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Discounted Entry to Abbot Hall
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xplore our Collection Galleries for less while we prepare for our upcoming exhibitions.
From Wednesday 18 March – Friday 10 April, we're offering reduced entry to Abbot Hall as the Curatorial team completes the exhibition changeover.
While our first floor galleries undergo an exciting transformation, visitors are invited to explore a selection of our much-loved Collection Galleries, offering space to slow down, look closely, and enjoy art deeply connected to South Lakeland heritage.
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Opening Times
| Season (18 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the south
Exit the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590 to South Lakes. Take the South Kendal (A6) exit and follow the signs for the town centre. Abbot Hall Art Gallery is the first right after the Parish Church. Kendal has a one-way system so if you miss the turn, you need to loop around the town via Aynam Road.
From the north
Exit the M6 at junction 37, turning onto the A684. Follow signs to Kendal. Turn left onto Park Side Road. At the end of the road turn right onto Lound Road. Stay in the right-hand lane as you cross the small bridge over the River Kent. Keep in the right-hand lane as you enter the town centre. Abbot Hall Art Gallery is the first right after the Parish Church. Kendal has a one ways system so if you miss the turn, you need to loop around the town via Aynam Road.
Public Transport Directions
How to get here
By car
By train
The nearest mainline railway station is Oxenholme. A connecting train will bring you to Kendal railway station. From here, Abbot Hall is one mile. Plan your journey by train.
By bus
Bus services run through Kendal connecting the town with the Lake District, Barrow and Lancaster. Kirkland is the nearest bus stop. All traffic through the town centre is via a one-way system, so buses from Kendal Bus Station pass Abbot Hall on the other side of the river. Get off at the Weavers Court stop and use the footbridge opposite to get to the other side of the river. It takes about 6 minutes to walk via the riverside path to the gallery.
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