Tourism - Quaker Tapestry, Kendal
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martlakes
N 54° 19.735 W 002° 44.606
30U E 516684 N 6020148
Explore 350 years of fascinating social history beautifully illustrated within 77 modern tapestry panels. Facilities include: the tapestry - Costume - Video - Gift Shop - Workshops - Step-free access - some Parking - Toilets - and the Tea Room.
Waymark Code: WM31HV
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/26/2008
Views: 33
The Quaker Tapestry has its permanent home in Kendal's historic Friends Meeting House (1816). During the winter it travels to other display locations.
Sample the delights in the award winning vegetarian Tapestry Tearooms. The National Vegetarian Society awarded the Quaker Tapestry 'Best Visitor Attraction for vegetarians' 2007.
The 77 panels give snap shots of Quaker history since the start in 1652 in the area around Kendal. Quakers were often at the forefront of social, moral and economic developments through the years and the tapestry gives a unique picture of this story.
The tapestry was created by more than 4,000 men, women and children in 15 countries between 1981 - 1996. It grew and evolved through local groups producing their own panel (to a common style) and this involvement continues today with various workshops encouraging those who are inspired by the tapestry to pick up a needle and thread.
It's a place well worth visiting and spending at least a couple of hours.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
The Exhibition Centre is open from April to December every year
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Some Saturdays: see website.
The Tapestry Tearooms are open all year
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:30
Admission Prices:
Adult = £4.90
Concession = £3.90
Child = £2.00
Family = £11.00
Pre-booked Groups of more than 15 people = £3.50
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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