About Heritage open day

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024

Explore the unique history of Watts Gallery - Artists' Village. Enjoy free entry and tours to discover the heritage of this Arts and Crafts gem.

To celebrate Heritage Open Days, we are offering free entry on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September. There will be various ways to explore on the day, so visitors can learn more about our unique history.

See the work of Victorian artist George Frederic Watts in the Historic Galleries. You can also visit our latest exhibition, Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825-1895, that is dedicated to a 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints and Hiroko Imada at Watts, a new site-specific installation in the Sculpture Gallery by Hiroko Imada inspired by cherry blossom.

Discover the Grade I listed Watts Cemetery Chapel with magical decorative features designed by Mary Watts. Visit Limnerslease, the Arts & Crafts historic home and studios of our artist-founders. You can also explore 18 acres of woodland and gardens.

As part of your visit, you can browse our Shop. Discover a wide range of homewares, jewellery, books, stationery, clothing and ceramics. Above the Shop is Watts Contemporary Gallery, view our latest exhibition with artworks for sale. Stop off at the Tea Shop for takeaway treats or table service.

Don't miss these free talks and tours

  1. Historic gallery features oil paintings in gold frames and sculptures
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    Watts Gallery tour

  2. Vase in glass case in gallery
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    De Morgan exhibition tour