The Shakespeare Centre

21/09/2021

Good News!

The Shakespeare Centre is back open for business and we are already looking forward to seeing many of our lovely clients for the first time in over year!

We have a fantastic event hall to hire which can seat up to 120 people. Perfect for conferences, seminars, AGMs, lectures, screenings, parties and even small weddings.

If you would like to enquire about hosting your event with us, please do get in touch either via facebook messenger or on our office line: 01539721176

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

25/06/2020

Currently we are checking daily for the sector government specific guidelines on how we can open from 4th July. Whatever they are there will be a phased reopening and a more limited service.

19/06/2020

We are currently risk assessing the centre in anticipation of the government deciding if community centres can reopen from the 4th July. Even if we can open from this date it maybe the case that there will be a delay whilst we put changes into effect. We will keep you posted. The Sedgwick Room will also be closed for hire to the public on reopening.

24/03/2020

Due to the current Covid-19 outbreak and inline with Government
guidelines the centre is now closed until further notice. We hope to see you all again soon. Stay Well/

22/10/2019

Kendal Mountain Festival is just about here again, 14th - 17th November. Check out their website for everything that is going on - https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com/
The Shakespeare Centre will be hosting a variety of films from Friday 14th November, again have a look at their website - https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com/events to see what might appeal to you
This is always a great local event to support with something for everyone.

22/10/2019

Hi we are getting to that time of the year again - Kendal Mountain Festival - but before we get there ... we have the Lakes Line Rail User Groups AGM & Public Meeting 2019 on Wednesday 30th October at the Shakespeare Centre, 7.30pm. They will be focusing on new trains and new services. Their speakers will include Owain Roberts from Northern Railway and Luke Gardner from TransPennine Express. Non-members are very welcome at this event. For more information go to www.llrug.co.uk

Welcome to the Lakes Line Rail User Group Website. Here you will be able to find information about the Lakes Line, details about the group, membership and much more.

19/09/2019

We have a St John's Hospice Roadshow coming to the Shakespeare Centre on Monday 21st October 2019, from 6pm. Why not come along and find out more.

25/07/2019

Since we last contacted you we have bought new chairs, Lee and Emma celebrated their marriage and we have a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration pending.
We also have a new group in on a Monday evening who paint. If you would like to know more, check out the website for contact details https://theshakespearecentre.org/
Get in touch if you need a venue to hold a celebration in and we will see if we can help 🥳

21/02/2019

We have a new group using the Shakespeare Centre on a Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm. It is absolute beginners bead making class. If you think this might be something you would like to get involved with, contact Vicky, her number is on our website.

14/02/2019

Belated greetings for the New Year. Bookings are starting to get busy at the Shakespeare Centre. We have our regular events - Slimming World, Pilates, Kendal Historical & Archaeology Society and U3A, but keeping looking out for any additional events that might be of interest to you.

21/09/2018

It's starting to get colder, the nights are drawing in and yes, Autumn is with us. For us at the Shakespeare Centre, this means some of our regular clients are back such as the Kendal Historical & Archaeological Society, with speakers of very interesting subjects. Cindy has her pilates class running on a Wednesday evening, Lynne has her Letsbefit class on a Monday evening - preparation for Christmas??? We have a new class starting in October - dance through the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's & 00's - sound good, here's their website - https://www.fitbop.co.uk !! Comic Art's Festival will be using the Centre again this year ... look them up - www.comicartfestival.com. Also, AGOM is back at the beginning of November - wow. Keep checking our calendar to see what's next.

20/09/2018

With the summer drawing to the end, the Shakespeare Centre hots up with new courses, returning courses and one off courses. From Monday 10th September Lynne is back with her Letsbefit exercise classes, maybe your 'let's be ready for Christmas' look starts here. Cindy is back on the 12th September with her Pilates classes for those people who are wanting to be less energetic! On Thursday 27th September, the King's Food Bank are hosting a McMillan coffee morning, maybe you could pop in and support a good cause as well as finding out about the work of the King's Food Bank. On Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th September Gillian is holding a Family Constellations workshop - sound interesting? Find the contact details on our calendar on the website or reply here and I will put you in touch with Gillian. If you're looking for a venue for your event, get in touch with us and we'll see if we can help!

