Shining a Light on Northern Talent

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

Highlights this month

The Inner Landscape | Film and Sketching Workshop
11 May18 May
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TICKET £5
Artist Anna Thomas, whose artwork is part of the New Light Art Prize Exhibition in…
The Fall Guy
03 May16 May
|
12A
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot,…
Mothers Instinct
13 Apr09 May
|
15
Alice and Celine live a traditional lifestyle with successful husbands and sons of the same…
Back to Black
12 Apr16 May
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15
Featuring Abela alongside Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville, BACK TO BLACK is the…
Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma
03 May31 May
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FULL £16 CONC £14 Ticket
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12A
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier…
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
06 Oct
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£65
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece…
Creative Writing with Emma Thompson | Establish and Develop Settings
11 May
Have you always wanted to write but you’re not sure where to start?  Or perhaps…
Creative Writing with Emma Thompson | Create and Develop Convincing Characters
11 May
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£30
Have you always wanted to write but you’re not sure where to start?  Or perhaps…
National Theatre | Nye
09 May
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FULL £16 CONC £14
A new play by Tim Price directed by Rufus NorrisMichael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in…
Wildlife Themed Introduction to Linocut with Sue Rowland
18 May
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£90
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an…
42nd Street | Big Screen Musical
19 May
42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a ‘glorious’ (Express) and ‘utterly moreish…
Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 with Speaker Becca Harvey
10 May
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£15 Full, £9.50 Comp
Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 returns with…
Allie Bailey – Running Wont Save You
17 May
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Full £17.50, Conc £14.50
Presented by Speakers from the Edge Allie Bailey has spent the past decade running Ultramarathons and…
A. Wainwright Evening
11 May
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Full £12.50, Conc £8
Presented by Chris ButterfieldA lifelong love of the outdoors and admiration for Alfred Wainwright inspired…
Met Opera | Madama Butterfly
16 May
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£20 Full, £18 Conc
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha…
The Royal Ballet | THE WINTER’S TALE
23 May26 May
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Full £16, Conc £14
King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes…

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.

Challengers
10 May16 May
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy…
Civil War
13 May16 May
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15
In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach…
IF | Preview Screening
11 May12 May
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U
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she…
The Garfield Movie | Preview Screening
18 May19 May
|
U
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have…
Kingdom of Planet of the Apes
24 May02 Jun
|
12A
Several generations after Caesar’s reign, in a world where humans have been reduced to living…
Wicked Little Letters
10 May15 May
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15
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in…
Godzilla x Kong | The New Empire
10 May11 May
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12A
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla…
Vindication Swim
13 May15 May
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PG
The inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman…
That They May Face The Rising Sun
14 May16 May
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15
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name,…
IF
IF
17 May02 Jun
|
U
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she…
The Garfield Movie
24 May02 Jun
|
U
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have…
Challengers  | Captioned Screening
13 May
|
15
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy…
The Fall Guy
03 May16 May
|
12A
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot,…
Mothers Instinct
13 Apr09 May
|
15
Alice and Celine live a traditional lifestyle with successful husbands and sons of the same…
Back to Black
12 Apr16 May
|
15
Featuring Abela alongside Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville, BACK TO BLACK is the…
Wicked Little Letters
15 Apr07 May
|
15
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in…
Cartoon Circus | Live Show
28 Oct
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£9.50
The one hour family show features some of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic,…
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly | Family Theatre
30 Oct
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£12 Child, £14 Adult
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly…… But The People’s Theatre Company do!And now…
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
29 Dec30 Dec
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£10 Child, £12 Adult
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024Panto makes a splash with a…

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.

Creative writing with Emma Thompson | MORE Short Story Writing
07 Sep
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£30
This class is open to everyone – people new to short story writing or those…
Creative writing with Emma Thompson | How to use language to add power to your writing
07 Sep
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£30
Language is powerful and, in this class, Emma will help you understand what ‘language’ means….
Portraits in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
10 Nov
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£55
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will…
Animal Sculptures from Recycled Material with Artist Mark Gibbs
02 Jun
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£70
In this artist-led class, you will make a 3D animal from the contents of your…
Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle
16 Nov
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£70
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
19 Oct
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£140
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
31 Aug
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£70
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners. Enjoy a day of weaving a…
Create a Piped Cushion with Ashlea Ginesi
26 Oct
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£50
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with…
Introduction to Life Drawing with Catherine MacDiarmid
13 Oct
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£65
Working direct from a life model, you will be guided through different drawing techniques using…
Painting Figures in Watercolour with Catherine Macdiarmid
29 Sep
In this creative class, you will learn the basic principles of painting people in watercolour;…
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
06 Oct
|
£65
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece…
Become a Weaver with Jan Beadle | 2 Day Course
11 May
|
£140
2 Day Course, 10-4pm each dayYou may know the basics, maybe you have set up…
Abstract Wet Felting Class with Victoria Merness
22 Jun
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£80
Felt Making is the oldest craft in the world, and it can be used to…
Embroidery with Wool Workshop with Victoria Merness | For All Skill Levels
08 Sep
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£80
This course is ideal as a progression if you have attended Victoria’s previous workshop, or…
Hand Embroidery & Applique with Victoria Merness for all Skill Levels
13 Jul
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£80
Join Victoria for this creative class where you will learn how to embroider, embellish, and…
Create Botanical Prints in Full Colour. Linocut for beginners with Laura Sowerby
07 Sep
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£90
Create an original botanical lino print in full colour, aided every step of the way…
Creative Writing with Emma Thompson | Establish and Develop Settings
11 May
Have you always wanted to write but you’re not sure where to start?  Or perhaps…
Creative Writing with Emma Thompson | Create and Develop Convincing Characters
11 May
|
£30
Have you always wanted to write but you’re not sure where to start?  Or perhaps…
Make a Freestanding Glass Wave with Roxanne Denny
14 Jul
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£65
Learn the skill of glass fusing and express your creativity by making a decorative freestanding…
Make a Fused Glass Bowl with Roxanne Denny
30 Jun
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£65
Learn a new skill and enjoy the freedom to get creative while making your own…
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Roxanne Denny
09 Nov
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£65
Try your hand at glass fusing and have fun making your own Christmas decorations with…
Portraits in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
23 Jun
|
£55
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will…
Wildlife Themed Introduction to Linocut with Sue Rowland
18 May
|
£90
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an…
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
19 May
|
£55
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.