Castle Dairy Restaurant officially opened by David Starkey

14 October 2011

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On Thursday 13 October, Kendal born historian and TV personality David Starkey joined the Leader of South Lakeland District Council, Councillor Brendan Jameson and the Principal of Kendal College, Graham Wilkinson to officially open the newly revamped Castle Dairy.  They cut a cake made especially for the event by catering students from the college. 

The project has restored and refurbished the interior of the Castle Dairy to accommodate a gallery area and a new commercial kitchen.  As owners of the building, the council has invested £120,000 into the development with further financial support from English Heritage who allocated a grant of £30,527 to help restore the 14th Century building.  The Savoy Educational Trust, Lakeland Vintners and Kendal College provided a further £65,000 to fund equipment plus fixtures and fittings for the new restaurant and kitchen.

Councillor Brendan Jameson, Leader of SLDC, said: ”I’m delighted that after many years of hard work the Castle Dairy is being brought back to life.  This beautiful Grade I listed building has been fully restored to its former glory and it will be great to see the apprentices from Kendal College running the restaurant and patisserie.  We have worked in partnership with the College on this very worthwhile project, and I hope residents and visitors will enjoy visiting the Castle Dairy to sample the culinary delights on offer and to view the art on display.” 

Graham Wilkinson, Principal of Kendal College, added: “This is yet another good example of organisations pulling together in difficult economic times to make things happen.  It will be an amazing venue for fine dining for the general public and an opportunity for Museum visitors to enjoy afternoon teas.”

The Castle Dairy will be open to the general public five days per week, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am–4pm, with dinner being available Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings.