Welcome to the Meeting House Exhibition Centre and Cafe
Beginning with an international tapestry project, our award winning visitor attraction has developed into an exhibition, museum, gift shop and café.
A Great Place to Eat
At the Meeting House Café you can enjoy award winning homemade food. Fully vegetarian with many vegan options, we use fresh local ingredients to create seasonal menus. There’s a range of fairtrade coffee, fruit and herbal teas, as well as tempting home made cakes. And for garden picnics in the sunshine, we’ll even supply the food and the rug!
Informative and Educational
77 panels of colourful embroidery telling wonderful stories make up our Quaker Tapestry textile exhibition. With temporary showcases, interactive displays, events, films, audio guides, children’s activities and intriguing artefacts on display there’s something for all ages.
Georgian Splendour
One of the finest Georgian buildings in Cumbria, the Friends Meeting House in Kendal is a grade 2* listed building designed by local architect Francis Webster in 1816. Our beautiful walled garden offers an oasis of tranquillity just a short stroll from the high street and a friendly welcome to all.
Weatherproof Fun for all the Family
Older children will love the interactive displays and films while under 5s can dress up, colour in and get crafty! With a toy box in the Meeting House Café you can be sure your little ones are entertained throughout their visit. Check out our great Adult and Toddler discount.
Great Value
Become a member and enjoy free entrance to the exhibition all year round, along with other discounts. With friendly surroundings and so much on offer, your first visit is unlikely to be your last.