UK – England

Art Galleries and Crafts – UK – ENGLAND

LONDON CITY – INNER LONDON

Tate Modern Bankside, London, Inner London, SE1 9TG, England.
020 7887 8000 -
www.tate.org.uk
Sunday-Thurs 10.00-18.00 Fri & Sat 10.00-22.00
The Tate Modern holds the National Collection Of International Modern Art.

Tate Britain, Millbank, London, Inner London, SW1P 4RG, England.
020 7887 8000 – www.tate.org.uk
(Daily) 10.00-17.50
One of London’s most famous galleries, housing the collection of National British Paintings including British Art 1500-1900, British Art 1900-2004, Dunveen Galleries, Turner Collection and a wide range of exhibitions and events under one neo-classical roof.

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, Inner London, WC2N 5DN, England.
020 7747 2885 – www.nationalgallery.org.uk
(Mon,Tue, Thur-Sun) 10.00-18.00, (Wed) 10.00-21.00.
Founded in 1824 with just 38 pictures, now houses over 2000 western European paintings from 13C-1900. Comfortable interior with Chesterfield sofas, marble and wooden floors add to the atmosphere and there are guided tours for those who feel daunted.

National Portrait Gallery, 2 Saint Martin’s Place, just North of Trafalgar Square, London, Inner London, WC2H 0HE, England.
020 7306 0055 – www.npg.org.uk
Daily 10.00-18.00 Late night opening Thurs & Fri until 21.00
The gallery was founded in 1856, its aim being to collect paintings of Royal and political figures through the ages, an aim which has been definitely achieved. One of the most prized exhibits is the only known portrait of the writer William Shakespeare.

Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, Inner London, W1U 3BN, England.
020 7563 9500 – www.the-wallace-collection.org.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 12.00-17.00
The hallway and state drawing room of this 18C house have been restored to their original splendour and now house an extraordinary selection of furniture, paintings and porcelain. Home of the Laughing Cavalier by Franz Hals.

Camden Arts Centre, Arkwright Road, Corner of Finchley Road, London, Inner London, NW3 6DG, England.
020 7472 5500 -  www.camdenartscentre.org
Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00-18.00 Wed 10.00-21.00
This is the Borough of Camden’s Community Arts Centre which houses three galleries that host contemporary exhibitions.

Chisenhale Gallery, 64 Chisenhale Road, London, Inner London, E3 5QZ, England.
020 8981 4518 -  www.chisenhale.org.uk
(Wed-Sun) 13.00-18.00
This late Victorian warehouse that backs onto a canal provides an unusual location for a selection of various innovative art forms.

Islington Crafts Council, 44a Pentonville Road, Islington, London, Inner London, N1 9BY, England.
020 7806 2559 -  www.craftscouncil.org.uk
(Tue-Sat) 11.00-17.45, (Sun) 14.00-17.45
This converted Georgian building is a showcase for the Nation’s craft output.

The Royal Institute Of British Archetects, 66 Portland Place, London, Inner London, W1B 1AD, England.
020 7580 5533 – www.riba.org
Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00 ( Till 21.00 on Tues ) Sat 08.00-17.00
The gallery which was built in 1934 is a celebration to the great and good within the architects profession.

Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens, Near Albert Memorial, London, Inner London, W2 3XA, England.
020 7402 6075 – www.serpentinegallery.org
(Daily) 10.00-18.00
The gallery in housed in a former tea pavilion with French windows that look out across Hyde Park. There are a variety of exhibitions which are enhanced by the quality of natural light that floods the building.

Association Gallery, Association Of Photographers, 81 Leonard Street, London, Inner London, EC2A 4QS, England.
020 7739 6669 -  www.the-aop.org
(Mon-Fri) 10.00-18.00, (Sat) 12.00-16.00
Opened in 1986 the gallery stages around 20 exhibitions of contemporary photography every year and has an exhibition of association photographers award winners work each march.

