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.

Pick up unique gifts

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 wheelchair use.

Diverse heritage attractions

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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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Address

Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1HP

Telephone
+44 (0)1903 221448

museum@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Worthing

Varied collections including art, costume, toys, archaeology and local history. Exciting programme of rotation exhibitions throughout the year. Garden hosts changing sculpture exhibitions.

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Studley Grange Butterfly World & Craft Village

Address

Hay Lane, Nr. Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9QT

Telephone
01793 852400

info@studleygrange.co.uk

Swindon

In Butterfly World and the animal paddock meet the otters and meerkats and visit the Craft Village offering a huge range of beautiful and interesting handcrafted gifts. Take refreshments in the 'Butterfly Cafe' overlooking the butterfly garden.

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Island Planetarium

Address

Fort Victoria Country Park, Westhill Lane, YARMOUTH, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RR

Telephone
01983 761555

enquiry@islandastronomy.co.uk

YARMOUTH

The Island Planetarium has been "Reaching for the Stars" for over 20 years, offering a fascinating journey through time & space; stimulating your imagination & mind, in our astrodome theatre & exhibition.

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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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New Brewery Arts

Address

Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH

Telephone
01285 657181

hello@newbreweryarts.org.uk

Cirencester

New Brewery Arts is the home of craft and making in the heart of the Cotswolds, with a gallery, onsite artists’ studios, café, shop, guest accommodation, and an extensive programme of over 200 courses and workshops. Admission is free.

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Forest Garden Shovelstrode

Address

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3PH

Telephone
07956 815458

info@forestgarden.info

East Grinstead

Forest Garden Shovelstrode is an inspirational place for people to learn about the principles of Forest Gardening and woodland crafts.

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St Michael's Tower

Address

Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2DH

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 526955

enquiries@gloucestercivictrust.org

Gloucester

St. Michael's Tower is home of Gloucester Civic Trust and ‘A tower of learning’ – a place where the community and visitors can learn about Gloucester’s rich past, while recording today’s history for future generations to enjoy.

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The Royal Gunpowder Mills

Address

Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY

Telephone
01992 707370

info@royalgunpowdermills.com

Waltham Abbey

The Royal Gunpowder Mills combines science, history and nature in a great day out that's fun for all the family.

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Weber Grill Academy

Address

Weber House, Baldon Lane, Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire, OX44 9LT

Telephone
02036301500

grillacademy@weberstephen.com

Marsh Baldon

A BBQ cookery school, open all year, with dedicated indoor and outdoor BBQ area, conferencing facilities, bar area, and outdoor seating area. Onsite Parking.

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We The Curious

Address

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB

Telephone
+44 (0)117 915 1000

info@wethecurious.org

Harbourside, Bristol

We The Curious (formerly At-Bristol Science Centre) is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and family.

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Alby Crafts & Gardens

Address

Cromer Road, Erpingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7QE

Telephone
01263 761652

info@albycrafts.co.uk

Norwich

A unique complex surrounded by 4 acres of exquisite gardens and home to some of the regions most accomplished craftspeople.

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Whitchurch Silk Mill

Address

28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AL

Telephone
01256 892065

info@whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

Whitchurch

A gem of industrial heritage in beautiful, rural Hampshire, Whitchurch Silk Mill is the oldest working silk museum in Britain; keeping alive silk weaving skills on Victorian machinery.

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Aldershot Military Museum

Address

Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LG

Telephone
01252 314598

enquiries@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

Aldershot

Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, Aldershot Military Museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian in the town since 1854.

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Historic Docks

Address

The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2ER

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 311190

info@glosdocks.co.uk

Gloucester

Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat trips and guided walks in summer months. The dockside also hosts the Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet and leisure quarter.

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Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower

Address

Heritage Way, Priddy's Hard, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4LE

Telephone
+44 023 9250 5600

info@explosion.org.uk

Gosport

Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

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RSPB Geltsdale

Address

RSPB Geltsdale, Hallbankgate, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2PW

Telephone
01697 746717

geltsdale@rspb.org.uk

Brampton

RSPB Geltsdale is a nature reserve set in the beautiful North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Geltsdale is home to black grouse, birds of prey and breeding wading birds and is ideal for walking.

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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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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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Gosport Gallery

Address

Ordnance Road, off the High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NQ

Telephone
023 9250 1957

enquiries@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

Gosport

Gosport Gallery hosts a wide variety of exhibitions and events from shows of the finest local artists to exhibitions drawing on the rich museum collections held by Gosport and Hampshire.

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