Artisans, quality retailers and independent businesses, with a passion for regionally sourced, high-quality Cumbrian, Northern and British products – all brought together under one roof.

Spinning Jennies is a one-stop lifestyle destination to eat, meet and shop.

At the corner of Finkle Street in the heart of Kendal, building on the historic warp & weft of a former department store, Spinning Jennies weaves together a destination of smaller trading spaces; a celebration of Cumbria, an homage to regional abundance of quality produce and a reflection of great British days out. Memorable moments and everyday experiences of shopping and eating local await you! Mixing high-quality eateries and food producers with artisans, boutique retailers, creatives and stylish living spaces, this is a place where the modern interconnected world meets the know-how of the old.

Eat at Spinning Jennies

The urban market-styled street food hall aims to bring together a host of high-quality independent producers and amazing regional chefs, offering a range of flavours & styles, all under one roof. Does your group fancy different cuisines? Are you torn between what you’d like to order?

Not a problem! From artisan coffee to craft beer and a variety of excellent street food, you’ll always have the run of the menu. Stay on top of food trends, meet and relax in the sociable dining space, unwind after a hard day at the office or simply enjoy a takeaway.

Meet at Spinning Jennies

As well as the locally sourced street food hall, elegant champagne bar and tearoom to meet up with friends, Spinning Jennies will also incorporate spaces for creative small businesses to get great ideas off the ground. A first floor hub for creative minds to work hard, with like minded people all around, getting visitors interested in what they’re doing. Make the space your own and help to create an entrepreneurial creative community and a forum for great ideas.

Shop at Spinning Jennies

Spinning Jennies’ boutique shopping floor, straight off Finkle Street, provides dedicated retail space for independent shops in a destination commercial location. At the very heart of Kendal’s old town centre, the carefully curated retail highlights the joy of what our region has to offer. Made in Britain, with globally conscious Cumbrian inspiration – browse, buy every day, or seek out that one perfect item. A destination that will bring people from far and wide to Kendal and to Spinning Jennies’ corner of Cumbria.

Live at Spinning Jennies

Reside in style and soak up the atmosphere of Spinning Jennies 24/7. Adjoining the public space will be several stylish and imaginative residences, remodelled from the original modernist building into Penns & Penn Yams. Live in the heart of an historic market town, on the fringes of the Lake District National Park, with great transport links and easy access to world-class scenery, as well as all the incredible things under the roof of Spinning Jennies. Not just a nice place to live, but a whole lifestyle to live out and a place to relax in and call your own. Live at the heart of a thriving community.

Trade at Spinning Jennies

Be a part of Kendal’s future in this distinctly Cumbrian destination, welcoming locals & visitors to browse, buy or try your unique business. If you’re interested in leasing space in Spinning Jennies, please don’t hesitate to contact us or John Haley at Edwin Thompson commercial agents.