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

We’re excited to announce our new EV Charging Hub is now live! Featuring 16 ultra-rapid Tesla EV chargers, compatible with all electric vehicle models and available 24 hours a day for your convenience.


Highlights this Month

16 Nov
During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing,…
27 Nov
The Fifth Step by David Irelanddirected by Finn den HertogOlivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses,…
15 Nov
Ever wondered how rings are made? Would you like to learn? During this class you will…
22 Nov
Enjoy a day weaving a scarf using a four-shaft table loom and beautiful coloured yarn.Jan…
11 Nov16 Nov
Co-Directed by David Bickerstaff & Phil GrabskyMystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new…
16 Nov
Develop your watercolour techniques with Ruth Clayton, a watercolourist who specialises in the energy of…
30 Nov
In the first half of the class, you’ll dive right in with a fun practice…
23 Nov
Films TBC over the Festival weekend once the competition winners have been announced.Kendal Mountain Festival…
21 Nov
In the deepest, darkest cold-water cave system in the world, a reluctant hero explores a…
28 Nov29 Nov
£70
Try your hand at glass fusing and have fun making your own Christmas decorations with…

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.

A Paw Patrol Christmas
15 Nov30 Nov
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U
Things take a turn when Santa comes down with a cold and can’t deliver any…
Dead of Winter
17 Nov19 Nov
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15
BARB (Emma Thompson), the widowed owner of a small fishing tackle store, sets off on…
Pets on a Train
15 Nov16 Nov
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PG
When a crew of animal bandits embark on a routine swindle, they find themselves caught…
Wicked: For Good
21 Nov04 Dec
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PG
And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being…
The Choral | Silver Screening
03 Dec
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12A
Join us for new Silver Screenings for 60s and over! Watch the latest releases in a…
Wicked: For Good | Baby & Me Screening
02 Dec
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PG
Experience the magic of movies with your little one at our new Baby & Me…
Regretting You
14 Nov16 Nov
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12A
Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and…
The Choral | Captioned Screening
17 Nov
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12A
Come along and enjoy our on screen captioned display dialogue which also describes sounds allowing…
Nuremberg
14 Nov20 Nov
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15
In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, as the world grapples with the…
The Choral
07 Nov20 Nov
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12A
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has…
One Battle After Another
06 Nov13 Nov
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15
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue…
Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere | Silver Screening
19 Nov
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12A
Join us for new Silver Screenings for 60s and over!Watch the latest releases in a…
Frankenstein
31 Oct18 Nov
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15
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant…
Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere
31 Oct20 Nov
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12A
Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in…
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…
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
12 Sep20 Nov
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PG
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as…
I Swear
17 Oct19 Nov
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15
I SWEAR is a frank, funny and powerful new film inspired by the life and…
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.

Painting the Energy of the Ocean with Ruth Clayton
25 Jan
Develop your watercolour techniques with Ruth Clayton, a watercolourist who specialises in the energy of…
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…
Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop with Gail Coxon
16 Nov
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…
Kintsugi Craft Workshop for Beginners
17 Jan
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful…
Stacking Ring Workshop with Gail Coxon
15 Nov
Ever wondered how rings are made? Would you like to learn? During this class you will…
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,…
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
24 Jan
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners. Enjoy a day of weaving a…
Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle
22 Nov
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.