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Type : Gallery
Location : Stratford-upon-avon
Visitors of all ages are warmly welcomed to this Award winning art gallery. Housed in a grade I listed Robert Adam mansion, surrounded by 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland, Compton Verney offers a memorable day out.
Explore artworks from around the world including: paintings from the 'Golden Age' of Italian art (1600-1800), Germanic art from 1450-1650; British portraits featuring work by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a collection of Tudor portraits; one of Europe's finest collections of Chinese bronzes; the UK's largest collection of British Folk Art and the Marx-Lambert collection, featuring work by textile designer Enid Marx.
Be enthralled by an exciting changing programme of exhibitons which in the past have included Van Gogh, Peter Greenaway, Luc Tuymans and paintings by Turner and Constable.
Enjoy a refreshing break in the licensed waitress service cafe or relax outside and enjoy a picnic.
There's also a programme of tours, talks, workshops and family activities.
Price details for Compton Verney
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Opening times - Compton Verney
15/03/2008-14/12/2008
Tuesday
11:00-17:00
Address:
Compton Verney, Warwick, Stratford-upon-avon, CV35 9HZ
Telephone:
+44 01926 645500
Fax:
+44 01926 645501
Email:
info@comptonverney.org.uk
Website:
Visit theWebsite
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