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

EV Charging Hub

Featuring 16 ultra-rapid Tesla EV chargers, compatible with all electric vehicle models* and available 24 hours a day for your convenience.

*Except CHAdeMO


Join Restore Cumbria and Cumbria Clothing Collective at Rheged for an inspiring and insightful day focused on sustainable fashion, repairing clothes, and the circular textiles economy.

28 Feb 2026

10am – 4pm


Highlights this Month

05 Feb
Join Dave MacLeod for an evening of stories and perspective on a life as a…
28 Feb
Learn to repair your knitwear and extend the life of your clothes with Second Cashmere’s…
28 Feb
Join Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger, the authors of “Stitch It, Don’t Ditch It: Simple…
28 Feb
After leaving her job as a mental health nurse, cycling started off as a way…
14 Feb
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
11 Apr
The craft of Stained Glass is often described as ‘the art of light’, with each…
15 Feb
Dive into the art of drypoint printmaking in this one-day workshop with artist Jenny McCabe….
20 Feb
£15 Full £8 Conc inc Booking fee
Lakeland Canoe Club is pleased to present the Winter 25/26 Paddling Film Festival, featuring some…

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.

Kangaroo
15 Feb22 Feb
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PG
KANGAROO is a heart-warming family comedy about ex-TV personality, Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in…
Stitch Head
14 Feb19 Feb
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U
It’s monster time! In a castle laboratory high above a little town, a Mad Professor…
Goat
13 Feb19 Feb
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PG
From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-ManTM: Across the Spider-Verse and the artists that…
Fackham Hall
03 Feb11 Feb
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15
A British Comedy from comedian turned screenwriter Jimmy Carr; mistaken identities, forbidden love, and one…
Wuthering Heights | Baby & Me Screening
03 Mar
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15
Experience the magic of movies with your little one at our new Baby & Me…
Song Sung Blue | Silver Screening
25 Feb
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12A
Join us for new Silver Screenings for 60s and over!Watch the latest releases in a…
28 Years Later : The Bone Temple
30 Jan12 Feb
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15
Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later…
Wuthering Heights | Captioned Screening
16 Feb
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15
Come along and enjoy our on screen captioned display dialogue which also describes sounds allowing…
Zootropolis 2
24 Jan13 Feb
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PG
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTROPOLIS 2 detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and…
H is for Hawk
23 Jan12 Feb
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12A
When Helen's beloved father passes away, she is knocked sideways by grief and loses herself…
Wuthering Heights
13 Feb26 Feb
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15
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring…
Hamnet | Silver Screening
04 Feb
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12A
Join us for new Silver Screenings for 60s and over!Watch the latest releases in a…
Hamnet | Baby & Me Screening
03 Feb
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12A
Experience the magic of movies with your little one at our new Baby & Me…
Song Sung Blue
17 Jan11 Feb
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12A
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a…
The Housemaid
10 Jan12 Feb
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15
When the gates of Nina and Andrew Winchester’s impeccably lavish home first swing open at…
Hamnet
09 Jan12 Feb
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12A
1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by…

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.

Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle
19 Apr
Enjoy a day weaving a scarf using a four-shaft table loom and beautiful coloured yarn.Jan…
Become a Weaver with Jan Beadle | 2 Day Course
16 May
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
Portrait in a Day in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
17 May
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will…
Rag Rugging Workshop with Lorraine and Alison
24 May
Rag Rugging is a traditional craft, in this case creating beautiful rugs out of pure…
Drawing Big and Bold with Catherine Macdiarmid
15 Mar
Inject some confidence into your drawing during this one-day workshop designed to expand your drawing…
Introduction to Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing with Liz Jones
20 Jun
During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two…
Introduction to Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing with Liz Jones
26 Sep
During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two…
Jigsaw Lino Printing with Liz Jones
10 Oct
Jigsaw Lino printing is a great way of producing a multicoloured print using one block…
Create Botanical Prints in Full Colour. Linocut for beginners with Laura Sowerby (Class)
13 Jun
Create an original botanical lino print in full colour, aided every step of the way…
Rag Rugging Workshop with Lorraine and Alison
26 Sep
Rag Rugging is a traditional craft, in this case creating beautiful rugs out of pure…
Introduction to Watercolour | Abstract Landscapes with Catherine Macdiarmid
26 Apr
In this workshop you will learn the basic techniques of painting watercolour, through a series…
Paint Big and Bold in Acrylics with Catherine Macdiarmid 
21 Jun
Unleash your expression with acrylic paint in this workshop.  Designed to discover different painting techniques,…
Paint Your Dog with Catherine Macdiarmid
08 Mar
Dog portraits are very popular and often people want to immortalise their beloved pets in…
Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop with Gail Coxon
21 Feb
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Kintsugi Craft Workshop for Beginners
09 May
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful…
Botanical Watercolour Workshop for Beginners with Carla Gebhard
14 Jun
A lovely and relaxing watercolour workshop for beginners, inspired by dried flowers and their imperfect…
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
20 Jun
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners. Enjoy a day of weaving a…
Create a Wendy Crossbody Bag with Emma Redfern | 2 Day Course
21 Mar
2 Day CourseThe Wendy Bag is a handy and versatile bag in two sizes, with…
Honeycomb Weaving with Jan Beadle
15 Mar
Honeycomb weaving creates a cell like structure which resembles the bee’s honeycomb. This class is…
Botanical Casting with Hannah Gregory, Creative Ewe
21 Mar
In the first half of the class, you’ll dive right in with a fun practice…
Introduction to Darning
28 Feb
Learn to repair your knitwear and extend the life of your clothes with Second Cashmere’s…
Embellishing and Personalising your Clothing
28 Feb
Join us for a hands on embroidery workshop designed to teach you the art of…
Stitch It, Don’t Ditch It: Simple Hand-Sewn Repairs
28 Feb
Join Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger, the authors of “Stitch It, Don’t Ditch It: Simple…
Exploring Cyanotype, Printing with Light with Kim Tillyer
10 May
Spend a day discovering the historical printing process of Cyanotype; making beautiful “blueprints” from natural…
Spinner Ring Workshop with Gail Coxon
27 Jun
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Spring Flower Bouquet with North Lakes Stained Glass
21 Feb
Join Kate and explore the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary twist…
Spinner Ring Workshop with Gail Coxon
22 Feb
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop with Gail Coxon
28 Jun
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
Become a Weaver with Jan Beadle | 2 Day Course
14 Feb
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
Crochet for Beginners with Carole Rennison
28 Mar
Carole will firstly teach you how to hold the yarn and make a chain which…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Introduction to Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing with Liz Jones
14 Mar
|
£90
During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two…

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.


Forty Farms Fair

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