Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house

08/09/2026

Our upcoming Arts & Crafts Houses Tour is sold out!

There are now just eight places left on our next tour on Thursday 24 September.

Explore two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in one afternoon, with a knowledgeable guide. Step inside privately owned Broad Leys, rarely open to the public, before discovering Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house.

Plan your trip: https://ow.ly/CXfk50ZKoOi

Credit Robin Zahler and Lauren Hine

07/09/2026

Coming Saturday 26 September...

Experience an afternoon of poetry and music inspired by mountains, lakes, rivers and woods at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house.

Hosted by Kendal’s only dedicated poetry press, Grey Hen Press, the afternoon brings together poets Kerry Darbishire, Joy Howard and Pauline Yarwood for readings celebrating our connection with the landscape, accompanied by Elizabeth Dodd on the viola da gamba.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/OxlA50ZKmWF

04/09/2026

There’s only one place left for our upcoming Arts & Crafts Houses Tour!

There are still places available for our next tour on Thursday 24 September.

Discover two architectural treasures in one afternoon, with a guided tour of Broad Leys and Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house.

Plan your trip: https://ow.ly/TlAN50ZJtRQ

Credit Lauren Hine, CaRo Studio and Robin Zahler

31/08/2026

Our much loved Winter Craft Fair is back - and it's now running over two consecutive weekends!

Each weekend will feature a different selection of makers, offering even more opportunities to discover beautifully crafted work from talented craftspeople across the UK.

Wander through Blackwell’s historic rooms and experience an atmospheric showcase of jewellery, ceramics, textiles, leatherwork, woodcraft, homeware and more; all thoughtfully made and carefully selected, perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts or a meaningful addition to your home.

As part of your visit, you’ll also be able to explore the M H Baillie Scott: Architect & Designer exhibition, celebrating the visionary behind Blackwell.

Dates:
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 | Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November

Find out more using the link in our bio!

25/08/2026

Coinciding with the new exhibition opening, we’re delighted to share an opportunity to delve deeper into the world of celebrated architect and designer M H Baillie Scott.

Join author William Fawcett and Lakeland Arts’ Senior Curator Will Cooper for M H Baillie Scott: In Conversation, exploring his ideas, work and enduring influence.

Taking place at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, one of the UK’s finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture and one of Baillie Scott’s most remarkable creations, this is a chance to discover more about the man who designed the house and his vision for bringing art, craft and architecture together.

🗓️ Friday 18 September
⏱️ 5–6pm
🎟️ Tickets £12.50 | Lakeland Arts Members £10

Book your tickets: https://ow.ly/V0nx50ZFj64

20/08/2026

We’re excited to announce our next exhibition, M H Baillie Scott: Architect & Designer.

Celebrating 125 years of Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, the exhibition brings together a major selection of works by its architect, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott (1865–1945).

Lakeland Arts has brought together significant works from Blackwell’s own collection, alongside loans from national, regional and private collections. Discover furniture, textiles and interior designs that reveal Baillie Scott’s contribution to the British Arts & Crafts movement and his influence as an architect and designer.

Opening Friday 18 September 2026!

Find out more: https://ow.ly/oQFM50ZBQkW

14/08/2026

Marseillaise Sampler jug No. 1 features transfer designs on pearlware from across Paul Scott’s (b. 1953) 30-year career.

Focused on his Cumbria-inspired works, Scott combines traditional rural motifs of cattle and hedgerows with images of heavy industry, challenging the perception of Cumbria as a 'rural idyll', untouched by industrialisation.

You can see this piece alongside many other contemporary artworks in our current exhibition ‘Useful/Beautiful’, showing until Saturday 29 August.

Blackwell is open Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5.

📷 Robin Zahler

13/08/2026

Sit outside in our garden or terrace and make the most of the sunshine! We have lovely refreshing drinks available from our Tea Room, perfect for the hot weather ☀️

You can visit us Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5

📷 Natasha Suriya

13/08/2026