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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.
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
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 contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
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…
Discover the work of acclaimed artist Julian Cooper at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria,…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
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,…


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

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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!
Brampton
Experience the edge of empire at the award winning Roman Army Museum. There is nowhere else like it on Hadrian's Wall.
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…
Penrith
Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and restoration.
Grasmere
Cumbria Local Arts Annual Exhibition. Over 500 pieces of work by 115 artist,all living within the county of Cumbria.
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.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Connie Flynn's Text & Textile! explores everyday sayings rooted in the textile trade. Using recycled fabrics and white cotton garments, she hand-stitches phrases in red thread and integrates letterpress elements to evoke time and heritage.
Blending…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
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…
LA4 5DL, Morecambe
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and Morecambe area for most of my life. I was born and was raised here and after leaving Ripley C of E Secondary School, Lancaster. After leaving Lancaster…
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,…
Kendal
Lakeland & District Cat Club 21st Annual Pedigree & House hold pet cat show with Best in show, held under GCCF rules.
All breed pedigree cat show, up to 200 exhibits including household pet & pedigree pet section.
We have many trade & charity…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the eyes of Green Door Artists. Featuring nearly 100 artists from the South Lakes, Winter into Spring presents a diverse collection of paintings, abstracts,…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill are delighted to announce its return of The Whitehaven Flower Club for their upcoming Summer Gala demonstration Colours of a Rainbow with special guest arranger Sara Barrow.
Whether you're an experienced arranger or completely new to the…
Grasmere
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets. Step back 200 years and experience the sights, sounds and smells of family life at Dove Cottage.
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