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Elephant Yard Shopping, situated in the centre of the beautiful market town of Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District boasts some of the town's best shopping.

Love fashion? Love your home? You’ll love shopping at Elephant Yard.

Our great mix of high street brands and local names brings stylish living to the heart of Kendal – a charming market town close to the beautiful Lake District.

With fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel and more, Elephant Yard captures the essence of modern style in one fantastic destination, seven days a week.

Style for you and your home…

Come and shop the latest looks for you and your home at Next, Monsoon Accessorize and Laura Ashley, and treat yourself to hot value trends at Peacocks and Claire’s.

Health, beauty and pharmacy care from Boots the Chemist will have you looking and feeling great, and Browns the Jeweller is the perfect place to add some sparkle.

Fancy a coffee? There’s always a warm welcome at Costa, whether you’re relaxing with a cappuccino or meeting friends for lunch before hitting the shops again… Look out for gorgeous cards at Hallmark, the comfiest shoes from Hotter, and super-stylish children’s footwear from Dinky Shoes.

Style for the life you lead…

For expertise in travel, eyewear and banking, Elephant Yard makes life easy. Discover trusted local favourites Gates Travel and Bagot Opticians, plus high street names NatWest and Boots Opticians.

Did you know we’re home to Kendal Library too? The whole family will love this treasure trove of books, music, DVDs and more, with internet access and an amazing local history collection for Cumbria and the Lakes – right on our doorstep.

Elephant Yard – the home of stylish living.

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