Lawson Park is an historic hill farm that functions as the base for our programme of residencies and projects. Lawson Park was refurbished in 2008-2009 by Sutherland Hussey architects, and officially opened in July 2009 by Sir Nicholas Serota, of the 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 and difficult nature of the Lake District

Land - A range of projects that propose 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 new 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

To find out more about who is involved with Lawson Park and to see an image gallery, click here.
For Lawson Park's own website click here