Incredible to report we have sold 10,000 copies of Forty Farms. What is more remarkable than these stories within the cover, is that the book was produced by @inspiredbylakeland an independent local publisher here in Cumbria. Not a national publisher with national distribution!

Glad to be a small part in this. This beautiful book is still on sale here at the Courtyard!

Shortlisted for Lakeland Book of the Year is Sketching a Year in Lakeland, a beautiful book by Liz Wakelin,and is available in our shop!

Tickets are still available (including food & film) for Saturday’s film Oppenheimer. Details on the 2nd image.

Some new work by the talented artist Chris Mouncey. More watercolours by Chris in our Gallery.

Morning folks, our next free guided walk is a 12.5mi circular route on Saturday 29 June at 9.48am from Appleby station. We'll walk through the beautiful Dufton village before climbing a miners' path to Great Rundale Tarn. buff.ly/3UPkLRL

CALLOUT FOR ENTRIES To all artists living in Cumbria. Deadline Monday 1st July Could you be part of the LAKE ARTISTS SUMMER EXHIBITION 2024 at Grasmere? Details: lakeartists.org.uk #artincumbria #grasmere #edenarts #painting #printmaking #sculpture

The Courtyard’s coming along nicely. Lovely to sit in the sun or shade and enjoy a drink in one of Appleby’s hidden corners.

If you’re wondering who this is on our railings, it’s been made by Appleby’s Crafty Ladies, who’ve created a town trail of colourful arty things. Call into Appleby and take a look, it’s great fun!

The art world lost an amazing talent yesterday, printer & painter Piers Browne. Piers has been exhibiting at the Courtyard since the early ‘90’s. What a great loss. We’ll miss his friendship and support.

Lovely day to sit out in the Courtyard, lots of lovely goodies in our shop & gallery! #shoplocal #Shopsmall #supportyourlocalshops

The hydrangeas in our front garden are amazing again this year, probably helped by all the rain!

A great opportunity to visit Appleby artist Roseanna Bellwood’s studio at the Courtyard Gallery. Rosie will be demonstrating her printmaking techniques and explaining her work. As well as a mini exhibition in our Gallery, there’ll be plenty of unframed work to see in her studio.

As part of the Green Door Art Trail, our resident artist Roseanna Bellwood will be opening her studio 27th-29th September.

October’s film is Perfect Days. Food and film tickets available from Courtyard Gallery & Appleby Council TIC Book early as our monthly films often sell out.

Inspired by origami, Pigeon is a beautifully crafted combination of letter and envelope. Recreating the magic and joy of the handwritten letter for a new generation. A great gift for birthdays or Christmas. Now in stock!

We’ve been keeping quiet about these… But yes they’re in stock. Art Angels fabulous advent calendars. Lots more in the Gallery

New in are these stunning ceramic clocks by Ian Roberts. Hand built and raku fired. We love the zingy colours!

I've been in Appleby, #Cumbria today and popped into one of the most beautiful shops in the county (if not country). If you're ever in Appleby, do pop in to Courtyard Gallery . Books, artwork, coffee, cake, greeting cards and more.

Art in the Hills is taking place this weekend at Dufton near Appleby. Not only is it a beautiful village with stunning views, the exhibition has some great work on show, including our very own Roseanna Bellwood who only went and won The Dufton Prize!