Plumgarths Farm Shop & Cafe
A friendly farm shop, cafe and butcher in Kendal, well rated by locals and handy for a family lunch and a bit of shopping.

Café · Kendal
Worth building a Lakes trip around, this spot sits alongside a farm shop and a cluster of artisan bakers and coffee roasters, so there's plenty to wander round with a toddler afterwards. Inside is cosy — a real fire, Lake District pictures — though tables are close together and you may be asked to share when it's full, which is often. Staff are unfailingly warm with children; one family's one-year-old was handed fresh strawberries and blueberries along with plenty of smiles. Food comes quickly and the range is wide: soup and scone, jacket potatoes with cheese and beans, Cumberland sausage paninis, smashed avocado cooked to order, and cakes people genuinely rave about — the carrot cake and lemon meringue pie especially. Parking is free but tight, so arrive early at weekends. High chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access and outdoor seating all sorted.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A friendly farm shop, cafe and butcher in Kendal, well rated by locals and handy for a family lunch and a bit of shopping.
Quiet Kendal spot with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and free parking — booking advised.
A traditional, mid-priced inn in Kendal with a 4.1 star Google rating, offering a relaxed setting for a family meal.