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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kendal

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kendal, England

Updated July 26, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Kendal

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Kendal, England

Castle Howe

This original castle in Kendal is 1,000 years old.

First floor window - 3 panes tall!

Kendal, England

Kendal’s Smallest Windows

Two minuscule windows are tucked inside this medieval building.

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Lune Viaduct at Waterside.

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Waterside Viaduct

The abandoned railway bridge stands hidden in the farmland of rural Cumbria.

7 miles from Kendal

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New Hall Inn (The Hole in t' Wall)

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

7 miles from Kendal

Slack Head, England

Fairy Steps

These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.

8 miles from Kendal

The largest of Longmire’s Rocks.

Ecclerigg, England

Longmire's Rocks

These curious rocks located in the Lake District include several strange inscriptions of famous names.

9 miles from Kendal

Arnside Bore

Arnside, England

Arnside Bore

This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.

9 miles from Kendal

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