Our Favourite Art Galleries in the Cotswolds
The stunning Cotswolds is home to an impressive number of art galleries, and with at least one in nearly every town, you certainly won’t be short of options. We have rounded up our favourites that you can spend a day exploring during your stay with Luxury Cotswold Retreats.
Compton Verney Gallery
Compton Verney Art Gallery is a magnificent 18th-century mansion surrounded by 120 acres of parkland landscaped by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The impressive permanent collections focus on six specific areas which are generally under-represented in other British museums and galleries: 16th-century Germanic art; 17th-century Neapolitan art; British portraiture, Chinese bronzes; British folk art; and the work of 20th-century textile designer Enid Marx. Set aside a morning to visit the gallery and take a walk around the beautiful gardens. There is also a lively programme of exhibitions, workshops, family events and wellness activities - so it’s always worth checking the calendar on their website.
Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ
The John Davies Gallery
This fantastic gallery handles fine 19th & 20th Century paintings as well as staging contemporary solo shows and thematic exhibitions. The gallery provides art of a high standard and quality in every aspect and is conveniently located on the High Street in Moreton-in-Marsh, near our fabulous interior shop Cotswold Grey.
Fosseway Business Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9NQ
The Fosse Gallery
The Fosse Gallery is a beautiful contemporary Cotswold art gallery which was founded in 1980. It has been described as one of the most important UK art galleries outside of London, handling some of the most prestigious contemporary British artists in the last thirty years. Gallery artists include numerous members of the Royal Academy of Arts, such as William Bowyer RA and Mary Fedden RA.
The Manor House, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AF
Trinity House, Broadway
Trinity House Paintings is an international art dealership specialising in Impressionist, Post- Impressionist, Modern British and 19th Century works. They have a strong reputation for the quality of the artworks on offer, from paintings and drawings to models and sculptures. The main gallery in Broadway is situated in a honey-coloured Tudor property at the foot of the rolling Cotswolds hills. It is hard to think of a more idyllic, tranquil setting in which to enjoy such an incredible array of artwork.
20 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DT
The Alain Rouveure Galleries, Todenham
The Alain Rouveure Galleries are rare “not for profit” destinations where you can buy beautiful gifts, antiques and tribal art. Here you’ll find Tibetan rugs, jewellery, tribal art, textiles and glass from the magical kingdoms of Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. All of the profits raised fund essential social projects in Nepal, so you can shop with a clear conscience. Whilst you are here, enjoy the Himalayan Coffee House and take a walk around the Gardens of Peace and Tranquillity.
Todenham, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9NU