What is the closest town to Kendal Calling?

Kendal Calling takes place in Lowther Deer Park in Hackthorpe. It is 25 minutes north of Kendal and south of Penrith. The closest station is Penrith North Lakes Station and there are plenty of train routes to get you there. Take your local line to Penrith Station.

Where to stay for Kendal Calling?

In a nutshell, Kendal Calling has a number of campsite areas adjacent to the arena. All campsites surround the arena. General camping is included with a weekend ticket then we have a number of upgraded campsites such as Deer Lodge, Tangerine Fields, Emperors Field and Great Plains which require an additional ticket.

What train station is near Kendal Calling?

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The nearest train station to the festival site is Penrith (also known as Penrith North Lakes) which is a 15 minute taxi journey from the site.

Can you stay offsite at Kendal Calling?

The regular Live-in Vehicle ticket is for the Live-in Vehicle campsite located within general camping whereas The Frontier is our off-site Live-in Vehicle campsite located north of the general campsites. The facilities are the same in both, the difference is the distance to the arena. The pitch size is 7m x 5m.

Is Kendal Calling near Lowther Castle?

Kendal Calling is a music and arts festival, held annually at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District, Cumbria in the North West of England. It has grown from a two-day, 900 capacity event in 2006 to a 40,000 capacity 4-day music festival in the present day.

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Does anyone live in Lowther Castle?

But in 1957 the castle was demolished. Just the façade and outer walls remained standing and for over half a century, the place was empty – home only to chickens, pigs and the odd bat. The gardens were lost to wilderness. Today Lowther Castle is one of the most intriguing visitor attractions in the country.

How safe is Kendal Calling?

“Although we did make a number of arrests, this number is extremely low in comparison to the large volume of people who attended the festival, and we are pleased that most enjoyed the music and had a great time." Read more 👇 The festival atmosphere was great and generally felt very safe.

How quickly does Kendal Calling sell out?

KENDAL Calling 2026 has already broken all previous on-sale records following their monumental 20th birthday celebrations last week. Over 50 per cent of tickets for the festival, which is held in Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith, sold out in 30 minutes after going on sale this morning.

Where is the best place to camp at Kendal Calling?

Great Plains is one of our upgraded campsites and includes access to free hot showers, adjacent parking and it's own arena entrance. Great Plains is located close to the arena, only a short five minute walk from gate-to-gate.

Is Kendal Calling a family festival?

General family campsites are included with standard tickets, and are a short walk from the arena. There are also TONS of upgraded camping options (mostly sold out for 2026, but still some Deer Lodge availability if you fancy the full glamping experience!). 🎪 Kids Calling!

Is there a shop at Kendal Calling?

You can find the festival store in the live-in vehicle field, gain access via the village green field. Opening times: Thursday campsite opening – 10am - 2am.

Where is Kendal calling in 2025?

Kendal Calling takes place from Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District.

What is posh privy at Kendal Calling?

Introducing Soap Opera - our posh toilets, showers and pamper station in the Village Green, and freshen up with Posh Privys - our posh toilets in the arena which will also include a pamper station. ON SALE NOW > http://www.kendalcalling.co. uk/tickets.

Is Kendal a good place to visit?

Kendal is no ordinary market town - the streets are alive with vibrant events, quality shopping and a thriving arts and culture scene. Full of historic character, Kendal hosts a web of interweaving alleyways and cobbled yards.

Can you take drinks into Kendal Calling?

We ask that each person only brings a reasonable amount for themselves to enjoy (note, no glass bottles as the festival is home to many deer, so please, protect the deer park). Alcohol is not allowed to be taken into the arena.

Are there sniffer dogs at Kendal Calling?

“Officers have been working with our partners to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. “The event organisers have a range of security measures in place to assist with this including searches on entry and the use of drugs scanning dogs.”

What is Kendal famous for?

But for most visitors, Kendal is synonymous with its famous mint cake, a staple of many a mountaineer's backpack and important sustenance for Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on their Everest ascent in 1953.

Is there a cafe at Lowther Castle?

Café & Loos

The main café (table service) and takeaway, both in the courtyard, open at 10.00am. into the woods (the outdoor café close to the lost castle) is open at weekends during school holidays from mid-morning. There are loos in the courtyard and by the lost castle adventure playground.

How much does it cost to get into Lowther Castle?

Adult: £48.00 Child (3-15 years): £38.00 If you buy 4 or more passes at the same time, 10% off...

Is Lowther Castle a ruin?

The scale and beauty of the spectacular ruin that is Lowther Castle are reflected in the scope and setting of its 130-acre gardens. Here the past and present jostle for space.

What year was the Kendal train crash?

The Kendal Rail Disaster took place on the night of Sunday, September 1, 1957, when more than 170 Jamaicans died when their Kingston-bound train ran off the rail at Kendal in Manchester.

Where is the street with the train?

Hanoi Train Street is a narrow train bypass in Hanoi which several times daily sees a train pass close to buildings on either side of the tracks (the width of the train takes up nearly the entirety of the "train street").

Is there a taxi rank at Kendal station?

The train station has a taxi rank. Book in advance with Kendal cabs: AA Taxi's: 01539 740205. ABC Cumbria Taxis: 01539 724117.