Photographers’ Gallery, 5 & 8 Great Newport Street, London, Inner London, WC2H 7HY, England.
020 7831 1772 -  www.photonet.org.uk
(Mon-Sat) 11.00-18.00 Thurs Late nights 11.00-20.00 Sunday 12.00-18.00
Opened in 1971 the gallery was the first of its kind in England and has continued to promote contemporary photography over the last 30 years.

OUTER LONDON

Kenwood House – Iveagh Bequest, Hampstead Lane, London, Outer London, NW3 7JR, England.
020 8348 1286 – www.english-heritage.org.uk
April – Oct Daily 10.00-17.00 Nov – March Daily 10.00-16.00 Wed and Fri house opens at 10.30
This house contains a number of outstanding paintings and pieces of furniture. Most notable are Rembrant’s self portraits, Rare Vermeers and Renold’s portrait of Nelson’s mistress, Lady Hamilton dressed up as a nun.

Matt’s Gallery, 42-44 Copperfield Road, London, Outer London, E3 4RR, England.
020 8983 1771 -  www.mattsgallery.org
Wed – Sun 12.00-18.00
At this gallery artists are given free reign to do what ever they like with the space and visitors can puzzle and enthuse over the latest creations.

Riverside Studio, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, Outer London, W6 9RL, England.
Building open Mon-Fri 08.30-23.00 Sat 12.00-23.00 Sun 12.00-22.30
The gallery is housed in the foyer of the building. This gallery houses ten shows a year by young British unknown as well as high profile international artists, the variety of the artists who contribute give the gallery a high fine art commitment that is impressive for an independent gallery.

Zelda Cheatle Gallery, 99 Mount Street, Mayfair, London, Outer London, W1Y 5HF, England.
020 7408 4448 -  www.zcgall.demon.co.uk
(Tue-Fri) 10.00-18.00, (Sat) 11.00-16.00
The gallery displays some excellent British,European and American photography. Contributors include Eve Arnold, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Steve Pyke, Bruce Weber, Helen Sear, Bill Brandt and Mari Mahr.

Camerawork, 121 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London, Outer London, E2 0QN, England.
020 8980 6256 – (Tue-Sat) 13.00-18.00, (Sun) 12.00-18.00
This gallery aims to exhibit adventurous, challenging, issue based work.

NORTH WEST

Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BB, England.
0151 702 7400 – www.tate.org.uk/liverpool
Tues – Sun 10.00-17.50
Home of the National collection of modern art, this gallery has four floors of art, daily talks, shop and café. A definite place to visit. Admission to The Tate Collection is free, charge for special exhibitions.

Haworth Art Gallery, Haworth Park, Manchester Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2JS, England.
01254 233 782 – www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/hag   14.00-17.00
Weds, Thurs & Fridays 12.00-16.30 Sat & Sun
This gallery houses the finest collection of Tiffany Art Glass in public hands outside the USA. The collection has over 140 pieces of mosaics and tiles and over 70 examples of Favrile glass vases.

Grundy Art Gallery, Queen Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PU.  
Tel: +44 (0)1253 478 170   -  www.grundyartgallery.com
Grundy Art Gallery organizes a programme of contemporary visual art exhibitions that feature the work of established and emerging artists from the UK and abroad, as well as historically important artwork loaned from major UK institutions and objects from its own permanent collection

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, North of St Peter’s Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3JL, England.
0161 235 888 – www.manchestergalleries.org
(Tue-Sun) 10.00-17.00
The huge collection of high Victorian art includes the finest collection of works by Pre-Raphaelite artists in the country.

Walker Art Gallery, William Brown Street, Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EL, England.
0151 478 4199 – www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker
(Daily) 10.00-17.00 Friday Nights open until 21.00
This art gallery has one of the country’s finest provincial art collections. The works range from the 14C to the present day and include artists such as Rembrant, Poussin, Rubens and other 17C masters.

