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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.

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Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
Waterbird - Wings over Windermere

A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…

Exterior and Entrance to Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, Cumbria
Senhouse Roman Museum

Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…

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Frances Priest: Motif | Line | Colour

Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…

Mutiple artworks on a purple coloured wall
What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive

This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…

Exterior and telescopes at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
Grizedale Observatory

Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…

Exterior at The Hive in Nenthead, Cumbria
The Hive

The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…

Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…

Visitors viewing Art on Display at Gallery North West in Brampton, Cumbria
Gallery North West

A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…

Gallery Space at EVAN Gallery and Studios in Penrith, Cumbria
EVAN Gallery and Studios

The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…

A person playing a clarinet in a cave
Bellwethers Exhibition

A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…

Comics: The Famous and Forgotten
Comics: The Famous and Forgotten

Crash! Bang! Kapow! COMICS: The Famous & Forgotten tells the story of comic art in Britain – from…

A photo by Juliet Klottrup of a wooden jetty outstretched over a lake in Cumbria
Juliet Klottrup: An Archive

Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…

Made in Barrow
Made in Barrow

We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary…

Interior Exhibition at Eskdale Mill in Boot, Lake District
Eskdale Mill

Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…

Exterior birds-eye view of The Old Courthouse Gallery in Ambleside, Lake District
The Old Courthouse Gallery

If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…

two people sat on a canoe in the middle of a lake
Simon Starling: Boat Works

This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…

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  • 7Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop
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  • 9EVAN Gallery and Studios
  • 10Bellwethers Exhibition
  • 11Comics: The Famous and Forgotten
  • 12Juliet Klottrup: An Archive
  • 13Made in Barrow
  • 14Eskdale Mill
  • 15The Old Courthouse Gallery
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  1. "Artist Lab Exhibition" poster
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    ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION

    Address

    Signal Film and Media, Cooke's Studios, 102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QR

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    +441229838592

    info@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk

    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…

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  2. Exterior and telescopes at Grizedale Observatory in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Grizedale Observatory

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    The Yan, Grizedale Observatory, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    07970105607

    Enquiries@Grizedaleobservatory.com

    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…

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  3. Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
    Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
    Waterbird's Big Book at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
    Waterbird's Big Book at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Waterbird - Wings over Windermere

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    Windermere Library, Ellerthwaite Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2AJ

    Telephone

    07786 918176

    info@waterbird.org.uk

    Windermere

    A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering aviation at Windermere from 1911 up to the present, including features for involvement by children. Disabled access.

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    The Hive

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    The Hive at Nenthead, The Hive, Nenthead, Cumbria, CA9 3PF

    Telephone

    01434 408040

    manager@hivenenthead.co.uk

    Nenthead

    The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop up cafes, food events, live gigs, workshops and private functions, including weddings

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  5. Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
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    Painting 'Penrith Market 1896' by Emma Watson, on Display at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
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    Penrith and Eden Museum

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    Penrith and Eden Museum, Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PT

    Telephone

    01768 865105

    museum.corporate@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Middlegate, Penrith

    Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of the Penrith and Eden district.

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  6. Gallery Space at EVAN Gallery and Studios in Penrith, Cumbria
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    EVAN Gallery and Studios

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    Eden Valley Artistic Network, 4 Corney Pl, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PX

    Telephone

    07968095597

    simon@simonwhalley.org

    Penrith

    The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017 to create a local network to support and encourage local artists. The Gallery showcases 40 local artists work and acts as a doorway to meet members,…

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  7. Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
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    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
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    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © Lakes Culture / Jill Jennings
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

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    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    tabithatwitchitsbookshop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Hawkshead

    Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every shelf holds a story. Come in and wander round, browse and lose yourself in the quiet magic of well-loved pages and forgotten treasures. Whether…

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