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Fabulous Kendal = Fabulous shopping!
They say ‘variety is the spice of life’ – and we couldn’t agree more, here at Elephant Yard. Kendal as a town offers a superb (and often surprising) variety of action and adventure, culture, shopping, food and drink, and magnificent outdoor space. There’s always something to do and see, which is just one of the […]
Read moreWhy we embrace the real Lake District style at Elephant Yard
It’s fair to say that the Lake District is best known for its spectacular scenery and jaw-dropping views, but something else we’re really proud of here at Elephant Yard is the Lake District style. We think the typical fashion of the Lakes really does have it all. It’s functional, elegant and practical, with a subtle […]
Read moreAugust birthday? Our pick of summer gifts he’ll love
Are you scratching your head trying to find that perfect birthday present for the man who has it all? Luckily, we have a fabulous selection of perfect presents for August birthdays here at Elephant Yard. The fabulous Todds offers country style in the very best quality, with trusted top brand names including Barbour, Hunter, Britain’s, […]
Read moreRelaxing with a good book
There’s something comforting about curling up with a good book and letting the hours drift by as you turn through the pages immersing yourself in whatever story unfolds. We don’t always get the time to sit down for even 5 minutes, never mind get a book out, so with summer holidays calling now is the […]
Read more5 tips for stress free travelling
It’s summer holiday time of year again but just getting to your holiday destination can prove stressful with all the packing, last minute shopping lists and the inevitable traffic queues. We can’t promise to make all the pre-holiday stress magically disappear, but we have got a few tips to make things easier. Pack light There […]
Read moreKendal Summer Trails
If you’ve been down to the Elephant Yard lately, you may have noticed the beautiful array of umbrellas we have on show above the main courtyard… This year we are a part of Kendal’s Summer Trails, and one of only a handful of areas in Kendal showing off the new umbrella displays! The Kendal Summer Trails […]
Read moreGet your hair ready for the holidays
We all love summer; who doesn’t like the sunshine, the thought of holidays on sandy beaches and endlessly long summer evenings. Two weeks on holiday in the scorching sun can play havoc with your hair though and leave you feeling like hiding away in your hotel rather than joining the party outside. To save you […]
Read moreSummer film releases for kids we can’t wait to see!
We all know how unpredictable the British summer can be. Luckily, there are plenty of fun things to do with the kids on a rainy day. In fact, we have one of them right on our doorstep in Elephant Yard – Kendal Library. The library is a fantastic space, where you can rent DVDs, CDs […]
Read moreGreat news for the Lake District!
We are very pleased to announce that the Lake District, our home, has been given the recognition it deserves… World Heritage Status! Being the UK’s first National Park to be granted this status, the Lakes is now listed alongside the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canyon! There’s never been a better time to […]
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