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18 jul 202614 feb 2027Embodied: The Making of a Windermere SkiffA living story of craft, skill and connectionWindermere Jetty Museum(July 18) 10:00 am - (February 14) 5:00 pm Event TypeEvents, Temporary Exhibitions

18 sep 202606 mar 2027M H Baillie Scott: Architect & DesignerExhibition celebrating 125 years of BlackwellBlackwell(September 18) 10:00 am - (March 6) 5:00 pm Event TypeEvents, Temporary Exhibitions

13 nov 202615 nov 2026Winter Craft Fair at BlackwellA celebration of creativity, craftspersonship and placeBlackwell10:00 am - 4:00 pm (15) Event TypeEventsCraft Fair

20 nov 202622 nov 2026Winter Craft Fair at BlackwellA celebration of creativity, craftspersonship and placeBlackwell10:00 am - 4:00 pm (22) Event TypeEventsCraft Fair

01 jan 202601 jan 2027Exclusive Heritage Boat TripExperience a unique cruise on the lakeWindermere Jetty Museum10:00 am - 4:45 pm Event TypeEvents

24 oct 202617 apr 2027Flowing from the FellsLandscapes from the Lakeland Arts collectionAbbot Hall(October 24) 10:00 am - (April 17) 4:00 pm Event TypeEvents, Temporary Exhibitions

24 oct 202617 apr 2027Russell Mills: Darkness VisibleAbbot Hall(October 24) 10:00 am - (April 17) 4:00 pm Event TypeEvents, Temporary Exhibitions

04 nov 202604 nov 2026Embodied Movement WorkshopExperimental dance workshop inspired by boatbuilding, making and Windermere.Windermere Jetty Museum6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event TypeEvents, Workshop

07 nov 202607 nov 2026Embodied: Boat Builder Guided Talk SeriesGain insight into the artisanal skills behind boatbuildingWindermere Jetty Museum2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event TypeEvents, Family Friendly, Talk

12 nov 202612 nov 2026Arts & Crafts Houses TourBlackwell & Broad Leys TourBlackwell1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event TypeEvents, Talk

20 nov 202622 nov 2026Discounted entry at Abbot Hall during Kendal Mountain FestivalExplore exhibitions inspired by landscape, ecology and place.Abbot Hall10:00 am - 4:00 pm (22) Event TypeEvents, FestivalFamily Friendly

20 nov 202617 apr 2027Eilish Briscoe: i don’t have the wordsExplore the relationship between art, language and healthAbbot Hall10:00 am - (April 17) 4:00 pm Event TypeTemporary Exhibitions

20 nov 202620 nov 2026Curator tour: Highlights of Abbot Hall Art GalleryA special Kendal Mountain Festival guided tourAbbot Hall11:00 am - 11:30 am Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

20 nov 202622 nov 2026Craft Workshop: Make a Patch for your BackpackFamily-friendly activity during Kendal Mountain FestivalAbbot Hall11:30 am - 1:30 pm (22) Event TypeEvents, Family Friendly, Workshop

20 nov 202620 nov 2026Curator tour: Highlights of Abbot Hall Art GalleryA special Kendal Mountain Festival guided tourAbbot Hall2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

20 nov 202620 nov 2026Andy Goldsworthy: Sculpting the LandscapeAn insightful talk with Tor Scott from National Galleries ScotlandAbbot Hall4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

21 nov 202621 nov 2026Curator tour: Highlights of Abbot Hall Art GalleryA special Kendal Mountain Festival guided tourAbbot Hall2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

21 nov 202621 nov 2026Amy Concannon – Chasing the Sublime: J.M.W. Turner and the Majesty of the MountainsA special Kendal Mountain Festival talk with Dr Amy ConcannonAbbot Hall4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

22 nov 202622 nov 2026Curator tour: Kurt Schwitters at Abbot HallA special guided tour exploring art, place and the Lake District.Abbot Hall11:00 am - 11:30 pm Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

22 nov 202622 nov 2026Curator tour: Kurt Schwitters at Abbot HallA special guided tour exploring art, place and the Lake District.Abbot Hall3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Event TypeEvents, FestivalTalk

28 nov 202628 nov 2026Festive Members’ Shopping Day at BlackwellLakeland Arts Members’ eventBlackwell10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event TypeEvents