This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling. Bringing together his major boat-themed projects, the show explores the vessel as a symbol of migration, transformation, and change. Highlights include Island for Weeds, Houseboat for Ho, and a new collaboration with Lakeland Arts’ conservation team, with plans and sketches […]
Discover Kendal’s story. From start to now. A new exhibition at Kendal Museum explores the town’s history from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The Kendal Story: An Illustrated History […]
Join us during February half term for self-led crafty workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space Get crafty in our scrap station with Mask Making, Frames, and Junk Modelling. Step into our Play Space and build dens, design epic ball runs, and hands-on activities. And for something extra special, paint one of our […]
Come and say hello to our fabulous events team as they take the Ragtag Roadshow on tour. We’ll be at Barrow Family Hub LLP, Dalton Hub from 10-3 on 18th February. Check our website for more details!
Get creative this February half term at Abbot Hall, with hands-on activities inspired by the Simon Starling: Boat Works exhibition. Runs from 14 February and throughout half term during opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm. Boat Works Collage Using images from ‘Simon Starling: Boat Works’, collage a boat and imagine where it would row, sail or float! […]
Every third Thursday of the month, Future Fixers will be offering free business advice. They offer business health checks, coaching training & wellbeing, guidance on charity, community and social enterprises, Finance & Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Environment & Carbon Management. Take a positive step for you life & business, show up and have a […]
Join Ragtag this spring for our Kids Art Club - a fun and friendly weekly session for children aged 5–11 to explore their creativity, try new things, and let their […]
The Clann tour continues into 2026! Voted Best Band in Prog magazine’s latest annual Prog Awards, Solstice have been riding an exuberant wave of positivity in the latest chapter of a story that began in the early eighties Neo-prog scene at London’s Marquee club. “I loved them then and I love them now… it’s a […]
Join us for an intriguing lunchtime presentation exploring the life and legacy of Ötzi the Iceman, Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy. Discovered in the Ötztal Alps in 1991, Ötzi’s […]
Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […]
If you are interested in transformation, consciousness and awakening then The Cumbria Power of Now Group is for you. Join our next meeting starting at 7.45 pm and listen to a short section of ‘A New Earth’ by Eckhart Tolle followed by time for stillness and authentic discussion before finishing at 9.15 pm. £5 including […]
Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of hand-building with clay! Over the course, you’ll explore essential techniques and different processes to establish a solid foundation, and then use what you’ve learned to […]