Lawson Park is an historic hill farm that is the base for our programme of residencies and projects.
It was refurbished in 2008-2009 by Sutherland Hussey architects, and officially opened in July 2009 by Sir Nicholas Serota (Tate) and broadcaster Eric Robson.

We see the farm is an artwork in progress: socially engaged, confrontational, productive and creative, accessed though its many facets:

History - An evolution from 1338 that demonstrates the complex nature and culture of the Lake District

Land - A range of projects that propose and trial new approaches to land use, agriculture, lifestyle and ecology

Building - The story of the farm's redevelopment as a new model art institution

Gardens - The present-day gardens created by artist Karen Guthrie and a team of Grizedale Arts participants

Collection - The Lawson Park Collection furnishes the buildings and tells a subjective history of British Design

Blog - a running commentary and diary

Members of the public may visit Lawson Park only by prior arrangement. The acclaimed gardens are open under the National Garden Scheme - 2011 dates are June 19th and September 3rd (12-5pm).

To find out more about Lawson Park and to see an image gallery, click here

For Lawson Park's own website click here