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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.
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
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…
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.…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
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…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Lady Anne Clifford: Building Attributes is a pop up exhibition presenting four architectural models…


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

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Kirkland, Kendal
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling. Bringing together his major boat-themed projects, the show explores the vessel as a symbol of migration, transformation, and change.
Highlights…
Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
Barrow-in-Furness
This year we are grateful to be hosted by
Chetwynde School
The New Venue for our
62nd Exhibition.
As Usual there will be working layouts including a Thomas layout for the youngsters to drive.
Other displays should include; Preservation stands,…
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.
Sedbergh
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.
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.
Ambleside
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt museum from February to December 2025.
The Armitt museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are thrilled to announce a collaborative and…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
Ulverston
The Laurel and Hardy Museum celebrates the life and career of Stan Laurel, born in Ulverston.
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…
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…
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.
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
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish Borders, Eden Valley, and English Lake District, so it should be no surprise that we have a wealth of artistic talent to call upon.
Barrow-in-Furness
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local stories of fragility & survival - of nature, of people - in South Cumbria. Through sound, film, images and words, an unseen, unheard world emerges. A world…
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…
Kendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
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…
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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