Historic Kendal & Stricklandgate House

Today, Stricklandgate House operates primarily as a Centre for Voluntary Organisations based in South Lakeland, but it's played many different roles in the past.

This area of the website explores some of the building's fine architectural heritage, and its place in Kendal's varied history.

The Story of…

Stricklandgate House

Take a tour round Stricklandgate House, past and present.

Kendal Canal

A journey through Kendal's lost waterways.

Kendal Mint Cake

Explore Kendal's link to this popular fell walkers' treat.

Kendal Wool

From sheep to socks - a history of the wool trade in Kendal.

Kendal Snuff

Saracens, Spaniards, tobacco -Kendal's link to the snuff trade.

Kendal Castle

The fascinating history of Kendal's castles