Ulverston Gallery have a fantastic range of paintings. Some of them are by local artists. The…read moreowner,Tim also does framing, not just of pictures. I saw him struggle to get a football shirt, absolutely perfect, so that it could be given as a present. When he framed one of mine he had a good range to choose from, and it cost very little. He sometimes stocks woodcarvings. I have bought a couple. They are beautiful. The shop is run by Ann, who is there, because Tim is so busy, and will shoot off somewhere else without warning! I always feel free to browse without pressure to buy.

Great shop on three floors: art, cards, gifts, kitchenware, jewellery, clothes.. And a fab little…read moreself service coffee shop on the first floor. Tea, coffee, hot choccie.and some lush cakes. Cosy sofas, great music playing (Bob Dylan as I sit here writing this). Oh and free wifi :)

This is a goregous little den of treasures. The gallery is situated on the main street of Egremont,…read morealso serving as Egremonts tourist information centre. It is a lovely place to browse, the exhibitions tend to change quite regularly. They had a lovely selection of hematite jewellry last time I was in and I bought my mum a lovely collection of nature watercolours one christmas. It is well worth a look if you ware wanting a gift thats just a little different. There is a made in cumbria section within the shop

It is a very nice shop and cafe in the quiet village of Thornhill. It is the best one within a 10…read moremile radius of anything. Quality of food is great, and they serve their products in dishes that they sell in the shop. They pull their own espressos and have a great variety of baked goods. We had their hot smoked salmon pasta and venison burger. They were both a little less than £9 each. The pasta was cooked al dente and had plenty of smoked salmon through it which made it almost too salty. The venison wasn't too dry but the bun was a bit too big for the patty. The shop has some very nicely curated products mostly dish and glassware, a nice baby section and a wall of skincare. You are bound to find a very nice gift for someone or treat yourself with something nice.

nice art work in paintings and photography by local artist julie with some great art exhibitions…read moredue later in the summer

Not my thing really, not what I would call innovative, some good work but not outstandingread more

This is one of the nicest places to visit in Kirkudbright. Light, airy and always full of different…read moreart pieces, its the best place to browse while on holiday. The sheer range of works on display is staggering for such a small location, and a lot of it is surprisingly reasonable.

Great wee gallery with constantly evolving stocknurtures local artists.I felt immediately welcomed…read moreand yet left without hassle to have a real browse.

I have a friend that works at Farfield Mill, so when she suggested I take a (very scenic) walk…read morethere, have a gander at the art and crafts then enjoy some home made cake and a coke at the cafe, on went the pack-a-mac and hiking boots. My friend was right, the walk to Farfield from the nearby town of Sedbergh is delightful. The old converted textile mill is set near the majestic Cumbrian fells, perched next to a picturesque river and now showcases the wares of local artists and craftsmen/women. Their creations are for sale and you can see and buy everything from beautiful glass-blown perfume bottles and watercolour paintings to wooly blankets and books about fashion design. It's really quite something, though not exactly cheap. The top floor of the mill is an exhibition area. This week, live weaving demonstrations could be seen for a small fee, but I'm not too fussed with weaving so gave it a miss. On the bottom floor, you can read about the mill's history and see how it would have looked long ago, walk around the art gallery and then head to the cosy cafe. It boasts a small outdoor seating area overlooking the river - perfect for dog walkers or those who want to soak up those rare northern rays (I'm told they do make an appearance every now and then). I ordered a piece of homemade toffee sponge cake, which was absolutely lush, soooooo moist and moreish. Hats off to whoever baked that, it was the perfect way to refuel for the walk home (around 2 miles). This is a gorgeous spot for lunch, a coffee or a simple nosey at some incredibly inspiring. And if you're into photography, take your camera along - you're bound to get some good snaps on the way there.

My visit to the Mill was the highlight of my stay in the dales. The quality of the resident artist…read morewas fabulous and diverse. Most inspiring especially if you are a creative person. I must have stayed for 2 and a half hours. Everyone was very friendly and the history of the mill was fascinating as well. Well worth the modest entrance fee, and the tea room also a delight. Highly recommended. I shall definitely return and take my friends with me.