About Summer holidays

Wednesday 23 July - Sunday 31 August

Join us for a sensational summer of fun at Watts Gallery.

We have lots on offer for families to explore Watts Gallery. You can bring the whole family for a full day of art, exploring and creativity. Don't forget to have an adventure in the Verey Playwood on your visit!

Join us for a summer bursting with creativity, imagination, scent and sensory delight for the whole family. Get crafty and creative during The Make Space and extra Clay Club workshops. On top of that, every day that the gallery is open, enjoy a fantastic range of free activities included with admission – and completely free for members!

What's on this summer

Daily, free with admission, highlights include:

  • Drop-in sketching studio – get creative in our Clore Studio
  • Giant games – Enjoy oversized fun on the Gallery lawn
  • Sensory play – Explore textures and sensations at Tent
  • Dress up – Step into the past with costumes inspired by our Victorian collection
  • Bubble station – Have floaty, bubbly fun on the Limnerslease Lawn
  • Collaborative installation – Add your mark in the Artist in Residence Studio
  • Verey Playwood – Climb, swing, and play outdoors in our woodland play area
  • Visit our collections and current exhibitions

Even more to explore:

Scent trails –

  • Follow your nose in the gallery to identify smells inspired by our collection and solve a crossword to earn a special badge
  • Discover natural aromas in the landscape with our outdoor scent trail

Artist-led workshops –

  • Make Space Wednesdays: A new hands-on creative activity each week
  • Clay Club: Shape and sculpt with terracotta on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays

Teashop, canvas room and visitor centre shop –

  • Why not stop in at our teashop or new canvas room at Limnerslease for delicious cakes, lunches and refreshments or visit our beautifully stocked shop for a special treat or gift.

Come for a day, stay for the summer. There’s something to spark every imagination at Watts Gallery!

Three people sitting outside at a table, drinking hot drinks and chatting.

Canvas room

While out in the sun, stop off at the Canvas room to get a quick drink and a bite to eat

What to expect on your day out

Explore our site

With free entry for under 5s.

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