Castlegate House, Cockermouth, Lake District, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HA, England.
01900 822 149 – www.castlegatehouse.co.uk
10.30-17.00 Daily 14.00-17.00 Sundays Closed Thursdays
Contemporary changing selection of displays specialising in the works of some of the most accomplished artists of the local area.

Salford Museum And Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent Salford Greater Manchester M5 4WN England 0161 736 2649 www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum  
(Mon-Fri) 10.00-16.45, (Sat & Sun) 13.00-17.00 Houses the most extensive Lowry exhibition in the country and an impressive collection of Victorian Art. The museum also houses a reconstructed Victorian Street, where visitors can experience the sights and sounds of Victorian Salford

Whitworth Gallery, University Of Manchester, Whitwork Park, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6ER, England.
0161 275 7450 – www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00 (Sun) 14.00-17.00
A selection of works from British artists such as Staples, Moore, Frink and Hepworth are displayed alongside a variety of pieces from lesser known sculptors. A further gallery displays watercolours from such artists as Turner, Constable and Blake.

Manchester Craft Centre, 17 Oak Street, Off Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Smithfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England.
0161 832 4274 -  www.craftanddesign.com
(Mon-Sat) 10.30-17.30 ( Also Sundays in December )
The building houses a wide display of various skills and crafts and provides a great opportunity to purchase ceramics, fabrics, earthenware, jewellery and decorative art.

Castle Park Arts Centre, Off Fountain Lane, Off Mill Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6SE, England.
01928 735 832 – www.castle-park-arts.co.uk
Open Tues-Sat 10.00-12.30 & 14.00-16.30 Sunday 14.00-16.30
Castle Park is in the market town of Frodsham and is known for its beautiful floral gardens. The arts centre is in a restored clock tower and stable block, and contains galleries and craft work shops ranging from painting to sculptures.

Potters Barn, Roughwood Lane, Hassall Green, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4XX, England.
01270 884 080 – www.thepottersbarn.f2s.com
Open all year 09.30-17.30
Home made gifts for home and garden this traditional working pottery holds classes group visits and children’s parties.

Church Farm Crafts, Marton, 3 miles N of Congleton, on the A34 in Marton, Marton, Cheshire, SK11 9HF, England.
01260 224 344
April – Sept Mon-Fri 09.30-18.00 Sat,Sun 09.30-17.00 Oct – March Mon-Fri 09.30-17.30 Sat, Sun 09.30-16.30
Crafts farm containing workshops, ranging from glass blowing to oak furniture, there is also a coffee shop.

Cedar Farm Galleries, Back Lane, Mawdesley, Near Ormskirk, Mawdesley, Lancashire, L40 3SY, England.
01704 822 101 – www.cedarfarm.net
Open Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00
Contemporary crafts, picture framing, artists materials, world wide exotica, coffee shop and special teas.

Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2EB, England.
01606 883 261 – www.blakemere-shoppingexperience.com
Open Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat & Sun 10.00-17.30
Attractions include over 30 different types of craft shops and work shops, falconry centre, children’s play area , coffee shop and restaurant.

Welltrough Dried Flowers, Welltrough Hall Farm, Lower Withington, Near Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9EF, England.
01477 571 616
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00 Sat & Sun 10.00-17.00
Workshops and demonstrations. Silk and dried flowers, containers and arrangements. 8 showrooms and an all year Christmas Room.

THE WEST COUNTRY

Marine House and Steam Art Galleries, Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3EF, England.
01297 625 257 – www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk/
Summer Tues-Sun 10.00-17.30 Winter Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00 Closed Mondays except in High Season
This gallery features some of Britain’s best craftspeople and artists, with constantly changing exhibitions of paintings, pottery, glass wear, jewellery etc.

Cheddar Sweet Kitchen, Daghole Cottages, Water Lane, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QJ, England.
01934 743810   www.cheddarsweetkitchen.co.uk/
March – October Mon-Sun 11.00-17.00 Jun-Sept Open until 18.00 1 Nov – End Feb Weekends Only
A small scale sweet factory that has been run by the Mizzen family for generations. Visitors can see the high quality work put in by the family as they make their sweets the old fashioned way, then sample the end products in the shop.

