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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.…
As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
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…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…


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Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
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.
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,…
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.
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.
Sedbergh
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage. After travelling extensively, I returned to my hometown and the rugged and remote…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
This year is the 500th anniversary of Sedbergh school and the History Society have prepared an exhibition to complement the various activities being organised by the school itself. The 12 panels deal with the founder Roger Lupton and the School's…
Sedbergh
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.
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
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,…
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…
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.
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
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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