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


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Grasmere
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song.
Artist Heather Mullender-Ross explores how bird call is heard, perceived, notated and committed to memory, using print, sculpture and sound-based installation.
The exhibition…
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…
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.
Grasmere
Howard Somervell was born in Kendal in 1890 and is best known for his role as a mountaineer, and was one of the leading climbers on the 1922 and 1924 British expeditions to Everest. He was also an acclaimed artist, especially of mountain scenes and…
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…
Cockermouth
Be inspired at our new exhibition for 2025 all about the Wordsworth love of gardening.
Inspired by Dorothy Wordsworth's quote and the love she and her brother shared for nature and gardening, this year's exhibition is a celebration of the gardens…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway with a special anniversary exhibition! Discover the fascinating history of La'al Ratty, from its origins in 1875 as a vital industrial…
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 delighted to bring to you an exhibition all about Dave Myers at the Museum. It will open on Friday June 20th to coincide with Dave Day 2.
"Dave - a Barrow lad" is a must see exhibition displaying many of his much loved and personal…
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…
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.
Ambleside
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a fantastic collection of art & crafts by some amazing artists, many of them local to the area.
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…
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…
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago!
For the first time, books from this unique collection will be displayed to explore the cultural, social, religious and political climate of 17th Century England…
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…
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