What We Do
The SPACE is a new and different community venue in the centre of Kendal…
• a social space open to all
• a flexible space available to rent at low cost and on short-term basis
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The SPACE is a former shop in the centre of Kendal now repurposed as community venue:
• 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 access
• 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
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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 creative/working/event/meeting space or shop -
o Gallery
o Yoga class
o Meetings
o Parties
o Workshops
o Courses
o Shop
o Information point
o Events venue
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Who can rent it?
The SPACE is for people like:
• Community groups
• Charities
• Entrepreneurs
• Craftspeople
• Individuals
• Micro-businesses
• Artists
• Digi-workers
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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.
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How much is it?
Studio space upstairs is £10 per hour
Whole building 24hrs £100
Other times and arrangements available – flexible and negotiable – come and talk to us or contact VIA the provided links at the bottom of the page.
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What’s the idea behind it?
• The SPACE is a non-profit venue open to all.
• It combines the facilities of a community hall with a town-centre shop front.
• Downstairs is an open-house venue with free tea and coffee on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-4pm – anyone welcome to come in.
• The rest of the building is available to rent 24/7 to all ventures that are local – sustainable – creative – entrepreneurial – caring – supportive – ethical.
• It’s a charitable venture by the owners of the shop, Kendal Unitarian Chapel, to encourage community wellbeing and to support new ventures in Kendal town centre.
• All monies received go to the upkeep of the building and keeping it open.