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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.
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…


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Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
Nr Bowness-on-Windermere
The Lakeland Model Village showcases dozens of miniature buildings crafted from locally sourced Coniston slate. Over the past 25 years, local builder Edward Robinson carefully created each one by hand, faithfully recreating some of Cumbria’s most…
The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
Grasmere
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of modern printmaking. Women in Print draws inspiration from the life and legacy of Gwyneth Alban Davis, whose values of community, resilience, and…
Grasmere
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder,…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.
Text & Textile! is an engaging exhibition by Connie Flynn that explores the unexpected connections between language, history, and the textile…
Keswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (15-17 May 2026) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
Kirkland, Kendal
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural…
Keswick
Inside just got interesting.
Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is reimagined. Sound, story and digital exploration blend into a hands-on experience that's full of life, built for curious minds and restless feet of all ages…
Kendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the eyes of Green Door Artists. Featuring nearly 100 artists from the South Lakes, Winter into Spring presents a diverse collection of paintings, abstracts,…
Kirkland, Kendal
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both…
Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
Windermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Castle Green Hotel is hosting another wedding showcase! Please feel free to drop in to view our beautiful wedding venue in Kendal, dressed & adorned for a wedding to help bring your vision to life❤️
Whether you are looking for a wedding venue on the…
Carlisle
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.
Keswick
Discover the work of acclaimed artist Julian Cooper at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria, where landscape, light and place are explored through striking and thought-provoking artwork.
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this exhibition…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.
Untangling Colour is an exhibition of bold, expressive rugs and wall hangings by artist weaver Vicky Ellis, inspired by shipwrecks along the…
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