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As the holiday season starts, we're sharing 5 things to enjoy at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village this December

1. Get festive

See beautiful decorations around our site, including twinkly Christmas trees and lights. Pay a visit to Father Christmas, book onto The Make Space or enjoy some storytelling.

Christmas tree with fairy lights in Limnerslease

Christmas at Limnerslease: Artists' Home

2. Say hello to our resident robins

Spot our friendly robins, they particularly like to hang out outside the Tea Shop.

A robin sits on a branch outside the gallery

Robin at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village

3. Browse and buy unique art in Watts Contemporary Gallery

Our latest Watts Contemporary Gallery exhibition In Print: Kaleidoscopic is a riot of colour. Find unique prints to buy. They’re the perfect Christmas gift for friends and family.

A series of smiley faces in varied colours positioned equal distance apart in rows on a white background

Gerry Baptist, Smilies of many colours after Damien

4. Visit the remarkable Watts Cemetery Chapel

This Grade I-listed terracotta chapel is the work of artist and designer Mary Watts. Over 70 people from the local community helped her create it between 1895 and 1904. Free to visit as part of your day with us.

Interior of the chapel. Angels are depicted in rows and narrow windows let in some light.

5. Join a Dreams and Stories exhibition tour

Visit our exhibition Dreams and Stories: Modern Pre-Raphaelite Visionaries and join a tour. On 15 December you can learn more about the women featured in the exhibition.

A women reading a book by candlelight

Marianne Stokes, Candlemas Day, c.1901, tempera on wood, Tate

Tate

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