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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.
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Created during her residency at Rosehill, Fragments of Belonging explores movement, migration,…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
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…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…


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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…
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
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.
Kendal
xplore our Collection Galleries for less while we prepare for our upcoming exhibitions.
From Wednesday 18 March – Friday 10 April, we're offering reduced entry to Abbot Hall as the Curatorial team completes the exhibition changeover.
While our…
Kendal
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging from the 1700's to the present. In our refreshed collection galleries discover the stories of our extraordinary collection pieces and the people…
The Racecourse, Cartmel
The first ever Cartmel Gathering. Come along to our day of racing alongside Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling; Young Farmers, rugby clubs, businesses and professional clubs are invited to compete in a Tug of War Competition, Cartmel Show stalls…
Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.
Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.
Textile Fusion presents a new body of work by textile artist Dianne Standen, inspired by the rich textures, colours, and forms of…
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.
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
Brampton
Experience the edge of empire at the award winning Roman Army Museum. There is nowhere else like it on Hadrian's Wall.
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!
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
"Our personal encounters within Morecambe Bay."
This exhibition brings together the creative voices of ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship Alumni, each offering their own glimpse into the rich and ever-changing landscape of Morecambe Bay. The featured…
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.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the Nineties to vivid life. This exhibition has been curated by collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox.
Revisit the days of Britpop and Cool…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour.
The exhibition follows her evolution from monochrome pieces to vibrant, intricate designs, featuring her latest collection Unfixing, rarely seen archive…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation.
As artists, we see Common Land not only as a reflection on the physical terrain, but as an exploration of the emotional and ancestral ground we all, in…
Hawkshead
Join in the fun this Easter Saturday
As part of our 'Wrestle' exhibition Grizedale is hosting a Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling competition, organised by the CWWA.
The event will begin with a short demonstration introducing the sport's…
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.
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