Shakespeare Inn, Kendal
Overview
Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Kendal Golf Club, the 3-star Shakespeare Inn Kendal features a shared lounge and a garden. This smoke-free inn is a good starting point for exploring Kendal, including Abbot Hall Art Gallery, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
Location
The hotel is located 16 minutes on foot from the local Museum Of Lakeland Life And Industry and in close proximity to Lakeland Maze Farm Park. Kendal Castle is a short way from the budget Shakespeare Inn, while Highgate bus stop is approximately a 10-minute walk away.
The accommodation is also not far from Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Rooms
The rooms at Shakespeare Inn include an iron and ironing board, as well as media facilities like a TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature tea and coffee making facilities.
Eat & Drink
The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. The bar area includes a lounge. Pedro's Casa offers a selection of Spanish delicacies and lies 200 metres from this Kendal hotel.
Leisure & Business
With a golf club, guests can stay fit at the property.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Paid breakfast
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Recommended for:
Mini Globe theatreExperience a unique take on the works of Shakespeare with the hotel's own mini Globe theatre, where guests can watch live performances of his famous plays.
Literary salonJoin in lively debates and discussions in the hotel's literary salon, which has seen a range of famous authors and speakers in the past.
Themed bedroomsChoose from a range of themed bedrooms, each with its own character and charm, from the Tudor Room to the Cleopatra Suite.
Afternoon tea with ShakespeareEnjoy a quintessentially British experience with a Shakespearean twist, as you sip tea and nibble on cakes while hearing passages from his plays read aloud.
Gin tastingLearn all about the fascinating history of gin and sample some of the finest varieties at one of the hotel's gin tastings.
Quill pen writing workshopGet creative and try your hand at writing with a quill pen, just like Shakespeare would have done.
- Shakespearean language class
- Historical walking tour
- Costume hire
- Live music evenings
- Open mic night
- Art classes
- Tudor banquets
- Murder mystery dinner
Location
* Nestled in Kendal, the inn is located near Kendal Castle, Abbot Hall Art Gallery, and the River Kent. * This historic market town offers cultural attractions like the Quaker Tapestry Museum, Brewery Arts Centre, and striking dining options along Finkle Street. * Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, Sizergh Castle and Estate, Scout Scar, and the Lake District National Park provide scenic natural surroundings.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants