A place to meet

Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes. A place where friends, family and colleagues can share a meal, watch a film, hold a meeting, see an exhibition, buy a gift or catch up over coffee. A flexible space for getting together or enjoying time alone with a book or notepad; a place where stories are told, ideas are sparked and the Cumbrian landscape is a constant source of inspiration.

About Rheged illustration

Highlights this Month

23 Oct
5.45pm guests arrive for 6pm start in Screen 2 followed by drinks, nibbles and networking…
25 Oct
The Highlanders, the Early Mountaineers, and Scotland’s Highest MountainsDirected by Kevin Woods (Winter 282) and…
18 Oct
For an afternoon of wreath making with the stunning colour palette of Autumn. During this…
23 Oct
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shawdirected by Dominic Cooke Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The…
19 Oct
£70
Unleash your expression with acrylic paint.  Discover different painting techniques, colour-mixing, painting mediums and layering…
18 Oct
VINCENZO BELLININEW PRODUCTIONFollowing triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Verdi’s La…
25 Oct
£160
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
18 Oct
£90
Jigsaw Lino printing is a great way of producing a multicoloured print using one block…
24 Oct
Presented by Speakers from the Edge ‘Touching the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of…
07 Nov
Full £20, Conc £17
Presented by Speakers from the Edge Brett Tippie is a multi-talented professional extreme sports athlete –…

Forty Farms Fair

Saturday 15 November 25

Our Forty Farms Fair Returns with stalls full of local produce, gifts and crafts plus free talks throughout the day.


Gallery

Our modern, independent gallery hosts a dynamic programme of events, bringing together established and emerging artists in curated and touring exhibitions. Inspired by the landscape and heritage on our doorstep, we look beyond the Lake District to celebrate British art and craft in all its diversity.

Cinema

With its 60-foot giant screen and digital sound, our independent cinema offers an immersive experience unique in our region. A varied programme includes new releases, family favourites and live-streaming events to transport you into the world’s great theatres and opera houses.

Show Up and Start – The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay
07 Dec
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12A
Film Screening plus in person Q & A with Dorothy and Neil Emery the Film…
Diplo The Mighty Dinosaur
18 Oct19 Oct
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U
Diplo, a small but courageous young Diplodocus, sets out on a daring quest across time…
Good Fortune | Silver Screening
05 Nov
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15
Join us for new Silver Screenings for 60s and over!Watch the latest releases in a…
Good Fortune
17 Oct23 Oct
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15
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of…
I Swear
17 Oct23 Oct
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15
I SWEAR is a frank, funny and powerful new film inspired by the life and…
Night At The Zoopocalypse
18 Oct19 Oct
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PG
When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that transforms the zoo…
The Smashing Machine
17 Oct20 Oct
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15
Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt….
The Roses | Baby & Me Screening
04 Nov
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15
Experience the magic of movies with your little one at our new Baby & Me…
The Golden Spurtle | Silver Screening
15 Oct
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PG
Join us for new Silver Screenings for 60s and over!Watch the latest releases in a…
One Battle After Another
10 Oct22 Oct
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15
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue…
Dead of Winter
03 Oct22 Oct
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15
BARB(Emma Thompson), the widowed owner of a small fishing tackle store, sets off on a…
Islands
03 Oct17 Oct
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15
Between drinking sessions and one-night stands, washed-up tennis pro Tom(Sam Riley) clings to a job…
The Kitchen Brigade
03 Oct23 Oct
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12A
Disgruntled sous-chef Cathy Marie (Audrey Lamy) leaves her job at a high-end gourmet restaurant to…
The Immortals: The Wonders of the Museo Egizio
12 Oct14 Oct
A year after the celebrations marking the bicentenary of its foundation, the Museo Egizio comes…
The Roses | Captioned Screening
20 Oct
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15
Come along and enjoy our on screen captioned display dialogue which also describes sounds allowing…
Breakaway Femmes
20 Sep16 Oct
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12A
The forgotten champions of women’s cycling. In the 1980s, a women’s Tour de France ran…
Committed 2 Rock for MND
09 Nov
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£12
We are proud to be hosting this Commited to Rock concert in support of Motor…
Pinocchio | Christmas Live Pantomime
28 Dec29 Dec
It’s puppet pandemonium in this magical pantomime! Join Pinocchio, Geppetto, and a cast of colourful…

Creative classes

Our programme of creative classes invites you get absorbed in making and creating, whether you’re a beginner who wants to try something new or an enthusiast looking to develop your skills. Enjoy hands-on inspiration from professional creatives and get into the flow alongside fellow learners in relaxed and sociable small groups. Lunch is not included, but you can order fresh food and speciality coffee from Rheged’s Cafe and Deli.

Crochet for Beginners with Carole Rennison
28 Mar
Carole will firstly teach you how to hold the yarn and make a chain which…
Rag Rugging Workshop with Lorraine and Alison
17 Jan
Rag Rugging is a traditional craft, in this case creating beautiful rugs out of pure…
Garden Trellis Feature with North Lakes Stained Glass
22 Feb
The craft of Stained Glass is often described as ‘the art of light’, with each…
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
24 Jan
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners. Enjoy a day of weaving a…
Creative Card Collagraph Workshop with Jenny McCabe | 2 Day Course
18 Apr
Discover the art of collagraph printmaking in this engaging two-day workshop with Jenny McCabe. Whether…
Spring Flower Bouquet with North Lakes Stained Glass
24 Jan
Join Kate and explore the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary twist…
Create a Tote Bag with Emma Redfern
25 Jan
The Tote bag is a timeless classic and surprisingly simple to sew, making it suitable…
Create Botanical Prints in Full Colour. Linocut for Beginners with Laura Sowerby
13 Jun
Create an original botanical lino print in full colour, aided every step of the way…
Mosaic Christmas Decorations with Helen Clues
13 Dec
Come and make beautiful Christmas themed mosaic decorations and items for indoor display, using traditional…
Introduction to Glass Fusing with Roxanne Denny
24 Apr
Learn a new skill and enjoy the freedom to get creative while making your own…
Garden Trellis Feature with North Lakes Stained Glass
11 Apr
The craft of Stained Glass is often described as ‘the art of light’, with each…
Yarn Hooking Workshop with Carole Rennison
11 Apr
Yarn hooking is a relaxed and creative craft. It is similar to the old age…
Spring Flower Bouquet with North Lakes Stained Glass
10 Jan
Join Kate and explore the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary twist…
Botanical Watercolour Workshop for Beginners with Carla Gebhard
11 Jan
A lovely and relaxing watercolour workshop for beginners, inspired by dried flowers and their imperfect…
Calligraphy for Beginners with Claire Gould
25 Apr
Treat yourself to this fun calligraphy session led by Claire Gould. Explore the magic of…
The Landscape Sketch in Oil with Martin Greenland
22 Mar
One of the many advantages of oil is that it takes time to dry. This,…
Festive Air Dry Clay Workshop with Nicola Hunter-Dale
07 Dec
Air-dried clay enables you to learn techniques used in ceramics but without the need for…
Drawing Big and Bold with Catherine Macdiarmid
18 Jan
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6h
Inject some confidence into your drawing during this one-day workshop designed to expand your drawing…
Exploring Cyanotype, Printing with Light with Kim Tillyer
07 Feb
Spend a day discovering the historical printing process of Cyanotype; making beautiful “blueprints” from natural…
Dried Flower Bouquet Making with Rebecca & Scott from The Pretty Wild Flower Co
07 Mar
During this relaxing and creative class you’ll be surrounded by beautiful dried flowers, foliages, seed…
Christmas Wreath Making with Rebecca & Scott from The Pretty Wild Flower Co
06 Dec
During this festive workshop you will be surrounded with beautiful natural ingredients grown locally and…
Autumnal Wreath Making with Rebecca & Scott from The Pretty Wild Flower Co
18 Oct
For an afternoon of wreath making with the stunning colour palette of Autumn. During this…
Drypoint Printmaking with Jenny McCabe
15 Feb
Dive into the art of drypoint printmaking in this one-day workshop with artist Jenny McCabe….
Natural Willow Plant Supports with Willowpool
12 Apr
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£90
Suitable for complete beginners and experienced willow weavers, this seasonal class invites you to create…
Portrait in a Day in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
08 Feb
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£70
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will…
Painting Figures in Watercolour with Catherine Macdiarmid
09 Nov
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£70
In this workshop you will learn the basic principles of painting people in watercolour; including…
Experimental Acrylic Painting with Catherine Macdiarmid
19 Oct
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£70
Unleash your expression with acrylic paint.  Discover different painting techniques, colour-mixing, painting mediums and layering…
Beginners Air Dry Clay Workshop with Nicola Hunter-Dale
01 Mar
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£85
Air-dried clay enables you to learn techniques used in ceramics but without the need for…
Creative Card Collagraph Workshop with Jenny McCabe | 2 Day Course
31 Jan
Discover the art of collagraph printmaking in this engaging two-day workshop with Jenny McCabe. Whether…
Painting the Energy of the Ocean with Ruth Clayton
16 Nov
Develop your watercolour techniques with Ruth Clayton, a watercolourist who specialises in the energy of…
Botanical Casting with Hannah Gregory, Creative Ewe
30 Nov
In the first half of the class, you’ll dive right in with a fun practice…
Spinner Ring Workshop with Gail Coxon
22 Feb
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£85
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Make a Pendant Taster Session with Gail Coxon
27 Jun
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£85
Wondered how jewellery is made? Would you like to learn? During this taster you will learn…
Make a Pendant Taster Session with Gail Coxon
16 Nov
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£85
Wondered how jewellery is made? Would you like to learn? During this taster you will learn…
Stacking Ring Workshop with Gail Coxon
01 Nov
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£85
Ever wondered how rings are made? Would you like to learn? During this class you will…
Stacking Ring Workshop with Gail Coxon
15 Nov
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£85
Ever wondered how rings are made? Would you like to learn? During this class you will…
Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop with Gail Coxon
28 Jun
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£85
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop with Gail Coxon
21 Feb
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£85
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop with Gail Coxon
02 Nov
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£85
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Become a Weaver with Jan Beadle | 2 Day Course
29 Nov
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£160
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
Become a Weaver with Jan Beadle | 2 Day Course
25 Oct
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£160
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
Colour Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle
22 Nov
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£80
Enjoy a day weaving a scarf using a four-shaft table loom and beautiful coloured yarn.Jan…
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
08 Nov
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£80
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners. Enjoy a day of weaving a…
Jigsaw Lino Printing with Liz Jones
28 Mar
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£90
Jigsaw Lino printing is a great way of producing a multicoloured print using one block…
Jigsaw Lino Printing with Liz Jones
18 Oct
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£90
Jigsaw Lino printing is a great way of producing a multicoloured print using one block…
Introduction to Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing with Liz Jones
14 Mar
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£90
During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two…
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Roxanne Denny
28 Nov29 Nov
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£70
Try your hand at glass fusing and have fun making your own Christmas decorations with…
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
23 Nov
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece…

Cafe

At the heart of Rheged, our new 100-seat cafe is a relaxed, light-flooded space with seasonal menus celebrating local producers. Our inclusive menu showcases exceptional handmade foods and craft drinks from our region and beyond, including organic wines, real bread and locally roasted speciality coffee.

Rheged Menu

Available from –

9am till 5pm

Kids Menu

Available from –

9am till 5pm


Staying longer than 5 hours?

Please register your number plate with a colleague from the café or deli to avoid a parking charge.

This is to prevent non-Rheged customers using our car park.