Compton Verney. An outstanding art gallery and so much more
The six permanent collections at Compton Verney include Neapolitan art from 1600 to 1800, Northern European art of 1450 to 1650, British portraits including paintings of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I, Chinese bronzes and pottery including objects from ancient Neolithic and Shang periods, British folk art, and the Enid Marx-Margaret Lambert collection of folk art from around the world which inspired the textile designs of Enid Marx (1902-1998). In addition there are usually two temporary exhibitions.
All of this and the wonderful landscape park designed by Capability Brown will be open for our group on the day of our visit.
Visit Cost
The price for this full day visit is £80 per person. This includes the cost of the coach, the entrance fee, guided tour, refreshments on arrival, lunch and cream tea.
You can pay either by bank transfer or by cheque.
Bank transfer: The Arts Society North Wiltshire. Sort code: 30-9199, account number: 00370546. Please give your name and “CV” as the reference
By cheque payable to The Arts Society North Wiltshire. Send to: Mike Short, 20 Kidston Way, Corsham, SN13 OJZ
What’s included
Travel by Coach leaving Melksham at 8.30 and arriving at Compton Verney about 10.30
Coffee/tea and homemade shortbread on arrival
Guided tour of the superb permanent collections in two or more small groups
Lunch of soup and sandwiches
Personal time to explore the galleries, house and park at your leisure
Cream tea with fruit scones, strawberry preserve and clotted cream
Depart by coach no later than 4.30, arriving back in Melksham at around 6.30
Register your interest now
To reserve a place please email mikeshort20@btinternet.com or telephone Mike on 01225 812945