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The Art Gallery
Abbot Hall is a jewel of a building in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Kent, surrounded by a park and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal Castle. It is one of Britain's finest small art galleries and a wonderful place in which to see and enjoy art in the elegantly proportioned rooms of a Grade
I Listed Georgian building. As well as owning a very fine collection of British Art, Abbot Hall is highly acclaimed for its stimulating exhibition programme. The modern works are shown in the upstairs galleries and downstairs 18th century paintings can be seen in their period setting, alongside furniture and objets d'art of the time. There is a collection of society portraits 
of the day including key works by George Romney(1734-1802), who served his apprenticeship in Kendal
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Museum of Lakeland Life
The Museum of Lakeland Life shows how the people of Cumbria worked, lived and entertained
themselves in the changing social climate of the past 200 years. Our ancestors are long gone, but their belongings live on to tell their story - from the age of 18th century yeoman farmers, through Georgian and Victorian times and into living memory. Exhibits include a street scene with shops, reconstructed workshops and furnished rooms from a typical 18th century Lakeland farmhouse.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
12th Jaunary to 9th December:Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Abbot Hall:Changing Exhibitions: Adult £5.00; Child/Student £4.00; Family ticket (2 adults & 4 children) £14.00 Permanent Collection: Free Admission with exhibition ticket. Museum of Lakeland Life: Adult £3.75; Child/Student £2.75; Family £11.00. Groups: £3.00 per person |
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Directions
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| Kendal is just a 10 minute drive from junction 36 of the M6. There are regular trains on the West Coast Mainline to Oxenholme Station. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Kendal Museum
(1 Mile)*
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country. It houses outstanding displays of archaeology and natural history, both local and global. |
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Levens Hall
(4 Miles)*
The Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th century pele tower with unique Topiary Gardens and a working steam collection. |
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Windermere Steamboats and Museum
(8 Miles)*
The Windermere Steamboats and Museum have a unique collection of Lake Windermere's nautical heritage in a beautiful and tranquil lakeside setting. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Stonecross Manor Hotel
(1 Mile)*
Stonecross Manor is situated on the edge of Kendal, one of the Lake District's most important market towns and is an ideal base from which to explore some of Britain's most beautiful countryside. |
Castle Green Hotel in Kendal
(1 Mile)*
The hotel is set in 14 acres of woodland and gardens yet only 10 minutes' drive from the M6 and 8 miles from Windermere. The hotel's facilities include a fitness and leisure club with pool, steam room, solarium, gym and beauty salon. |
Riverside Hotel
(1 Mile)*
The Riverside Hotel boasts the perfect position for touring the delightful Lake District and Windermere. All 47 bedrooms overlook the River Kent. Dine in the River View Restaurant or enjoy a drink in the Sanctuary Bar. |
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