A new and different community venue in the centre of Kendal: 26-28 Finkle Street, Kendal, LA9 4AB
- a flexible space available at low cost and on short-term basis
- a drop-in venue open to all (9am to 4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Contact Holly Middleton, 07490184966, or email
- A double-fronted shop with studio space above and a kitchenette and toilet
- A flexible space over 2 floors
- Available to rent part or whole, from 1 hour to 2 weeks
- Wifi
- Reasonable rates
Shop (downstairs): 7.3m x 3.6m = 26 sqm
Studio (upstairs): 7.3m x 3.6m = 26 sqm
Kitchenette and toilet: an additional 2.7m x 3.6m = 9.5 sqm
The SPACE is here to
- Be a stepping stone for new ideas, small businesses, craft/arts events
- Support organisations that build community and wellbeing
- Help Kendal town centre flourish
- Increase the wellbeing of the people of Kendal and the surrounding area
What can it be used for?
Ventures that are local, sustainable, creative, entrepreneurial, caring, supportive, ethical.
- A venue for your pop-up or regular event
- A meeting place in the centre of Kendal for a get-together
- For use as a gallery, shop, information point, or event venue; for yoga classes, meetings, parties, workshops, courses, and more
Who can rent it?
The SPACE is for people like you….
- Community groups
- Charities
- Entrepreneurs
- Craftspeople
- Individuals
- Micro-businesses
- Artists
- Digi-workers
- And many more….
When is it available?
It is available any time, 24/7 from as little as an hour to as long as two weeks.
Downstairs is used as a drop-in community space 9am to 4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so is not available then – although it is possible to rent the upstairs studio space during these times.
How much is it?
Studio space upstairs: £10 per hour
Whole building: 24hrs £100
Other times and arrangements available – flexible and negotiable – come and talk to us