Cornwall Pearl, Southway, Quintrell Downs, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4LE, England.
01637 872 991 – www.cornwallpearl.com/
1 Jan – 31 Dec Mon-Sun 09.30-17.30 Closed Christmas Day only
Known to house one of the largest selections of pearl jewellery in England. Staff work on the premises with pearls and precious stones.

Burton Art Gallery and Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ, England.
01237 471 455 – www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
Tues – Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00
This gallery has various exhibitions on arts and crafts including examples of North Devon pottery.

Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SN, England.
01326 313 863 – www.falmouthartgallery.com
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
Temporary exhibitions of contemporary art as well as a permanent collection of 20C paintings.

The Devon Guild Of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF, England.
01626 832 223 – www.crafts.org.uk
All year round 09.00-17.30 Closed 24-25 Dec & 1 Jan
This grade 2 listed building has a wide variety of displays including furniture, wood work, textiles, ceramics and jewellery. There is also a shop and café.

Somerset Guild Of Craftsmen Gallery, Hurst Works, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6JU, England.
01935 825 891 – www.somersetguild.co.uk
Open Mon-Sat 10.00 -17.00 ( April – Christmas Sundays ) 10.00-16.00
Featuring hand made crafts of furniture, fabrics, wood carving, jewellery and print making.

Spacex Gallery, 45 Preston Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1DF, England.
01392 431 786 – www.spacex.co.uk
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00
Collection of art by regional, national and international artists.

Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5PZ, England.
01736 331 578 – www.newlynartgallery.co.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Please check exhibition programme before visiting
Changing exhibitions featuring a wide range of artists from local to international.

LONDON TO THE SEVERN

Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3JT, England.
01242 237 431 – www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.20 First Thursday of each month open at 11.00
The museum offers great displays on social history and there is a room dedicated to the Arts & Crafts movement.

Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Castle Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RP, England.
01234 211 222 – www.cecilhigginsartgallery.org
Tues – Sat 11.00-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00
This is the original home of Cecil Higgins, the rooms of this Victorian Mansion have been re-created to their original period style. The Gallery includes exhibitions of water colours, drawings, ceramics and glass.

Bohun Gallery, 15 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AB, England.
01491 576 228 – www.bohungallery.co.uk
Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat 09.30-13.15, 14.15-17.00
Displaying artists include Mary Fedden, John Piper and Elizabeth Frink.

Queens Park Art Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7RT, England.
01296 424 332 – www.qpc.org
Mon – Thurs 10.00-21.30 Fri 19.00-20.00 Sat 10.00-13.30 & 19.00-20.00
This centre performs over 50 workshops in a variety of different crafts.

Hook Norton Pottery, East End Farm House, Hook Norton, Bambury, Oxon, OX15 5LG, England.
01608 737 414 – www.hooknortonpottery.co.uk
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.00
This studio takes the visitor through the different stages of pottery production from glazing to decorating.

CENTRAL ENGLAND

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, East Midlands, CV1 5QP, England.
02476 832 381 – www.theherbert.org/ 
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.30, (Sun) 12.00-17.00
Most outstanding exhibits are Luca’s “Bacchus And Ariadne” which fills an entire wall and the famous portrait of King George III by Sir Thomas Lawrence.

Barber Institute Of Fine Art, University Of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TS, England.
0121 414 7333 – www.barber.org.uk
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00, (Sun) 12.00-17.00
World class collection of European masters from the 13C onwards. Rembrants, Ruben, Degas and Matisse.

The New Art Gallery, Gallery Square, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8LG, England.
01922 654 400 -  www.artatwalsall.org.uk
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 12.00-17.00 Closed Mondays
A wide ranging number of impressive collections which include The Garman Ryan Collection, Permanent Art Collection, The Garman Ryan Epstein Collection and the Epstein Collection Archive and Library.

