Your Guide to What's On in Penrith

Children go free in August (16 and under)

Open Daily Friday 21 June to Sunday 1 September | Entry available any time from 10am onwards | Last Entry 4.30pm

Book tickets now for our new Summer exhibition, Lost Spells, Lost Words: Beyond & Before, an exhibition of over 250 original artworks from prize-winning illustrator, wildlife artist and author, Jackie Morris.

For the first time, her life’s work is displayed together, celebrating over 30 years of her work from over 30 children’s books.

In this exhibition set in three parts, take a magical journey of imagination, stories and dreams, from Whales to Ice Bears, Dragons to Tigers, Birds and Nature. Her books include The Ice Bear, The White Fox, The Snow Leopard, Tell Me A Dragon, and Lord of the Forest, full of stunning paintings that draw the reader into wonderful landscapes where unforgettable stories are told. Many are now used in schools and hospices across the UK.

Discover not only Jackie’s life, career and early work but also the original artwork and soundscapes of the award-winning ‘The Lost Words’ and ‘The Lost Spells’, which she created with Robert Macfarlane.

Follow Jackie’s path to becoming one of the most recognisable children’s illustrators in an extraordinary exhibition, with the beautiful original watercolour paintings that fill the pages of her books, including Jackie’s collaborations with Ted Hughes, Terry Pratchett, Robin Hobb & James Mayhew, as well as pieces never seen by the public before.

This family friendly exhibition includes children’s art activities; design a Dragon, make a Dragon Passport, and enjoy an exhibition trail. You will also have the chance to buy the artwork too.

In partnership with Compton Verney and Northumberland National Park.

£5 entry
Under 3’s Free
Open 10am to 5.30pm.

The exhibition will take approximately 1 to 1 & ½ hours to walk through 

Your ticket is valid to enter the Gallery anytime on the date purchased.

Image credit: Seven Fables