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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…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and…
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…
Experience medieval magic where knights clash, stories unfold, and the past comes alive! Each…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…


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

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Hawkshead
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District. Nestled deep within the breathtaking Grizedale Forest in the heart of the Lake District, this immersive stargazing experience invites the whole family to…
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…
Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the eyes of Green Door Artists. Featuring nearly 100 artists from the South Lakes, Winter into Spring presents a diverse collection of paintings, abstracts,…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.
Textile Fusion presents a new body of work by textile artist Dianne Standen, inspired by the rich textures, colours, and forms of…
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…
Kirkland, Kendal
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural…
The Racecourse, Cartmel
The first ever Cartmel Gathering. Come along to our day of racing alongside Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling; Young Farmers, rugby clubs, businesses and professional clubs are invited to compete in a Tug of War Competition, Cartmel Show stalls…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.
Text & Textile! is an engaging exhibition by Connie Flynn that explores the unexpected connections between language, history, and the textile…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour.
The exhibition follows her evolution from monochrome pieces to vibrant, intricate designs, featuring her latest collection Unfixing, rarely seen archive…
Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Castle Green Hotel is hosting another wedding showcase! Please feel free to drop in to view our beautiful wedding venue in Kendal, dressed & adorned for a wedding to help bring your vision to life❤️
Whether you are looking for a wedding venue on the…
Grasmere
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder,…
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
Keswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (15-17 May 2026) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
LA4 5DL, Morecambe
My name is Naomi Louise Rae B.A.(Hons) PG Dip, M.Sc. and I have lived within the Lancaster and Morecambe area for most of my life. I was born and was raised here and after leaving Ripley C of E Secondary School, Lancaster. After leaving Lancaster…
Carlisle
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.
Tumbling Stones, Wiggly Tin is an exhibition by Hilary Grisewood that explores and celebrates the vernacular architecture of the Yorkshire…
Sedbergh
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.
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…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill are delighted to announce its return of The Whitehaven Flower Club for their upcoming Summer Gala demonstration Colours of a Rainbow with special guest arranger Sara Barrow.
Whether you're an experienced arranger or completely new to the…
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