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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.
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
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…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…


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W Strand, Whitehaven
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led exhibition. Marking the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, Service, Solidarity and Sacrifice shines a light on the extraordinary courage of…
Brampton
Experience the edge of empire at the award winning Roman Army Museum. There is nowhere else like it on Hadrian's Wall.
Windermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
Grasmere
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition 'Wordsworth's Path to Influence' which opens on 1 April 2025, looks at how he helped shape the Lake District we know today. It features 19th century…
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.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway with a special anniversary exhibition! Discover the fascinating history of La'al Ratty, from its origins in 1875 as a vital industrial…
The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
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.
Kendal
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian building on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. The gallery holds an outstanding collection of 18th-21st century art and hosts exhibitions. The…
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.
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,…
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
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…
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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