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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.
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
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…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
We, the bell ringers of Carlisle Cathedral are delighted to have been given the opportunity by the…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…


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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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