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Overview
Gallery
Facilities
Accessibility

Compton Verney

Address

Nr Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire

CV35 9HZ

Contact

Tel : +44 01926 645500
+44 01926 645501

Family
£10.90 - £26.00

Child
£2.25 - £2.50

Concession
£4.50 - £11.00

adult
£5.40 - £13.00

Visitors of all ages are warmly welcomed to this award-winning art gallery.

The gallery is housed in a Grade I listed Georgian mansion remodelled by Robert Adam, surrounded by 120 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland.

Explore over 2000 works of art from around the world including: paintings from the 'Golden Age' of Italian art (1600-1800), Germanic art from 1450-1650; British portraits featuring work by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a collection of Tudor portraits; one of Europe's finest collections of Chinese bronzes; the UK's largest collection of British Folk Art and the Marx-Lambert collection, featuring work by textile designer Enid Marx.

Be enthralled by an exciting changing programme of exhibitions which in the past have included Van Gogh, Constable, Stanley Spencer, Peter Greenaway, Luc Tuymans and Francis Bacon.

Enjoy a refreshing break in the licensed waitress service cafe or enjoy a picnic and a stroll in our parkland.

There's also a programme of free daily tours, talks, adult workshops and family activities.

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Directions

By Road

Compton Verney is situated on the B4086 between Wellesbourne and Kineton.

From M40 take junction 12 and follow brown signs.

By Public Transport

By rail: Nearest stations are Leamington Spa, Banbury or Stratford upon Avon, approximately a 25 minute taxi ride from each.

By bus: From Wood Street Stratford-upon-Avon or Banbury bus station take the 269 call 0871 200 2233 for details. CitySightseeing Heart of Warwickshire bus service From Pen and Parchment Stratford-upon-Avon. Service runs every weekend throughout June and July, then daily from 24 July - 5 September. For details see www.city-sightseeing.com or call 01789 412680.

Compton Verney Folk Art Gallery - Copyright Compton Verney

Cafe at Compton Verney - Copyright Compton Verney

Compton Verney facilities include:

Dogs restrictions
First aid facilities
In countryside
Indoor event/attraction
Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Outdoor event/attraction
Smoking not permitted
Guided tours available for groups
Guided tours available for individuals
Educational Visits Accepted
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Delta accepted
Euros accepted
Group discounts available (min group size)
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted
Café/restaurant
Picnic site
Car park over 5 minutes’ walk
On site parking
Parking (free)
Approx length of visit
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Groups accepted
Min group size
Special group rates
TIC staff admitted free
Toilets

Compton Verney accessibility includes:

Audible alarm system
Clear signage throughout attraction, eg colour contrast, large letters, pictograms
Contrast markings on glass doors and full-height windows
Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance
Disability awareness training for all personnel
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Effective lighting throughout attraction for visually impaired visitors
Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance
Good colour/tonal contrast throughout attraction, eg doors contrast with floor/walls
Handrail by ramp
Handrail by steps
Hearing loop system available in appropriate areas, eg ticket counter
Information available in braille
Information available in large print
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Level access, ramp or lift to cafeteria
Level access, ramp or lift to gift shop
Level access, ramp or lift to information point
Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant
Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point

Contact - Compton Verney

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