Derby Museum And Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1BS, England.
01332 716 659
(Mon) 11.00-17.00, (Tue-Sat) 10.00-17.00, (Sun) 14.00-17.00.
Work by local 18C artist Joseph Wright and a wide range of important collections including porcelain, paintings, archeology, history, geology and wilelife.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1DU, England.
01902 552 055 – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
Open daily except Sundays 10.00-17.00
Award winning gallery with permanent exhibits of 18, 19 & 20C paintings and sculptures. The gallery also houses the largest collection of contemporary art in the region.

Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2HS, England.
0121 248 0708 -  www.ikon-gallery.co.uk
Open Tues-Sun 11.00-18.00
Ikon is one of Europe’s premier venues for new art. Ikon organises gallery tours, special events, educational workshops and public talks.

The Bottle Kiln, High Lane West, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6HP, England.
0115 932 9442   www.bottlekiln.co.uk
Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00
An art gallery with new exhibitions every month. There is a craft gallery with hand crafted artefacts from around the world, gift shop containing a selection of cards, jewellery, and high quality gift items and a beautiful japanese garden.

Harts Barn Flower and Craft Centre, Harts Barn Farm, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD, England.
01452 830 954     www.hartsbarncraftcentre.co.uk/
Apr 1 – Sep 30 ( Tues-Sun ) 10.00-17.30 October 1st – March 31st (Tues-Sun) 10.00-16.00
An extensive range of local crafts and exhibitions and a flower barn with all the flowers grown on site.

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and Sausage Shop, Dickinson and Morris, 10 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1NW  
01664 482 068    www.porkpie.co.uk
Open daily except Sundays 08.00-17.00
Producers of authentic Melton Mowbray pork pies. Visitors can watch demonstrations of hand raising pork pies.

Old Dairy Farm Centre, Upper Stowe, Weedon, Northamptonshire, NN7 4SH 01327 340 525  www.old-dairy-farm-centre.co.uk
Open all year daily 10.00-17.30 Jan & Feb closes at 16.30
The workshops include an iron worker, furniture maker, antiques, clothes and needlecrafts with demonstrations

New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH 01285 657 181    www.newbreweryarts.org.uk  
Open all year Mon – Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 09.30-17.30 
A fantastic, contemporary art gallery, craft shop and cafe, theatre and twelve on site maker studios, we offer visitors a unique and enriching arts and crafts experience.   

Manor Stables Craft Centre, Manor Stables, Lincoln Road, Fulbeck Lincolnshire NG32 3JN
01400 272 779     www.cuttinglane.com  
Open Tue-Sun 10.30-16.30
Houses individual craft workshops including spinning weaving, clock maker, saddlery, and home made produce.

EAST ANGLIA

Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AU, England.
01353 669 022 – www.adec.org.uk/babylon
Tues-Sat 10.00-16.00 Sun 11.00-17.00
This gallery has a programme of contemporary visual arts and mixes touring exhibitions with curated exhibitions by local and regional artists.

Kettles Yard, University Of Cambridge, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, England.
01223 352 124 -  www.kettlesyard.co.uk
Summer Tues-Sun 13.30-16.30 Winter Tues-Sun 14.00-16.00
A collection of 20C paintings and sculptures also temporary exhibitions, talks and discussions.

The John Russell Gallery, 4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG, England.
01473 212 051 – www.artone.co.uk
Mon-Sat 09.30-17.00
The Gallery offers monthly changing exhibitions and a wide selection of original prints, paintings and sculpture by established artists and up and coming talents.

Cambridge Contemporary Art, 6 Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SU, England.
01223 324 222 – www.cambridgegallery.co.uk
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30
Changing exhibitions of painting, sculptures, crafts and furniture, by acknowledged masters, established artists and new talent.

Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8QU, England.
01603 783 762 – www.wroxham-barns.co.uk
Open Daily 10.00-17.00
Rural craft centre which houses a selection of different crafts men’s workshops set in 18C barns, also on site is a gift shop and tea room.

