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Exhibitions

Scented Visions: Smell in Art 1850—1915

Until 09 Nov 2025
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New year, new creative workshops

Try something new with a workshop, from ceramic courses to sketching sessions
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Celebrating Mary Watts

25 November 2024 marks the 175th anniversary of our founder Mary Watts. Discover more about her life, work and legacy.
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Exhibitions

Handcrafted

Until 01 Jun 2025
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Discover artworks by George and Mary Watts

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Shop exhibition ranges

Discover the Flower Fairies range on the online shop
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Join today and enjoy a year of art, for less than £3 a month
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Opening Times

Open daily, 10.30am - 5pm

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Contact us

Phone: 01483 810235
Email: info@wattsgallery.org.uk

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Getting here

Watts Gallery,
Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

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Plan your visit

From opening times to accessibility, find out everything you need to know before visiting.
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Explore what to see

Discover our Historic Galleries, Limnerslease, Chapel, Shop, Contemporary Gallery, Tea Shop, grounds and gardens.
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Find out what's on

From exhibitions to creative workshops, Watts Gallery is a place of making and inspiration.
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Walks and maps

Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Watts Gallery is the perfect place to stop and refuel on a walk exploring the area.
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Eat and drink

Try our famous Welsh rarebit, or choose from homemade soups, sandwiches and salads.

Watts Gallery is so much more than an art gallery. As a charity, we are about...

Nuturing creativity

We encourage creativity and making for all.
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Inclusive community

We collaborate with our community to welcome all to enjoy art and creativity.

Providing a place to inspire

Our site includes the home and studios of our founders, art galleries, exhibitions, a Chapel, Shop, Tea Shop and more!

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Discover over 7,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, prints and photographs in Watts Gallery's collection.

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Read our blog

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  1. Article

    All smell is disease, essay by Dr Christina Bradstreet

    12 May 2025
  2. Article

    Smelling Flowers, essay by Dr Christina Bradstreet

    12 May 2025
  3. Article

    Seeing Smell, essay by Dr Christina Bradstreet

    12 May 2025

We are delighted to announce that the Watts Gallery is now recognised under the Arts Council’s UK Museum Accreditation Scheme. We have been accredited for excelling in the fundamental requirements of a museum, such as the management of our collection, our engagement with visitors and our governance. Our thanks go to everyone who has made this possible.