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The Lake District, Cumbria, has provided inspiration for a whole host of artists throughout the years, so it may come as no surprise that we’ve got a rich arts and crafts scene across the area! Here, you’ll find a range of art galleries and exhibition spaces that host an ever-changing calendar of works in virtually every medium.
Discover pieces by local and nationally known artists at venues including independent galleries and studios, to museums and seasonal fairs. Some offer the chance to take a piece home with you, while others host regularly changing exhibitions as well as permanent art collections.
There’s even the opportunity to check out art in the great outdoors: there’s a sculpture trail at Grizedale Forest, for example, as well as open air exhibitions as part of festivals and events throughout the year.
If you fancy trying it for yourself, several galleries and studios also host workshops and classes. Often, you’ll be able to get inspired by the stunning natural surroundings of your venue as you learn a new skill or hone existing abilities.
As well as viewing some fantastic art pieces, here in Cumbria we also invite you to explore the studios and workshops where that work was made; and even meet the artists who create it.
Keep an eye out, too, for touring exhibitions to see something a little different while in the Lake District, Cumbria. Discover our galleries and exhibitions below.
The story of Romans in and around the Muncaster Parish. Through artefacts discovered recently and…
The stories behind the community excavation of Carlisle's Roman bathhouse In 2017 archaeological…
This is Dorothy Wordsworth's story, told in her own words from original manuscripts in celebration…
Lovingearth project is a community textile project which seeks to help people engage with the…
We are delighted to have for viewing for you the International Garden Photograph of the Year…
This is a joint exhibition by Debby Akam (paintings) and Gary Power (Sculpture) Debby's work is…
Exhibirtion of railway art (acrylics and watercolours) by David French G.R.A. Free…
Celebrating 1900 years of Hadrian's Wall Marking 1900 years since the commencement of the building…
Nurturing Nature is an exhibition exploring the relationship people have with the outdoors in…
In this exhibition Stuart explores Corvids, carrion-eating birds (crows, rooks, ravens etc). Stuart…
Heallreaf 4 presents their latest international exhibition of handwoven tapestry. Using centuries…
Lost in Cumbria 12 March – 29 May Watch Blackwell come alive with creatures great and small!…
A stunning new ceramics exhibition featuring artists Lawson Oyekan, William Plumptre, Nicola Tassie…
Capturing Hadrian's Wall In Its 1900th year Tullie House garden is host to a new exhibition of…
Dovetailing is an immersive installation inspired by luthiery (the making of stringed musical…
Betty's Back!: The work of James and Betty Durden will be a 1920s extravaganza, centred around the…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Station Road, Keswick
Nurturing Nature is an exhibition exploring the relationship people have with the outdoors in Keswick and the seven Derwent parishes.
During the pandemic, many of us have been relying on outdoor spaces as safe places to exercise, socialise, and…
Station Road, Keswick
Betty's Back!: The work of James and Betty Durden will be a 1920s extravaganza, centred around the return of star paintings of Betty Durden Green by James Durden, after being away for conservation reasons. Supported by funding from The National…
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes. A place where friends, family and colleagues can share a meal, watch a film, hold a meeting, see an exhibition, buy a gift or catch up…
Hawkshead
Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The Visitor Centre includes the Forest Shop, Cafe in the Forest and shop.
Sedbergh
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.
Carlisle
Capturing Hadrian's Wall In Its 1900th year
Tullie House garden is host to a new exhibition of photographs submitted by members of the public, exploring what The Wall means to people in 2022. Photographs show dramatic landscapes, share cherished…
Carlisle
Celebrating 1900 years of Hadrian's Wall
Marking 1900 years since the commencement of the building of Hadrian's Wall in AD122, To the Edges of Empire features beautiful and important objects to explore the role of locations and people across the…
Carlisle
The stories behind the community excavation of Carlisle's Roman bathhouse
In 2017 archaeological investigators discovered the remains of a 3rd century Roman bathhouse at Carlisle Cricket Club, part of the former site of the largest fort on…
Windermere
Lost in Cumbria
12 March – 29 May
Watch Blackwell come alive with creatures great and small! Maddy Humberstone's Lost in Cumbria gives us a glimpse of the endangered and extinct species we could be living alongside.
This mixed media experience…
Barrow in Furness
We are delighted to have for viewing for you the International Garden Photograph of the Year Exhibition. Entry to the Museum is free with free car parking. There is so much to do and see at the Museum for all the family. Please note, we are closed…
Ravenglass
The story of Romans in and around the Muncaster Parish.
Through artefacts discovered recently and long ago, learn about what the Romans were doing in this area and gain an insight into their lives.
Hear an interview with Dr Roger Tomlin about the…
Sedbergh
This is a joint exhibition by Debby Akam (paintings) and Gary Power (Sculpture)
Debby's work is inspired by textiles and wall decorations from India, exploring musical rhythms and the textures and colours of the countryside in the Eden Valley.
Gary…
Sedbergh
Lovingearth project is a community textile project which seeks to help people engage with the climate and environmental crisis in a fun and creative way which results in positive changes -but without becoming overwhelmed. The project asks people to…
Penrith
Exhibirtion of railway art (acrylics and watercolours)
by David French G.R.A.
Free Admission
Visit www.theoldcourthouse.org
for opening times and further information
Disabled access and toilet facilities. Free parking in the forecourt.
Kendal
A stunning new ceramics exhibition featuring artists Lawson Oyekan, William Plumptre, Nicola Tassie and Gavin Turk opens in Kendal next week.
Curated by Rebecca Scott, Gallery Director at Cross Lane Projects, this new group exhibition foregrounds…
Grasmere
This is Dorothy Wordsworth's story, told in her own words from original manuscripts in celebration of her 250th birthday.
Dorothy Wordsworth was more than William's sister. She was a writer, friend, collaborator, aunt, pioneering walker, local…
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Dovetailing is an immersive installation inspired by luthiery (the making of stringed musical instruments). Sculptor Juliet Gutch has responded to the shapes and forms of stringed instruments with a series of suspended wooden mobiles; filmmaker…
Sedbergh
Heallreaf 4 presents their latest international exhibition of handwoven tapestry. Using centuries old weaving techniques, the exhibitors produce beautiful thought provoking works. There are unlikely to be any medieval maidens or unicorns here but…
Windermere
We're calling all eco-warriors to come along and save the planet, one craft at a time!
Arts & Crafts Club is back and this year our theme focuses on the four R's – refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle. Join us for a series of craftivism and…
Sedbergh
In this exhibition Stuart explores Corvids, carrion-eating birds (crows, rooks, ravens etc). Stuart doesn't think these birds are particularly liked as they're very noisy and look a little sinister, but they are also very clever. Start believes they…
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