You are here: Home > Things to Do > Arts and Culture > Galleries & Exhibitions
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.
Flowing from the Fells presents selected works from the Lakeland Arts collection to explore the…
Discover 200 years of climbing history in Pillar 200, a fascinating new exhibition celebrating the…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The…
To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Experience Museum of the Moon after hours and see Carlisle Cathedral in a whole new light.…
During Museum of the Moon, we are delighted to welcome Stuart Atkinson to the Cathedral for a…
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in…
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled,…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
Youngsters are invited to help create a major art installation this half-term in a meadow at…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Pop Up Gallery and selling exhibition. 23-25th October 11-4.
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group have created an exhibition of Astrophotography for Rheged's…
Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal…
Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…


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

Number of results: 77
, currently showing 61 to 77.
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.
Ravenglass
Explore the musical, interactive, piano sculptures of local artist Joshua Payne, exhibited across the Muncaster Estate.
Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Carlisle
During Museum of the Moon, we are delighted to welcome Stuart Atkinson to the Cathedral for a series of fascinating space-themed talks and guided tours of the Moon. Stuart is a nationally recognised astronomy writer, outreach educator, amateur…
Kendal
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging from the 1700's to the present. In our refreshed collection galleries discover the stories of our extraordinary collection pieces and the people…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX.
Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth…
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
"Our personal encounters within Morecambe Bay."
This exhibition brings together the creative voices of ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship Alumni, each offering their own glimpse into the rich and ever-changing landscape of Morecambe Bay. The featured…
Kirkland, Kendal
Flowing from the Fells presents selected works from the Lakeland Arts collection to explore the rivers and streams that make up the landscape of the region, as well as our connections to them and local stories rooted in them.
The exhibition will…
Kendal
From Abraham to Jesus: the story of the Bible, brought to life.
Step into the world of the Bible: a large model of the Jerusalem Temple, Torah scrolls, a half-scale Ark of the Covenant and more, with costumed guides to show you round. Free…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal.
Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover 200 years of climbing history in Pillar 200, a fascinating new exhibition celebrating the people, places and innovations that have shaped rock climbing in England and Wales.
The story begins on 9 July 1826, when shepherd John Atkinson…
Boroughgate, Appleby
Heritage open weekend with free entry to venues and activities 19th and 20th Sept in Appleby in Westmorland
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
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…
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…
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL