Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Every region of the UK has its own local arts scene, some are more arty than others, for instance areas of Devon are incredibly proud of their arts and crafts scene, with towns such as Totnes famed for their independent shops selling locally made crafts and gifts. Everywhere you look you’ll find evidence of the UK’s love of the arts, from Bristol’s graffiti, to London’s galleries, to the architecture of Dundee, which is the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design. It is perhaps not surprising when you consider the UK’s rolling countryside and coastal views, they have been inspiring creative mind for centuries.

It isn’t just Devon that feature locally made gifts, there are many regions of the UK hosting craft fayres and events that focus on home and hand made goods. It is a huge movement in the UK and there is something very special about finding the perfect, unique gift for your loved ones. If you’re looking for somewhere to indulge our artistic side, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to join a course or workshop, or just attend an event and see how the professionals do it.

If you’re not into paintings and that sort of thing, don’t worry, the arts stretch much further than that. You can join in on one of the UK’s literature festivals where all your favourite authors host panels and workshops, drawing you into their fictional worlds. Some of the more famous ones, such as the Hay on Wye festival, Bath’s Children’s Literature Festival and YALC, take place annually and often sell out quickly. Many of these literature festivals take place at indoor venues and have accessible facilities, such as accessible toilets, level access and are suitable for wheel chair use.

Because of the rich heritage of the UK, you’ll find that wherever you look, you’ll find galleries featuring the very best of the UK’s artists, from painting to sculpture and more. Some of the world’s best known galleries can be found in the cities of the UK. Many galleries have been adapted to make them inclusive, even those that are housed in some of Britain’s oldest buildings. You’ll find lifts, wheelchair access, hearing loops and more, many of them are even welcoming of service animals, meaning that anyone can enjoy a few hours admiring some art at their leisure. Some galleries also offer ‘autism friendly’ opening hours where the exhibits are lit in a more comforting way and attendees can walk around in silence without having to worry about any other external stimuli.

As well as established galleries and venues, there are a number of arts bodies that organise exhibitions and performances in towns and cities all over the country and of course, the world famous music festivals, from Glastonbury to Reading and Leeds. The music festivals in the UK range from small park based gatherings to huge sprawling fields attracting the top acts in the music industry. The UK’s music festivals work hard to make sure their sites and the performance areas are accessible, so don’t shy away from them if it’s something you’ve always wanted to experience.

You’ll find art and craft events and attractions all over the country that are accessible and have a range of facilities to make sure you have a great time.

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Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre

Address

Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN

Telephone
01298 72050

customerservice@boh.org.uk

Buxton

Buxton Opera House and Buxton Cinema offer a variety of performances and cinema for everyone.

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The Museum of Berkshire Aviation

Address

Mohawk Way, Woodley, READING, Berks, RG5 4UE

Telephone
+44 0118 944 8089

MuseumBerksAv@gmail.com

READING

Aircraft, archives, photographs, related aviation items and uniforms housed in an historic hangar on the historic site of Woodley airfield.

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Hatton Country World

Address

Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, CV35 8XA

Telephone
01926 843411

hatton@hattonworld.com

Hatton

Enjoy a meander around the converted Victorian farm buildings that are home to Hatton’s Shopping Village, a walk or drive to Hatton Locks and for those with children a visit to Hatton Adventure World.

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Crafts Study Centre

Address

Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

Telephone
+44 (0)1252 891450

Farnham

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Inspired by... gallery

Address

The Moors National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

Telephone
01439 772737

inspiredbygallery@northyorkmoors.org.uk

Danby

The beautiful space of the Inspired by... gallery hosts changing exhibitions of work by contemporary artists who draw their inspiration from the landscape, life and colour of the North York Moors.

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Wroxham Barns

Address

Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QU

Telephone
01603 783762

info@wroxhambarns.co.uk

Norwich

Crafts studios where you can meet our talented artisans. Gifts, clothes, Norfolk food and fudge. Plant & Rose Centre. Meet the farmyard animals on Junior Farm with fun daily activities. Children’s Funfair and Mini Adventure Golf Course.

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The Devon Guild of Craftsmen

Address

Riverside Mill, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

Telephone
01626 832223

devonguild@crafts.org.uk

Bovey Tracey

Riverside Mill plays host to one of the South West’s biggest crafts venue with galleries, craft shop & café with a great landscape view.

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Snowshill Manor and Garden (National Trust)

Address

Snowshill, Broadway, Gloucestershire, WR12 7JU

Telephone
01386 852410

snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Broadway

Explore the treasures collected by one man with an eye for the unusual. Be intrigued by the story of Charles Wade, be amazed by his huge and varied collection from around the world and relax in the peaceful hillside garden.

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Seventh Wave Gallery

Address

28 Belle Vue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JS

Telephone
+44 01288 356935

mail@seventhwavegallery.co.uk

Bude

Friendly, modern gallery. Prints and originals by artists from Cornwall and beyond. Oils, acrylics, watercolours and mixed media. Also ceramics and 3D art

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Belgrave St Ives, Gallery

Address

22 Fore Street, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1HE

Telephone
+44 01736 794888

info@belgravestives.co.uk

St Ives

BELGRAVE ST IVES specialises in Modern British and Contemporary Art including Urban Art. There is a particular emphasis on work by artists associated with Cornwall from the 1930s to the present time.
The gallery works with a number of Artists, Art

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Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson

Address

Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN

Telephone
+44 (0)1329 233 734

fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk

Fareham

Fort Nelson is a superbly restored Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. It is home to the Royal Armouries national artillery collection with over 350 historic guns on display.

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Oriel Plas Glyn-Y-Weddw Arts Centre

Address

Llanbedrog, PWLLHELI, Gwynedd, LL53 7TT

Telephone
01758 740763

enquiry@oriel.org.uk

PWLLHELI

Arts Centre located within a Grade II* listed Victorian Gothic Mansion, with magnificent views of Cardigan Bay and the mountains of Snowdonia.

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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Address

Queens Road, West End, Bristol, BS8 1RL

Telephone
+44 (0)117 922 3571

bristolmuseums@bristol.gov.uk

West End, Bristol

Museum and art gallery exhibiting some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology and natural history in a magnificent building

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Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Address

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS

Telephone
+44 02392 510354

enquiries@submarine-museum.co.uk

Gosport

Discover the extraordinary life of a submariner first-hand at The Royal Navy Submarine Museum on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

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Museum of Gloucester

Address

Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1HP

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 396131

museums@gloucester.gov.uk

Gloucester

Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of nearly one million objects... The Museum of Gloucester tells the story of the city’s origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through…

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National Trust - Greenway House

Address

Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES

Telephone
01803 842382

greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk

Brixham

At Greenway you can take a glimpse into the holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. Christie said that Greenway was 'the loveliest place in the world.' You can explore the house filled with her collections,…

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Launceston Castle

Address

Castle Lodge, Launceston, CORNWALL, PL15 7DR

Telephone
+44 01566 772365

launceston.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

Launceston

The Castle dates from the early years of the Norman conquest. Towering over the town, it's a reminder of the power of the Earls (later Dukes) of Cornwall. Built by Count Robert Mortain (William The Conquerors half brother). Seasonal opening

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Mission Gallery Contemporary Art & Craft

Address

Mission Gallery Contemporary Art & Craft, Mission Gallery, Gloucester Place, Swansea, SA1 1TY

Telephone
01792 652016

info@missiongallery.co.uk

Gloucester Place

Mission Gallery is located in Swansea's Maritime Quarter, this former non denominational seamans chapel which has been restored and developed into a primary space for showing contemporary visual art.
The gallery has a changing exhibition

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Morwellham Quay Historic Port, Farm and Copper Mine

Address

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JL

Telephone
01822 832766

morwellham@btmmail.co.uk

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock

An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar (Devon/Cornwall boundary).

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Barleylands

Address

Barleylands, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD

Telephone
01268 290229

jenny@barleylands.co.uk

Billericay

Free range family fun in the Farm Park with all weather activities; farmyard friends, soft play, outdoor adventures, tractor & trailer ride and more. Plus 60+ Craft Village shops & studios to discover.

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