HAMPSHIRE / DORSET / WILTSHIRE

Southampton Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7LP, England.
023 8083 2277 – (Tue-Sat) 10.00-17.00, (Sun) 13.00-16.00
The museum has a good collection of 20C British artists including Sutherland, Piper and Spenser.

The John Hansard Gallery, University Of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England.
023 8059 2158 – www.hansardgallery.org.uk
Open during exhibitions Tues-Fri 11.00-17.00 Sat 11.00-16.00
This gallery draws national and international audiences with its programme of exhibitions and events.

Millais Gallery, Southampton Institute, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN, England.
023 8031 9916 – Monday 13.00-17.00 Tues,Wed & Fri 10.00-17.00 Thurs 10.00-19.00 Sat 12.00-16.00
Exhibitions of local interest and a variety of work by young artists or student work.

YORKSHIRE

Graves Art Gallery, Top Floor of the City Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S1 1XZ, England.  0114 278 2600 
www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/museums/graves-gallery/home
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
The gallery houses various collections, the majority of which are by 19 & 20C British Artists, including Turner, Nash, Gwen John and various Pre-Raphaelite artists.

Ruskin Gallery, Millennium Galleries, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S1 2PP, England.
0114 278 2600
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 11.00-17.00
The building houses the Collection Of Saint George, which was set up to improve the cultural lives of working people of Sheffield. The collection includes, watercolours, paintings, medieval illustrated manuscripts and minerals.

Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA, England.
0113 247 8248 – www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery
Mon, Tues & Thurs-Sat 10.00-17.00 Wed 10.00-20.00 Sun 13.00-17.00
This gallery contains one of the best and most varied collections of art outside London. There are changing selections from the permanent exhibitions of 19 & 20C art and sculpture.

York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York, Yorkshire, YO1 7EW, England.
01904 687 687 – www.yorkartgallery.org.uk
From Jan 29th 2005 Open Daily 10.00-17.00
Extensive collections of British and Early Northern European paintings. The gallery also hosts year round special exhibitions.

1853 Gallery, Salts Mill, Shipley, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LB,
01247 531 163 -  www.saltsmill.org.uk
Open Daily 10.00-18.00
Permanent exhibition of Bradford born David Hockney’s works.

The Gissing Centre, 2-4 Thompsons Yard, Westgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TP, England.
01924 255 047
Apr-Oct Sat 14.00-16.30 at other times by appointment
This centre houses displays and memorabilia connected to Gissing and Wakefield’s literary life.

Dean Clough Galleries, Dean Clough, Halifax, Yorkshire, HX3 5AX,
01422 250 250 – www.deanclough.com
Open Daily 10.00-17.00
This gallery houses contemporary art and design by Northern artists. Also home to the Henry Moore studio.

The Cat Pottery, West Burton, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JW, England.
01969 663 273 – www.catpottery.co.uk
Open Mon-Fri 09.30-16.00 Sat & Sun 10.00-14.00
Visitors to this pottery can view the unusual ceramic and stone cats being made first hand by the crafts men on site.

NORTH EAST

BALTIC The Centre For Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BA, England.
0191 478 1810 -  www.balticmill.com
Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00 Thurs 10.00-20.00
One of Europes largest venues with 5 galleries of contemporary art housed in a converted flour mill.

Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4JB, England.
0191 477 1495 – www.twmuseum.org.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00
This gallery offers a display of jewellery, ceramics and glass along with historic art work and temporary exhibitions.

Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery, Mowbray Park, Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1PP, England.
0191 553 2323 -  www.twmuseum.org.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00
The museum tells the history of the city focusing on how ships were built here and sent all over the world. In the art gallery are several L S Lowry drawings that date from 1936 when he visited the North East to recuperate.

The Laing Gallery, Higham Place, Newbridge Street, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8AG, England.
0191 232 7734 -  www.twmuseum.org.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00
A permanent display of British art from Reynolds to John Hoyland with a few Pre-Raphaelite artists featured. Look out for the works of John Martin 1789-1854, a self taught local artist who specialised in mythical and biblical scenes.

