FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026

Events like these are all about creating memorable experiences while supporting our retailers and local businesses and increasing footfall. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who attended.

We look forward to next year!

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FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026

What a fantastic weekend! It was wonderful to see so many families, friends and visitors come together to enjoy the Family Festival. The atmosphere throughout the shopping centre was fantastic, with smiling faces, laughter and a real sense of community. Events like these are all about creating memorable experiences while supporting our retailers and local […]

Happy Birthday * Bob & Bert’s Turns 5!

We have been celebrating 5 amazing years of Bob & Bert’s! 🥳☕💙 From your morning coffees to catch-ups with friends, family lunches, sweet treats and everything in between, you’ve made every day special. A huge THANK YOU to all of the wonderful customers for their continued support over the last five years. Here’s to many […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day Gift Ideas – Everything You Need in one place! Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for Dad, look no further than Elephant Yard shopping centre. Whether he’s a fashion lover, a foodie, or simply enjoys a little pampering, you’ll find plenty of great gift […]

New Pop-Up, Kitty Brown Boutique

We are so excited to have this fabulous boutique clothing company come to the yard on the 27th of April. For two weeks only, you can expect to find some gorgeous items of women’s clothing, bags, hats and plenty of other delights. See you there!!

New shop joins us!

We are delighted to have Maed & Co join us in the yard. Come and take a peek inside, you will find a fabulous selection of local gifts and treasures. You really need to see this shop for yourself. If you are looking for a gift for a friend or loved one, you can be […]

Ragtag Arts & Community Scrapstore

Joining us in the yard from 14th February. We are very excited to have Ragtags in the yard. They will be offering all kinds of crafty sessions and workshops for all ages. It’s going to be so much fun! See their website for details and how to book.

Youth Presence

Join us for a wonderful event brought to us by ‘Youth Presence’ a Christmas Family Fun Pop Up. There will be…. Arts & crafts, pool, games, a Christmas treasure hunt and guess the name of the Christmas duck! Free entry, with donations welcome for the work of Youth Presence. All children under 18 must be […]

Pop-up Season

Pop-Up Season at Elephant Yard, Kendal! The most magical shopping days of the year are here! Discover unique gifts, local makers, and festive treats in our various pop-up shops — right in the heart of Kendal. Explore new stalls every week Find one-of-a-kind presents you won’t see anywhere else 📍 Elephant Yard, Kendal 📅 Limited-time […]

Haloween Trail

Half-term fun for all the family- come to the yard between the 25th and the 31st October to take part in our Spooky Anagram Trail. Collect our quiz sheet from Peacocks, search around the stores for the spooky words. Hand your finished sheet back to Peacocks for your treat and be placed in a draw […]