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The Old Courthouse Gallery
Type:Art Gallery
Old Courthouse Gallery, Market Pl, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BU
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About
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. We display and sell paintings, including local scenes in a variety of artistic styles. Alongside that we also have glass art, ceramics, sculptures and fine furniture so there’s lots to browse!
We are located in Ambleside’s historic courthouse building, which retains many of it’s original Victorian features and is worth seeing in its own right. With so much art on display, we often find that visitors can happily browse for up to an hour. That makes it a perfect destination for any rainy intervals whilst you’re in Ambleside! And if you’re lucky enough to be visiting on a sunny day, then the art just glows in the light from the many tall original windows.
We also hold special exhibitions at the gallery, usually twice a year, featuring curated collections from one or more of our artists. You can find out the latest event news here.
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Opening Times
| Season 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* We are open 1 Jan to 31 Dec, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking - There is free on-street parking nearby and excellent public transport links
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dry dogs are welcome
- Gift shop
- Smoking not allowed
Tripadvisor
- Excellent26
- Very Good3
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Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
North West Family Business Awards Finalist 2025
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Old Courthouse Gallery is located in the Market Place in the centre of Ambleside village, please add the postcode LA22 9BU
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport.
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