Old Courthouse Gallery

Old Courthouse Gallery We are a family-run gallery in Ambleisde, in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. Our team look forward to welcoming you!

We display a wide range of unique, high-quality art and crafts created by artist from Cumbria and across the UK. Our gallery is in the light and airy space of Ambleside's historic courthouse building, where you can take your time to browse and buy our artworks in peaceful surroundings. We feature a wide range of original wall art from paintings & drawings to textiles & linocuts. We also display fi

ne wood craft & furniture, glass and sculptures in bronze & ceramic. Our jewellery section includes collections that are both beautiful and very wearable. We like to ensure that there is always a wide variety of high quality pieces at a range of prices on display. So, whether you’re a serious collector or just looking for an ideal gift or a memento of your visit you’re always welcome to pop in for a browse. Our friendly team will be happy to help!

28/05/2026

‘The Night Owl Collection’ a new story and collection of most intricate pieces by Sarah Jane Brown. Sarah has been with our gallery for few decades, she never stops to surprise us with her creativity and attention to details. We and our visitors are in love with Ernest 🦉❤️

25/05/2026

Good afternoon from a beautiful and sunny Ambleside, we are open till 4 this Bank Holiday Monday, pop in if you are around ☀️

It's such a joy when customers share pictures of their artwork in situ, sometimes it might be a big gift for someone spe...
19/05/2026

It's such a joy when customers share pictures of their artwork in situ, sometimes it might be a big gift for someone special or a smaller pal to go with its big hare brother, we love getting them all and sharing with all of you. Thank you for supporting our gallery and all our talented artists.

15/05/2026

A very warm welcome to our new artist Louise Edwards, a Staffordshire Moorlands-based printmaker whose work is inspired by the quiet beauty of the British countryside. Working from her cottage studio, she creates reduction lino prints that celebrate hedgerows, wild plants and the subtle shifts of the seasons. Her artwork is now available from the gallery and our website

10/05/2026

Philippa Headley recently delivered a new collection of original oil paintings inspired by Lake District most beautiful walks. Join us in Ambleside to view Philippa’s artwork or you can visit our website.

02/05/2026
02/05/2026

We've had some lovely visits from our artists recently and the gallery is bursting with colours. Join us tomorrow and Bank Holiday Monday from 10am till 4pm or visit our website.

23/04/2026

This week I decided to park my trusty little car and take the bus to work instead. What an absolute treat, no worries about traffic or parking just pure bliss of admiring the view, and with a single journey just £3 it’s a bargain.

Harry Brioche is an acclaimed contemporary landscape artist inspired by Britain’s ever-changing skies and landscape. Aft...
21/04/2026

Harry Brioche is an acclaimed contemporary landscape artist inspired by Britain’s ever-changing skies and landscape. After receiving an ultimatum to conform or leave art college, he took the bold step of going solo. Harry’s work is regularly exhibited at the Mall Gallery in London through the NEAC, ROI and the RBA annual exhibitions.

Address

Market Place
Ambleside
LA229BU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441539432022

Website

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