Welcome to Kirkland

Welcome to Kirkland. Kirkland Old Town. , Kirkland Today , Kirkland is a delightful place to shop, explore the area's rich cultural heritage, and enjoy the pleasures of Abbot Hall Park and the River Kent., Take some time to explore Kirkland's many independent specialist shops, its award winning museum and art gallery, and experience cuisine ranging from traditional cafes to restaurants with menus from around the world., The riverside promenade provides a delightful and relaxing walk, with flower gardens, bowling green and children's playground., Kirkland Old Town , From ancient times Kirkland has seen a separate township, with its own court and customs. Blind Beck, a dry limestone watercourse (except after heavy rain) marks its ancient boundary with Kendal. Not until 1908 was Kirkland fully absorbed into Kendal borough., Explore for yourself Kirkland’s fascinating history, including the parish church - which gave Kirkland its name - and medieval origins of its charming street frontage and yards., Holy Trinity Parish Church , Parts of the parish church date back to the 13th century. Over the centuries the church was extended, with paired side aisles flanking the central nave. It is said to be the second widest parish church in country., The church is open to visitors during the day, except when in use for services., Abbot Hall Art Gallery , One of Britain's finest independent art galleries, Abbot Hall houses a wonderful collection, both historic and modern, including work by George Romney. A programme of changing exhibitions ensures there is always something new to see in this elegant Georgian villa., Abbot Hall was originally built on the site of an earlier monastic building in 1759, by Colonel George Wilson of Dallam Tower, Milnthorpe., Museum of Lakeland Life , In this award winning museum you will find a wealth of interesting and unusual real objects in recreated farmhouse rooms and workshops of the wheelwright, tanner and blacksmith. The museum occupies the former stables of abbot hall., There is a room dedicated to Arthur Ransome, author of Swallows and Amazons., T'Crack , Kirkbarrow Lane (or T'Crack) next to the Wheatsheaf offers a delightful aspect of the church, castle, and rooftops.