What’s on in July

🌿 Community & Nature Near Natland

• Natland Village Life & Church
  While Natland doesn’t host large festivals this month, keep an eye on community boards like the Kendal Everything Facebook group for local allotment shows, walking meetups, and Natland Parish Church open days visitcumbria.com+15facebook.com+15visit-kendal.co.uk+15wherecanwego.com.

• Kendal–Natland Canal Walk
  A peaceful stroll along the historic horse-tow path by the old canal (starting at Hansens Café) offers gentle riverside exploration any day in July allevents.in.

🎟️ Cultural & Creative Events in Kendal

Weekly & Recurring Events

• Yoga in the Park
  Every Saturday, 9:30–10:30 am: suitable for all ages and abilities, hosted by Cumbria Yoga Foundation—great to start the weekend relaxed visit-kendal.co.uk.

• Kendal Summer Trail
  From 5 July to 31 August, daily treasure hunts and puzzles around town—ideal for families looking for a fun outdoor activity musicfestivalwizard.com+15visit-kendal.co.uk+15kendalmountainfestival.com+15.

Mid-July Highlights

• Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B‑minor
  12 July @ 7:30 pm, Kendal Parish Church. A classical choral spectacle from Cumbria Festival Chorus with full orchestra—don’t miss this musical highlight wherecanwego.com+2visit-kendal.co.uk+2visitcumbria.com+2.

• Clay Club (Beginners’ Ceramics)
  8 & 15 July, 6–9 pm. Learn hand-building clay techniques in these two beginner-friendly sessions en.wikipedia.org+3visit-kendal.co.uk+3visitlakedistrict.com+3.

• Future Fixers Good Business Drop-In
  17 July, 9 am–12 pm. Free advice on coaching, marketing, finance & sustainability—ideal for small business owners and community organisers visit-kendal.co.uk.

Family & Festival Fun (19–26 July)

• Summer Holiday Family Activities
  19 July–30 August, 10 am–4 pm. Arts and craft drop-in events like “Expand your Landscape”—free, creative and great for children visit-kendal.co.uk+7visit-kendal.co.uk+7eventbrite.ie+7.

• Nature Recovery Festival
  19–20 July, 10 am–4 pm. Celebrating wildlife & sustainability with workshops, talks, and activities at various Kendal venues visit-kendal.co.uk.

• Wheels Up North Weekender
  19–20 July, 10:30 am–4:30 pm. A family-friendly motoring showcase featuring classic cars, motorcycles, and interactive demos visit-kendal.co.uk.

• Confluences Exhibition
  From 19 July–13 Sept, Cross Lane Projects hosts a contemporary art exhibition with works by 17 artists wherecanwego.com.

• Play Days (Outdoor Play Weekend)
  22–24 July, 10 am–3 pm. Three fun-filled outdoor play sessions—think nature crafts, games, and fresh air visitlakedistrict.com+2visit-kendal.co.uk+2en.wikipedia.org+2.

Creative Wrap-up (25–31 July)

• Summer Art Club
  25 July–29 August, weekdays 10 am–11 am. Early risers, bring the kids for morning art sessions—ideal for budding artists visitlakedistrict.com+7visit-kendal.co.uk+7allevents.in+7.

• Ceramic Monster Pots & Mask Making
  Two HAF-funded crafting events on 29 & 30 July (10 am–3 pm) for families—clay and creative fun visit-kendal.co.uk.

• Painting & Drawing Activity Day
  31 July, 10 am–3 pm. One-day workshop for all ages—great way to release your inner artist visit-kendal.co.uk.

🎸 Major Summer Festival (End of July)

• Kendal Calling Festival
  31 July–3 August, Lowther Deer Park (near Penrith). One of the UK’s favorite music festivals—perfect for music lovers and families, with live acts, cinema, food, real ale, and kid zones visitlakedistrict.com+15kendalcalling.co.uk+15visiteden.co.uk+15.

🏛️ Museums & Heritage

• Kendal Museum (Thursday–Saturday, 9:30 am–4:45 pm, £5 adults) offers rotating exhibitions, guided talks, and family-friendly events en.wikipedia.org.

• Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (formerly MOLLI) may be under development, so double-check opening times before visiting visitcumbria.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2.

📝 Quick Guide by Date

👉 Tips for a Great July Outing

• Plan ahead: Booking needed for concerts, workshops, and Kendal Calling.

• Family focus: Craft events, trails, and play days are ideal with kids.

• Explore locally: Natland walks and Kendal’s canal paths offer quiet interludes between events.

• Check timings: Some events (e.g., museum visits) have limited opening days.

July in Natland & Kendal offers a wonderful mix of outdoor play, creativity, culture, music—and opportunities to reconnect with community and nature. Let me know if you’d like maps, ticket links, or suggestions tailored to your interests!