Kendal Castle and associated earthworks, and earlier ringwork

No. 804 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 247 for history. History, 12.6 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A scheduled monument made up of Kendal Castle, its associated earthworks and an earlier ringwork.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

Getting there

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Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Raines HallStay, 16 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Sizergh Caravan & CampingStay, 14 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Windermere Camping and Caravanning ClubStay, 6.8 km from Windermere and BownessCamping

Spital CaravansStay, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Rifleman's Arms12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

George & Dragon12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Punch Bowl15 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Factory Tap12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first

Abbot Hall Art GalleryGrade I listed, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries

Kendal Museum12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Brewery Arts Centre12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries

Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage