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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.
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Rosehill are delighted to announce its return of The Whitehaven Flower Club for their upcoming…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
We, the bell ringers of Carlisle Cathedral are delighted to have been given the opportunity by the…


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Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.
Exploration and Discovery is an exhibition by Cumbria Printmakers, a cooperative of individual artists united by a shared passion…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm.
Set against the backdrop of Barrow's defence industry, as the home of the UK's only nuclear submarine manufacturer, REACTOR imagines a fictional…
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.
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…
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This exhibition of paintings and photography celebrates the people, stories and heritage of Windermere — from boatbuilders and our conservation team to community…
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…
Keswick
Discover the work of acclaimed artist Julian Cooper at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria, where landscape, light and place are explored through striking and thought-provoking artwork.
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this exhibition…
Kirkland, Kendal
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both…
Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
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.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
Scotch St, Carlisle
Artists, makers and gamers will come together in Carlisle's Market Hall next month for a free celebration of creativity and community.
The Side Quest, organised by independent traders Periodic Fables Carlisle and The Hobby Hoarder, takes place on…
Ravenglass
Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive!
Each year, Muncaster invites you to step into the past and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Medieval era. The Medieval Muncaster Festival is a grand…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001.
Set throughout the house, the…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.
Celebrating 25 Years of The Wool Clip marks a significant milestone for the artist-led co-operative founded in 2001 with a…
Kendal
Lakeland & District Cat Club 21st Annual Pedigree & House hold pet cat show with Best in show, held under GCCF rules.
All breed pedigree cat show, up to 200 exhibits including household pet & pedigree pet section.
We have many trade & charity…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Created during her residency at Rosehill, Fragments of Belonging explores movement, migration, place, and belonging through painting and film.
At the heart of the project is a 30-minute essay film that brings together aerial imagery, performance,…
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!
Ambleside
An A-Z of Beatrix Potter takes you on a journey through 26 key words and phrases drawn from Beatrix Potter's children's books, letters, journals and other writings via a selection of drawings, manuscripts, and other objects relating to her work and…
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