Kendal Castle
Cumbria, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Westmorland & Furness Council
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Kendal, 0.5 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Kendal Castle, Sunnyside, Kendal LA9 7DJ
A free hilltop ruin overlooking Kendal, traditionally linked to the Parr family and said to be connected to Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth and surviving wife. No visitor review data is available for this listing, so treat the practical details below as general guidance rather than confirmed advice.
Who to know
Katherine Parr · linked to Henry VIII's sixth and surviving wife
Worth the trip
The hilltop position - even as a ruin, the views over Kendal and the surrounding fells are the main reason to make the climb.
Before you go
No visitor reviews were available to draw practical advice from - as an unstaffed hilltop ruin, expect no facilities on site and a walk up from the town.
Free hilltop ruin, Katherine Parr association
Common questions about Kendal Castle
Where is Kendal Castle?
Kendal Castle is in Cumbria, England, at Kendal Castle, Sunnyside, Kendal LA9 7DJ.
Is Kendal Castle free to visit?
Yes - Kendal Castle is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by Westmorland & Furness Council. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Kendal Castle?
The hilltop position - even as a ruin, the views over Kendal and the surrounding fells are the main reason to make the climb.
Is Kendal Castle a ruin or still intact?
Kendal Castle is a ruin - Free hilltop ruin, Katherine Parr association.
