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Abbot Hall

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Type:Art Gallery

Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL
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Abbot Hall is one of the UK’s leading art galleries. Established in 1962 in a Grade I listed Georgian building on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal, today we are rethinking the gallery as vibrant cultural and community hub.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00
SundayClosed

* Art gallery and Coffee bar
All year round: Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm

Abbot Hall will be closed on
10 - 27 November for Kendal Mountain Festival
Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Guide Prices

£12 Adult
£9 Student
£6 Child (5-15yrs)
£0 Child (0-4yrs)
Free for Lakeland Arts Members
Free with a National Art Pass

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  • On-site light refreshments

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  • Children welcome

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  • Gift shop
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  • Accepts groups
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Entrance

Entrance is well lit
Ramp to entrance
Steps to the main entrance
Handrail by steps

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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      Road Directions

      From M6 jct 36 take A590 to Kendal. Come off dual-carriageway at Kendal south. Follow signs into town, Abbot Hall is well signed, next to Parish church.

      Public Transport Directions

      Just a short walk from Kendal Train Station. Swap onto the Lakes Line from Oxenholme and alight at Kendal.

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