Kendal will be abuzz with activity on Thursday 21st November 2024.
Not only is it the first day of the world-famous Kendal Mountain Festival, but it’s also the day that Christmas kicks off in the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’.
As darkness falls, a parade will set off from the festival basecamp in Abbott Hall Park and make its way up to the marketplace in the town centre.
There will be live music and other entertainment, followed by the lighting up of the Christmas tree at around 6:30pm.
- 5:45pm – Kendal Mountain Festival Opening Parade at Abbot Hall Park
- 6pm – Drum Nation and stilt walkers head o Kendal Market Place
- 6:30pm – Christmas Lights Switch On, Kendal Mountain Films and Christmas Carols
- 6pm – 8pm – Finkle Street entertainment – Free teacup ride, meet Santa, food & drink stalls
Why not check out our Lake District cottages for your Christmas stay?!
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Lakeland Retreats do not run this event. For accurate, up to date information, please contact the organiser.