20/09/2018

We have a new fitness group at the Shakespeare Centre - Letsbefit! It's on a Monday evening 6.30pm-7.30pm. Contact Lynne on 07786881006 for more information.

17/05/2018

We have had a couple of months with just normal things happening but May has different things to offer. On Sunday 20th May we have at least two baptisms - this is something that needs to be experienced so you would be welcome to drop in, starting at 4pm. At the end of that week we have AGOM (A Game of Might) taking over the Centre again. If this is your thing I'm sure you would be made welcome. Maybe there is something you could use the Shakespeare Centre for, send me an email and we will see how we can help. We look forward to hearing from you.

09/03/2018

We have had a busy couple of months at the Shakespeare Centre here in Kendal. The Pilates class has continued, despite the challenging weather, Slimming World has continued to meet twice on a Tuesday, Diddi Dance have had the little ones trekking through the snow to enjoy their time together. We also welcomed a team from Transport for the North who were holding a public consultation event. The big weekend in January was the AGOM event - A Gathering of Might. Once a quarter, they take over the whole Centre, and create an atmosphere that enhances the whole event. The Comic Arts Festival planners have been to check the Centre as they look towards their event in October. Our downstairs room, which has a serving hatch to the kitchen continues to be used by a local group, cooking food & then serving and eating it, a great experience for those involved.
This gives you an idea of the versatility of the Shakespeare Centre. If you are looking for a venue for a meeting, training, party, or church away days, contact me and we will fit you in!

22/12/2017

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & a wonderfully blessed New Year from the Shakespeare Centre Team.

16/11/2017

This weekend is the Kendal Mountain Festival so the town will be buzzing & the Shakespeare Centre is one of the venues showing a number of the films. For more information log on to www.mountainfest.co.uk and see if there is something of interest for you and your family. It is well worth a visit!!

19/10/2017

An interesting weekend ahead! Friday evening there is a Fair Trade Wine Tasting evening. Saturday & Sunday is the AGOM event, see the calendar for contact details.

29/09/2017

Another busy day at the Shakespeare Centre. A teaching seminar today with refreshments provided. Take a look, maybe we can welcome you too?

23/09/2017

We have just had a group in from the Manchester area who have made use of every corner of the Centre. They used the downstairs lobby for registration, the King's Room for their presentation and the Sedgwick Room for displays and children's entertainment. The kitchen was in full operation too, making the essential cups of tea.
Maybe you could make use of this venue too?
Contact us for more details.

23/09/2017

31/10/2016

Last Night Kings Church Kendal hosted an 'ENCOUNTER' meeting in our King's Room. Tea, coffee and biscuits were served and the fairy lights added a homely ambience for the evening.

12/10/2016

This last weekend we hosted 'A Gathering of Might' wargaming event who used our large 'King's Room' to run 10 6x4ft tables, as well as the 'Sedgwick Room' and Kitchen to facilitate food and dining. A big thank you to Adam Turner for running a great event.

If you are interesting in running an event at the Shakespeare Centre please contact Edward on 01539721176

28/01/2016

120 seat conference style with lectern and projector

25/01/2016

72 seat Conference Style Film Screening

20/01/2016

20/01/2016

The Shakespeare Centre in Kendal is a converted theatre that dates back to 1829. It is now run by King’s Church Kendal as a community centre with rooms available to hire:

The King's Room:
The King’s Room is our largest room available. It can seat up to 120 people in a conference style arrangement, however the space is very versatile and is regularly used for a number of different events and programmes.

The facilities available to those wishing to hire the King’s room are very accommodating; boasting a purpose built PA system, induction loop, HD projection, flip charts, whiteboards, lectern etc. For whatever you wish to use the room, we can help to facilitate your vision.

The Sedgwick Room:
The Sedgwick Room is an ideal meeting room for those looking for a venue to accommodate medium sized round-the-table conferences to a high industry standard. Alternatively, the space and facilities available are such that a number of possibilities are achievable, and the room is regularly used for a variety of meetings and events.

There are a number of options available for those wishing to hire the Sedgwick room including HD projector, screen, lectern, and catering facilities.

If you would like to book one of our function rooms for hire, please contact the office team on: 01539 721 176

Alternatively you can email: [email protected]

www.theshakespearecentre.org