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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
...Read MoreThe 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.
Read LessA coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
Heallreaf 5 presents their latest exhibition of handwoven tapestry. Using centuries old weaving…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing…
A collection of mixed media pieces aimed to inspire and initiate thought provoking conversation…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring…
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,…
A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
Heallreaf 5 presents their latest exhibition of handwoven tapestry. Using centuries old weaving…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing…
A collection of mixed media pieces aimed to inspire and initiate thought provoking conversation…
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…
Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring…
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,…
A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas,…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Nr Kendal
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, from 150-year-old birch trees to a 2,000-year-old yew tree.
Have you ever walked past a really big tree and wondered how old it is? Maybe you've sat and counted the rings inside a fallen tree,…
Sedbergh
A collection of mixed media pieces aimed to inspire and initiate thought provoking conversation that may lead to action and ultimately, positive change.
If you had no access to pharmaceutical medicine, would you know what to forage for in…
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…
Stramongate, Kendal
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions and remarkable people....made by 4,000 people. Facilities: Gift Shop, Cafe, Audio guides, Films, Interactive Displays, Children's Activities.
20-24 Front St, Brampton
Jennifer Guest
Jennifer gained a BA(Hons) in Art and Design from East Anglia University, and then went on to have a career as a therapist and author. Returning to making art, Jennifer now creates drawings as a full-time artist from her Scottish…
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.
Ambleside
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
Barrow-in-Furness
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to tell the stories of the men and women who made Barrow great and a world leader in engineering. There is so much to do and see in the gallery including…
Penrith
Extended until Sunday 16 March!
2024 is the centenary of Mallory and Irvine's disappearance near the Summit of Everest, so what better time to choose Everest as the Exhibition theme for our Gallery, and bring lesser known stories and Everest…
Brampton
Gallery Northwest is honoured to be hosting a truly unique and captivating exhibition, which will feature ten amazing and extremely successful female artists from Cumbria and South West Scotland. This event presents a fabulous opportunity to witness…
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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.
Braithwaite, Keswick
A rusty 'tin shed' beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity's impact on the planet.
Force Cragg Mine was…
Kendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
Sedbergh
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first love is drawing, and her work begins with first-hand observation and sketches. She never ventures far without a sketch book and find gardens and…
Cockermouth
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on…
Newby Bridge
A new home interiors and renovation event that showcases the huge range of expert, independent businesses and artisan craftsmanship within Cumbria will launch next Spring. Media stars and upholsterers, Vicky Grubb and Ray Clarke, (BBC's Money for…
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!
Sedbergh
Heallreaf 5 presents their latest exhibition of handwoven tapestry. Using centuries old weaving techniques, the international exhibitors produce beautiful thought provoking works.
Heallreaf is an Old English word meaning a tapestry hung in a public…
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