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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.
As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…
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…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
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…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
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.…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…


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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.
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…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for an afternoon workshop inspired by the collection in the Ecology Gallery.
This event is part of a recurring series taking place on the third Saturday of each month. At each workshop, attendees will be taught a new skill or technique that…
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.
Sedbergh
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted from memory and includes familiar shapes; field patterns on the fellside, ancient gate stoops weathered by the elements, a hog hole in a wall, the…
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…
Grasmere
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition 'Wordsworth's Path to Influence' which opens on 1 April 2025, looks at how he helped shape the Lake District we know today. It features 19th century…
Ulverston
The Laurel and Hardy Museum celebrates the life and career of Stan Laurel, born in Ulverston.
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…
Grasmere
Join guest curator and artist Stacey Joy Rossouw in her interactive studio laboratory where your memories become part of an ever-changing artwork. Get hands on and share your stories through drawing, sound recording, workshops and conversation…
Market Pl, Ambleside
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Alfred Wainwright's first book being published, we are hosting a one-of-a-kind solo exhibition in collaboration with Lake District artist and fell runner Victoria Rose Miller. "Painting the Wainwrights" will…
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
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,…
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.
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This exhibition of paintings and photography celebrates the people, stories and heritage of Windermere — from boatbuilders and our conservation team to community…
Grasmere
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
Hawkshead
Come and discover all that Grizedale has to offer – take in Lake District landscapes, experience a whole range of contemporary art and enjoy an adventure, no matter your age!
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Festive Farfield, running on the 8th/9th of November; an opportunity to see 15 different artists in their studios. Talk to the artists and watch how they make a wide range of exquisitely crafted works. This is a celebration of creativity. Enjoy the…
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
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…
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