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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.
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX. Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled,…
Experience Museum of the Moon after hours and see Carlisle Cathedral in a whole new light.…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Open to all photographers and limited to 50 tickets, and an opportunity to use tripods in the…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
Great exhibitions, activities, gift shop and café in a glorious park setting amongst the mountains.…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…


You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works by its architect, the Arts & Crafts designer Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott (1865-1945).
This exhibition brings together significant works by Baillie…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.
Exploration and Discovery is an exhibition by Cumbria Printmakers, a cooperative of individual artists united by a shared passion…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.
Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin is an exhibition by Hilary Grisewood that explores and celebrates the vernacular architecture of the Yorkshire…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Widely considered Britain's most popular artist, David Hockney was a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide.
Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this…
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
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Beginning with the reimagined bedroom of Mary Shelley, step into a spellbinding world of moonlit woods, haunting seas and waking…
Barrow-in-Furness
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give you" by photographer and artist, Tessa Bunney.
Tessa has previously had exhibitions displayed around Morecambe Bay, but this is her first exhibition…
Station Rd, Keswick
Discover 200 years of Rock Climbing history, from the earliest scrambles to the modern sport we know today at our latest community gallery exhibition, in partnership with the Mountain Heritage Trust.
To honour this incredible milestone, the…
Carlisle
During Museum of the Moon, we are delighted to welcome Stuart Atkinson to the Cathedral for a series of fascinating space-themed talks and guided tours of the Moon. Stuart is a nationally recognised astronomy writer, outreach educator, amateur…
Nr. Penrith
Brougham Hall is a 14th Century Fortified ruin home to a variety of working craft units, a cafe, both a gin distillery and a brandy distillery.
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.
Grasmere
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
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.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
Carlisle
Experience Museum of the Moon after hours and see Carlisle Cathedral in a whole new light. Atmospheric lighting and immersive soundscapes create a magical setting beneath the stunning lunar installation, making this a truly memorable evening.
At…
Brampton
Experience the edge of empire at the award winning Roman Army Museum. There is nowhere else like it on Hadrian's Wall.
Seascale
Seascale Lightworks 2026
Seascale Lightworks is designed as a flagship community celebration, bringing together residents, visitors and local businesses for a unique evening spectacle across the historic coastal village of Seascale.
The event…
Hawkshead
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District. Nestled deep within the breathtaking Grizedale Forest in the heart of the Lake District, this immersive stargazing experience invites the whole family to…
Boroughgate, Appleby
Heritage open weekend with free entry to venues and activities 19th and 20th Sept in Appleby in Westmorland
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.
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