local attractions
ARTISTS and PHOTOGRAPHERS
Heaton Cooper Studio
Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SX
An exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture and cards of the work of four generations of the eminent Heaton Cooper family, from the watercolours of Alfred (1863 - 1929) and William (1903 - 1995) to the present day members.
Opening Times:
Easter - October
Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm
Sun 12pm - 5.30pm
November - Easter
Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm
Greystoke Gill Pottery
Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 OUQ
Telephone: 01768 83123
Bob Park makes a wide range of hand thrown wood fired individual and practical ceramics. Each piece is decorated with several glazes to give rich, colourful surface decorations.
Opening Times:
Easter - October 10am - 5pm
November - Easter Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm
Hutton Lodge Pottery
Soulby, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PL
Telephone: 017683 71396
Domestic thrown stoneware. Finished in cream/green, cream/blue with slip brushed decoration. High fired oven to tableware.
Opening Times:
Daily 8am - late
Mary Chappelhow Interlude Ceramics
Wetheriggs Pottery, Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DH
Telephone: 01768 899909
Mary creates wheel thrown pottery in a range of colours and designs. A range of decorative bowls and vases are inspired by a wealth of international tradition. Individual items of tableware also available. Commissions undertaken.
Opening Times:
Daily 10am - 5pm
John Kershaw Studio Pottery
40 Main Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DY
Telephone: 015394 44844
Established in 1972, the workshop and show room displays a wide range of Johns pottery work in stoneware and porcelein. Ranging from the functional pottery that he has made for many years to creative work developed from an interestin ancient and primitive pottery.
Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Closed Tuesdays
Syl and Ray Macro
Stokoe House Ceramics Gallery and Studio, Market Place, Alston, Cumbria
Telephone: 01434 382137
Ceramics inspired by the Penine landscape, by Syl and Ray Macro are on display in this unique 17th century building. Changing exhibitions by other ceramic artists are held throughout the year.
Opening Times:
Easter - October 10am - 5pm
Nov - Dec Weekends only
Bitter Beck Pottery
11 Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9PN
Telephone: 07803 174120
Original, unique and affordable ceramics inspired by the natural world, hand made in this small pottery studio in Cockermouths historic Market Place. Visitors can see a potter at work, find out how pieces are made, buy finished work or discuss a commission.
Opening Times:
Friday and Saturday 10am - 5.30pm
The Wool Clip
Priests Mill, Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA7 8DR
Telephone: 016974 78707
A cooperative of farming / craftswomen, pooling skills in spinning, dyeine, knitting and weaving to produce a wide range of high quality, innovative and colourful items using wool from local sheep. Rugs, sheepskins, jumpers, yarns, felts and fleece.
Opening Times:
Tues - Sun 11am - 4pm
David Best Studio And Gallery
Unit 3, Low Wray Craft Workshops, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22
Telephone: 015394 33067
The studio and gallery of artist David Best show an ever changing exhibition of paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolours, prints, cards and pyrography.
Opening Times:
By appointment only
Farfield Mill
Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW
Telephone: 015396 21958
A unique visitor attraction set in the midst of the inspirational Howgills. Spacious galleries displaying quality arts and crafts, resident artists studios, heritage displays, original working looms, exhibitions and tearoom. The heritage exhibition shows the layout of Farfield Mill in 1911 when children as yound as 8 years old were employed there.
Opening Times:
26th Mar - 4th Nov 10.30am - 5pm Daily
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.75
Child Free
Prom Art
The Promenade, Grange Over Sands
Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the prom buying original prints, jewellery and crafts. Meet the artists and chat about their work. A wide range of artists will ensure that there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you like fine art, jewellery, sculpture, photography or crafts. The event features artists from around the North.
Opening Times:
Last Sunday of every month from April to September. 9.30am - 4pm
Artcrystal
2a Imperial Buildings, Main Street, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DP
Telephone: 01539 535656
Visit the most famous crystal hand engraving studio in the North West of England established in 1983, where you can watch the artist Patrick McMahon at work. There is a beautiful selection of Patricks work on display in the gallery situated at the rear of the studio. You can also view the photographs of ll the famous people he has been fortunate to engrave for, including the Royal Family and many heads of state.
Opening Times:
Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm February to Christmas
Admission Prices:
Free admission
The Lakes Glass Centre
Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LY
Telephone: 01229 581121
At Cumbria Crystal you will have the opportunity to see one of the last places in the UK where full lead crystal is hand made using traditional glassmaking methods. Watch the craftsmen as they produce crystal tableware and giftware of exceptional clarity and brilliance.
Heron Glass manufactures high quality Studio Art Glass and innovative decorative indoor lighting. You can experience the exciting world of coloured glass design and manufacture. To appreciate the skill and craftsmanship needed to produce the fascinating products, visit thte factory and watch the glassmakes create. The shop sells both Cumbria Crystal and Heron Glass at discounted prices.
Opening Times:
Mon - Sat 9am - 4.30pm
Sun 10am - 4.30pm
Factory closed on Saturday and Sunday for viewing
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