This is a gem of a find, tucked away in the village of Compton…read more The gallery is the only one in the UK dedicated to a single artist, and contains the works of George Frederic Watts, the 19th Century British Symbolist painter whose works also hang in the Tate Gallery in London. Married to the potter and philanthropist Mary Fraser-Tytler, the developed the site as a centre for teaching pottery and other artistic skills. The gallery opened in 1904 but has been expanded over the years. Designed in the Arts & Crafts style, the galleries are top-lit to display Watts' paintings under natural light. The complex also includes Limnerlease, the artists' home, now a museum, a shop, contemporary art gallery (with rotating exhibitions) and two studios where courses are held. It is known for its lectures and events. Most people, however, just visit for the tea shop and the lovely grounds. The tea shop is housed in the same building as the shop, but there's a separate serving hatch if you want to eat outside. In high summer, they erect a large marquee and serve meals in the garden of the gallery as well. On our visit, we sampled the Welsh Rarebit (one with mushroom & tomato, one with bacon & sausage). Served with a salad garnish on a thick slive of sourdough bread, these were filling and delicious. They also serve an extensive collection of cakes. We've found service to be a little haphazard when it is very busy, though it is always freindly, and it such a lovely spot we come back again and again. The site has two parking areas, but it does get busy in summer (there is also parking at Limnerlease and the Clore Learning Studio, opposite). The village itself is also known for the Watts Memorial Chapel, which is a short walk from the Gallery and can be visited at the same time. The chapel - with an astonishingly lavish interior in the British Art Nouveau style, with Celtic, Eqyptian and Romanesque inspiration - was designed by Mary Fraser-Tytler, second wife of George Frederic Watts.

This is a fabulous art gallery. You must visit in order to see what good art looks like. As part of…read moreyour trip here you can even pop into the gift shop and then have some tasty nice food in the onsite tearoom. Recommended. Check on the website to find some details of events etc. Nice place.

I tried the link to your site and didnt get anything hence this post. Please excuse the…read moreunconvential. Please see photos of my oil on canvas 1 x 1m with wooden backing frames. These are abstract sky, sea and landscapes that form a series of meditations. If you are interested in displaying my artworks please contact me midwifemediator@gmail.com or give your phone number and I can call you (I am without a mobile at the moment). I have other smaller pieces and am working on Birth Art projects. Please feel free to ask anything, Paul

From the owner: eXpression Fine Art Gallery offers a great choice in original art. We sell a wide range of…read moreoriginals, limited edition and open edition prints, photography, sculpture and jewellery by both local and other fine artists. The Gallery also provides a high quality bespoke framing service, all of which is performed in house.

The gallery itself is a work of art and worth a look alone. The work here is totally original and…read morecomplex, I don't think there is anything like this style of art anywhere else. It was a lucky find down a street I wouldn't normally use. I'm saving my pennies for the Butterfly one. This gallery is a little bit cool and the owner is quite quirky and good for a chat if you pop in. Its new and I hope it enjoys the success that it rightly deserves.