Rheged | Cafe Gallery Cinema Shops | Penrith Cumbria

A celebration of award-winning illustrator, Jackie Morris

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

Waitress | The Musical
20 Jun29 Jun
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FULL £15, CONC £12.50
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12A
Follow Jenna Hunterson (Sara Bareilles), a small-town waitress and pie-maker with a loveless marriage. When…
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Kendal Pride Screening
15 Jun22 Jun
|
15
With the Westmorland Family as proud sponsors of Kendal Pride Festival, we will be showing…
Love Lies Bleeding | Kendal Pride Screening
14 Jun23 Jun
|
15
With the Westmorland Family as proud sponsors of Kendal Pride Festival, we will be showing…
Furiosa | A Mad Max Saga
08 Jun22 Jun
|
15
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers…
That They May Face The Rising Sun
03 Jun11 Jun
|
15
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern’s award winning novel of the same name,…
Wicked Little Letters
04 Jun17 Jun
|
15
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in…
Vindication Swim
01 Jun19 Jun
|
PG
The inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman…
Wilding | Plus Pre-recorded Q&A with Isabella Tree
15 Jun18 Jun
|
PG
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of…
Wilding Film Plus Q&A followed by “Wilding the Eastern Lakes” with Lee Schofield
14 Jun
|
1h 30m
Wilding film, including pre-recorded Q & A with Isabella Tree Followed by Guest Speaker Lee Schofield…
Riverdance | 25th Anniversary Show
30 Jun06 Jul
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£16 FULL, £14 CONC
Having originated as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Riverdance has gone…
Six Inches of Soil
16 Jun
Our current food system is both a miracle and a disaster. Six Inches of Soil…
An Evening with Jackie Morris & The Bookshop Band
21 Jun
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Adult £20, Child £15
Join us for an intimate and magical evening with Jackie Morris and The Bookshop Band,…
Big Fish Comedy | Edinburgh Fringe Festival Showcase
28 Jun26 Jul
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£10
Big Fish Comedy brings the newest and freshest names in stand-up comedy to venues across…
Ice Man | An Evening with Polar Explorer Nick Cox
27 Jun
Spend an evening with polar explorer Nick Cox, who will share his remarkable and amusing…
The Fall Guy
03 May20 Jun
|
12A
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot,…
Back to Black
12 Apr19 Jun
|
15
Featuring Abela alongside Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville, BACK TO BLACK is the…
Wet Felted Landscape & Felted Abstracts Workshop with Victoria Merness 
22 Jun
|
£80
Felt Making is the oldest craft in the world, and it can be used to…
Make a Fused Glass Bowl with Roxanne Denny
30 Jun
|
£65
Learn a new skill and enjoy the freedom to get creative while making your own…
Portraits in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
23 Jun
|
£55
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will…
The Royal Opera | ANDREA CHÉNIER
13 Jun16 Jun
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Full £16, Conc £14
At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation…

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.

 

Coming Soon: Lost Spells, Lost Words: Beyond & Before

Friday 21 June to Sunday 1 September


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.

The Dead Don’t Hurt | Captioned Screening
17 Jun
|
15
In a frontier town run by corrupt forces, fiercely independent Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps)…
The Dead Don’t Hurt
14 Jun20 Jun
|
15
In a frontier town run by corrupt forces, fiercely independent Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps)…
IF
IF
15 Jun16 Jun
|
U
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she…
The Garfield Movie
15 Jun16 Jun
|
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
15 Jun20 Jun
|
12A
Several generations after Caesar’s reign, in a world where humans have been reduced to living…
Deadpool & Wolverine | Preview Screening
25 Jul
|
15
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They…
Deadpool & Wolverine
26 Jul08 Aug
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15
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They…
Inside Out 2 | Captioned Screening
24 Jun
|
U
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley…
Inside Out 2
21 Jun27 Jun
|
U
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley…
Freud’s Last Session
21 Jun27 Jun
|
12A
London, September 3rd, 1939. The world is on the brink of war.  In his final…
Challengers
01 Jun13 Jun
|
15
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy…
IF | Captioned Screening
10 Jun
|
U
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she…
Godzilla x Kong | The New Empire
10 Jun
|
12A
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla…
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Kendal Pride Screening
15 Jun22 Jun
|
15
With the Westmorland Family as proud sponsors of Kendal Pride Festival, we will be showing…
Love Lies Bleeding | Kendal Pride Screening
14 Jun23 Jun
|
15
With the Westmorland Family as proud sponsors of Kendal Pride Festival, we will be showing…
Furiosa | A Mad Max Saga
08 Jun22 Jun
|
15
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers…
That They May Face The Rising Sun
03 Jun11 Jun
|
15
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern’s award winning novel of the same name,…
Wicked Little Letters
04 Jun17 Jun
|
15
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in…
Vindication Swim
01 Jun19 Jun
|
PG
The inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman…
Doctor Who | The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death
21 Jun
|
Full £14, Conc £12
|
12A
Experience time and space on the big screen with Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor and…
Wilding | Plus Pre-recorded Q&A with Isabella Tree
15 Jun18 Jun
|
PG
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of…
Wilding
17 Jun20 Jun
|
PG
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of…
Wilding Film Plus Q&A followed by “Wilding the Eastern Lakes” with Lee Schofield
14 Jun
|
1h 30m
Wilding film, including pre-recorded Q & A with Isabella Tree Followed by Guest Speaker Lee Schofield…
Six Inches of Soil
16 Jun
Our current food system is both a miracle and a disaster. Six Inches of Soil…
The Fall Guy
03 May20 Jun
|
12A
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot,…
Back to Black
12 Apr19 Jun
|
15
Featuring Abela alongside Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville, BACK TO BLACK is the…
Cartoon Circus | Live Show
28 Oct
|
£9.50
The one hour family show features some of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic,…
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
29 Dec30 Dec
|
£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.

Kintsugi Craft Workshop for Beginners
14 Sep
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£45
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful…
Creative Writing with Emma Thompson | Short Story Writing
17 Aug
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£30
‘Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short…
Creative Writing with Emma Thompson | How to Create Conflict and Tension
17 Aug
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£30
A story or novel without conflict is dull and won’t engage the reader, and dramatic…
Create a Hand Sewn Roman Blind with Ashlea Ginesi | 2 Day Course
23 Nov
|
£140
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with…
Creative writing with Emma Thompson | MORE Short Story Writing
07 Sep
|
£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
|
£30
Language is powerful and, in this class, Emma will help you understand what ‘language’ means….
Portraits in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
10 Nov
|
£55
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will…
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
|
£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
|
£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…
Wet Felted Landscape & Felted Abstracts Workshop with Victoria Merness 
22 Jun
|
£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
|
£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
|
£90
Create an original botanical lino print in full colour, aided every step of the way…
Make a Freestanding Glass Wave with Roxanne Denny
14 Jul
|
£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
|
£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
|
£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…

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.