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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.
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes is a pop up exhibition presenting four architectural models…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…


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

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Arnside, Carnforth
Art Exhibition: Being There, The West Coast of Scotland by Tracy Levine at The Tracy levine Studio gallery in Arnside. 5o paintings created over a 5 year period from visits to locations including Isle of Skye, Isle of Harris. Mull, Iona, Ardnamuchan…
Barrow-in-Furness
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to tell the stories of the men and women who made Barrow great and a world leader in engineering. There is so much to do and see in the gallery including…
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.
Kendal
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian building on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. The gallery holds an outstanding collection of 18th-21st century art and hosts exhibitions. The…
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,…
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led exhibition. Marking the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, Service, Solidarity and Sacrifice shines a light on the extraordinary courage of…
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
20-24 Front St, Brampton
Cumbria Sculptors are a diverse and talented collection of artists hailing from locations across the beautiful region of Cumbria, each specialising in the creation of unusual and highly creative sculptural pieces.
The primary aim of this dedicated…
Penrith
As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists across a range of disciplines. From striking paintings and dynamic sculpture to powerful photography and mixed media, showcasing the talent, creativity,…
Kendal
Regional artists know all too well how few spaces are available to show their work, so the recent opening of this large gallery space in Kendal is an exciting new addition to the Lakeland arts scene. With around a hundred square metres of space, the…
102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces. Their ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION showcases bold new work shaped by landscape and protest from 14 emerging artists connected to Cumbria and the wider North…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
Ambleside
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes. Collections include Kurt Schwitters, Beatrix Potter, photography, fine art and local history.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Meet some of the makers exhibiting as part of the British Tapestry Group, discover what inspires their work and the techniques they use.
The British Tapestry Group
The British Tapestry Group promotes and explores the concept of woven tapestry as a…
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.
Moresby, Whitehaven
These witty and poignant portraits of current working men's and social club members give a glimpse into spaces of warmth and community which are dying off by the month - but might be needed more than ever.
Club Culture Cumbria is a continuation of…
Sedbergh
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group. The theme for the exhibition is Our Textile Heritage. This broad theme of textiles created in the North of…
Grasmere
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a caravan in Langdale in the late 1940s.
Curated by Tracy Hill and Heather Mullender-Ross. There are printing activities available for adults and…
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