About Winter at Watts

This winter, enjoy an enchanting day out. See Victorian Virtual Reality, Limnerslease, home to George and Mary Watts and the Sculpture Gallery full of George's monumental sculptures, marvel at the decorative Watts Chapel, visit Roots and Journeys in Watts Contemporary Gallery and tuck into a seasonal menu in the Tea Shop. Wrap up warm, take a walk around the site and spot winter flowers and shrubs.

The Historic Galleries (including the De Morgan exhibition) are closed temporarily, following a small fire in an external building.

New year, new skills

Throughout January, be inspired by the incredible surroundings at Watts Gallery and try your hand at something new with opportunities to sketch onsite. All activities are free with admission.

Sketching studio

Saturday and Sundays throughout January, 10.30am - 4pm in the Clore Learning Studio. Practice your drawings skills, take away your masterpiece or add it to the sketching wall gallery! All materials will be provided. everyone welcome

Decorative panel hung on wall in gallery

Drop in and draw

Mondays throughout January, 10.30am - 12pm. Head to Limnerslease: Artists' Home for a relaxed sketching session in the house and studios. Materials will be provided, but if you'd like to bring your own please only bring dry materials (e.g. pencils or pastels). All abilities welcome.

A red room featuring a wooden fireplace, mirror and chaise longue

Limnerslease art detective trail

Everyday, 10.30am - 4pm. Pick up a trail to hunt for details and decorations around George and Mary Watts's house.

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A red and white room filled with paintings on the wall and on easels

Victorian Virtual Reality

We are delighted that Victorian Virtual Reality is opening again on Saturday 27 January. Don't miss your chance to see this fascinating exhibition dedicated to a 19th century craze that saw the birth of 3D images.

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