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Explore our site

With many artworks, buildings and 18 acres to explore we welcome you to spend an enjoyable day at Watts Gallery.

Whether you visit with friends, family or by yourself you'll find plenty to interest and inspire you. Discover all there is to see...

A bronze sculpture of Clytie, a bust turning her head in profile. In the background a visitor views paintings on the red wall.

Watts Gallery

Discover G. F. Watts' most iconic artworks in the Historic Gallery plus visit the De Morgan Exhibition, Temporary Exhibition and Sculpture Galleries
A red room featuring an alcove, patterned rug, decorative white ceiling and green sofa

Limnerslease: Artists' Home

Visit the home and studios of our founders George Frederic Watts and Mary Seton Watts and find out more about their work, practice and life in Compton
Chapel interior from the doorway, the walls are covered with symbols and Celtic designs

Watts Cemetery Chapel

Marvel at the creativity of Mary Watts' Grade I listed terracotta masterpiece

Grounds and gardens

Discover artworks including Physical Energy and enjoy walks across our gardens and woodlands
White vases with colourful patterns on a table with a vase of yellow flowers

Watts Contemporary Gallery

Discover contemporary art for sale in a changing programme of selling shows
Child tucks into cake at Tea Shop

Eat and drink

Refuel with delicious, locally-sourced food at Watts Café
Two visitors browse prints in Shop

Shop

Browse unique gifts, handmade items and artisanal products

Pottery Studio

Open for workshops and courses only
A craftsman meticulously cuts a frame component using specialized equipment in a busy framing workshop, surrounded by materials and samples, demonstrating the precision involved in custom framing.

KD Fine Art

This family-run picture framing business is located above the Shop.

Exhibitions and events

  1. Event

    Festive pottery: Gingerbread houses

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  2. Event

    Sketching by candlelight

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  3. Event

    Bauble decoration with Grayshott Pottery

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A day out at Watts Gallery

Discover more on your visit

  1. A celtic style cross in the woodlands
    Article

    The Celtic Cross: in memory of George Frederic Watts

    12 January 2019
  2. Black and white photo of pottery works, with pots and a horse
    Article

    Mary Watts and the Compton Pottery

    17 April 2019
  3. Group of people enjoying a picnic on the lawn outside the Historic Gallery
    Article

    Best picnic spots around Watts Gallery

    27 June 2023