A special co-curated exhibition on Alfred Wainwright.
This special exhibition at The Armitt marks a significant milestone in celebrating the life and legacy of one of Britain’s most iconic outdoor writers and illustrators — Alfred Wainwright. This year (2025) commemorates the 70th anniversary of his groundbreaking Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells: The Eastern Fells and the exhibition invites visitors on a journey through a life that deepened Wainwright’s enduring connection to the Lake District and beyond. His guides are more than navigational tools — they are personal, poetic love letters to the countryside.
The Armitt is collaborating with Wainwright archivist Chris Butterfield to create a display of unique, never-before-seen by the public objects from his collection, and other private individuals, linked to the history of the man behind the 214 Wainwrights and the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells.
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Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL
01539 431212
Opening times
February-March: Wednesday-Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm).
April-October: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm).
November-December: Wednesday-Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm).
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