The artist in the heart of The Lakes

The artist in the heart of The Lakes

Julian Cooper, recognised as Britain’s leading living mountain painter, will be featured in a TV documentary series about the Lake District which s...
The artist in the heart of The Lakes

The artist in the heart of The Lakes

Julian Cooper, recognised as Britain’s leading living mountain painter, will be featured in a TV documentary series about the Lake District which s...
The generation game

The generation game

A celebration of the Lake District through the paintings of three generations of one family will be staged here in Grasmere this summer. Inherited ...
Midsummer celebrations for first birthday

Midsummer celebrations for first birthday

A midsummer celebration is under way in Grasmere to mark the first birthday of the village’s most distinctive new café, Mathilde’s. Part of the Hea...
TV appearances for artist Julian Cooper

TV appearances for artist Julian Cooper

We are very proud that the Lake District artist Julian Cooper is to feature on two TV programmes this summer. Julian, a key member of our family te...
Family gather to celebrate Lakes artist

Family gather to celebrate Lakes artist

A reception to celebrate the life and work of the artist Jean Sturgis brought members of her family and friends to Grasmere. An exhibition of Jean’...
Jean Sturgis: the painter who links Cumbria and Italy

Jean Sturgis: the painter who links Cumbria and Italy

She was an acclaimed artist and illustrator with Cumbrian roots and a love of Italy. Now the life and work of Jean Sturgis is celebrated in a lovel...

Exhibitions 2026

The Art of Julian Cooper

March 19th - May 31st

Linda Cooper

June 10th - August 31st

Max Boardman

September 10th - October 25th