Controversy surrounded the construction and funding of The Lightbox however in its first year the…read moreorganisation has shown its worth. A futuristic aluminium outer skin and an asymetric design (which has already won a couple of architectural awards) houses an award winning arts space. There's something for everyone here, be it an exhibition on the history of Woking, art exhibitions or even live music events. A cafe provides a relaxed atmosphere and an outdoor space on the banks of the Basingstoke canal. Children can find both education and entertainment in the education rooms. Visit for free although some exhibitions may attract a small additional charge. Jazz with Sunday Brunch (2nd Sunday of month usually) is particularly good and it's free. Don't judge by the outside or the amount spent - go see for yourself!

The Lightbox is worth a visit just to admire the building (which is, in my opinion, quite…read morebeautiful, although some appear to think otherwise). It has a shell of yellow-gold aluminium scales and the front is smartly wood-panelled, while the black metal gate is somewhat Art Nouveau in style, with a pattern slightly reminiscent of wild iris. There's a small courtyard outside with seating for the café-restaurant, as well as a charming and futuristic garden featuring some metal plant sculptures and small grassy domes. There is also indoor seating for the café. There's a small shop selling souvenirs, the work of local artisans, and books and gifts relating to the exhibitions. The Lightbox has several floors with various exhibition rooms. There is a permanent exhibition about local history, which is very engaging and features several interactive displays to keep children interested. When it opened, The Lightbox secured an excellent exhibition about the animation company Aardman, but subsequent exhibitions have been slightly smaller in scale and rather less impressive, although still worth a visit. Most are free to view, but one or two have a ticket price of a few pounds. A summer pavilion providing extra exhibition space is promised for the courtyard outside, which will be paid for by the recent Art Fund Prize that the gallery deservedly received. The Lightbox is a good place to while a way an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon, but beware: don't plan to visit on a bank holiday as it is closed on Mondays.

Really friendly, helpful staff. The bespoke framing service is brilliant! My father had his war…read moremedals framed here and they looked incredible. The framing team are proper craftsmen. Also a good range of pictures and prints. Beautiful gallery - I love it there.

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 Fountain gallery is an asset to Bridge Road. We need somewhere like this. Although it is a…read moresmall shop it is amazingly effective. The premise is that it is a cooperative art gallery. It is collectively run by 18 artists who showcase their work here on alternate times. The Fountain Gallery also have guest artists. Usually each artist is allocated a certain period of time in which to showcase their work. I believe that the times are not fixed. Most artists seem to take it over for about a month. During this time they oversee the gallery, so customers can come and talk to the artists about their work. The art comes in a mixture of forms. Generally it is painted work, most in watercolours, sometimes there are photographers who exhibit their work. Occasionally there are potters. Although the gallery closes at 6, I have often walked past and seen open evenings, it is worth phoning ahead to find out what is on.

If you're a fan of accessible art and like making new discoveries this is a lovely little gallery…read morethat warrants a regular visit. It's a co-operative of many artists so the exhibitions change frequently and, as a bonus, are run by the artists themselves. Come here to enjoy the art in relaxing surroundings, perhaps with a glass of wine to enhance your pleasure. Talk to the artist and buy anything from a postcard to a limited-edition print or even a full-blown oil painting or sculpture. If you want to turn yourself into a work of art you can sometimes buy, or commission, a pretty piece of original jewellery too.

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.

This is a little gem of a place! Stanley Spencer is one of Britain's best loved painters and he…read moreused to live in this village. Somehow, there is this amazing gallery with some of his most famous work in this pretty village. I've been many, many times and I love it the same every time I come. It's not big but it's quite clever and delightful.

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.