there.
💡 Ask at the desk about the roof terrace views over the town. The spiral stairs are narrow so go early if crowds bother you.
💡 Children under 16 go free. Allow an hour max unless you’re really into stitching. The café does good tea but is small.