Middlesbrough Art Gallery, 320 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 4AW, England.
01642 247 445
(Tue-Sat) 10.00-17.30
The gallery has a good collection of 12C British art and features various changing exhibits.

Phoenix Hot Glass Studio and Gallery, Riverside Studios, 1-2 Fowlers Yard, Back Silver Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3RA, England.
0191 384 7773 -  www.phoenixhotglass.com
Glass Studio – Wed-Sat 11.00-16.00 Glass Gallery – Tues-Sat 11.00-16.00
Visitors are welcome to watch the process of producing hand made glass.

St Aidans Winery, Holy Island, Lindisfarne, Northumberland, TD15 2RX, England. 01289 389 230 – www.lindisfarne-mead.co.uk 
Jan-April Mon-Fri, April – December Daily
Northumberland’s traditional local drink, once made by the monks of Lindisfarne Priory is now made and sold at this winery.

Chain Bridge Honey Farm, Horncliffe, Of the A698, 5 miles SW of Berwick Upon Tweed, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XT, England.
01289 386 362 – www.chainbridgehoney.co.uk
April – Oct Mon-Sat 10.30-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00 Nov – March Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00
History and displays of bee-keeping practices, the history of bees and wasps and observation hides. A wide variety of products made with the help of bees including cosmetics, candles and polish.

Northumberland Cheese Farm, Make Me Rich Farm, Greenlane, Blagdon, 5 miles S of Morpeth, Blagdon, Northumberland, NE13 6BZ, England.
01670 789 798 – www.northumberland-cheese.co.uk
Tues – Sun 10.00-17.00
Visitors can watch cheeses being made and taste free samples of the finished product.

SURRY KENT AND SUSSEX

Star Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YJ, England.
01273 480 218 – www.stargallery.co.uk
Mon-Sat 11.00-17.30 During Exhibitions
The gallery presents an ever changing selection of exhibitions by various artists.

Firstsite @ The Minories Art Gallery, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE, England.
01206 577 067 -  www.firstsite.uk.net
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
The region’s premier contemporary visual arts organisation. Exciting year round exhibitions and events.

Pooh Corner, High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AE, England.
01892 770 456 -  www.pooh-country.co.uk
Mon – Sat 09.00-17.00 Sun 11.00-17.00
This 300 year old shop is where Christopher Robin went shopping with his nanny, and now houses the largest selection of poohphernalia in the world.

Wilkin’s Of Tiptree, Tiptree, 8 miles from Colchester, Tiptree, Essex, England.
01621 815 407 – www.tiptree.com 
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 May – August also Sunday 12.00-17.00
Home of the world famous Tiptree jams. There is a museum, Jam Factory Visitors Centre, Shop and Tea Room on site.

Biddenden Vineyards, Little Whatmans, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DF, England.
01580 291 726 – www.biddendenvineyards.com
Open Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 11.00-17.00
Kent’s oldest commercial vineyard with 22 acres of vines. See the winery and sample the apple juice, cider and wines produced at this vineyard.

Evegate Craft Centre, Evegate, Smeeth, Kent, TN25 6SX, England.
01303 812 334 – Mon-Sun 10.00-17.00 ( Some shops closed on Mon )
Home to antique restorers, silversmiths, picture framers, potters and other fascinating crafts.

Elham Valley Vineyards, Elham Valley Road, Barham, Kent, CT4 6LN, England.
01227 831 266
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00, Sat-Sun 12.00-18.00
Set in the most beautiful valley in Kent, visitors can wander through the rows upon rows of vines and sample the produce made on site.

Wooden Spoon Preserving Company, The New Oast, Coldharbour Farm, Wye, Kent, TN25 5DB, England.
01233 813 326 - www.thewoodenspoon.co.uk
09.30-16.30
View the delicious range of home preserves being made. These preserves are produced entirely by hand using only the finest ingredients.

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