Winter at Watts | Watts Gallery and Artists' Village

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About Winter at Watts

This winter, enjoy an enchanting day out. SeeFlower Fairies™: The Magical World of Cicely Mary Barker, Limnerslease, home to George and Mary Watts and the Historic Galleries full of George's paintings and monumental sculptures. Marvel at the decorative Watts Chapel, visit In Print: Nature's Realm 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.

Plan your visit

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

Limnerslease: Artists' Home

Explore where George and Mary Watts lived and worked, and discover more about the people who created this special place.

Terracotta corridor with arches, the chapel stands in the background

Watts Chapel

Discover the spectacular Grade-1 listed mortuary chapel created by Mary Watts and the local community, and beautiful surrounding cemetery.

Large man on horse sculpture in gallery

Historic Galleries

Discover G F Watts's work as a painter and sculptor, and see large oil paintings as well as full-scale plaster models.

Flower Fairies™: The Magical World of Cicely Mary Barker

Step into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker (1895 - 1973), the creator of the much-loved Flower Fairies, in this playful exhibition.

A shot of two sculptures taken through the centre of a third during the 2022 Figure and Form exhibition

Watts Contemporary Gallery

Located in an old pottery, see dynamic contemporary exhibitions that support local, new and emerging craftspeople.

Grounds and walks

Situated along the North Downs Way, enjoy a winter walk to us. Once here, wander through woodland and play in the Verey Playwood.

Eat and shop

Cosy up with warm drinks and tuck into freshly made, seasonal food in the Tea Shop, grab a takeaway hot drink and snack at the Canvas Room, and shop for bespoke gifts, books and homewares in the Shop.

Events

Two visitors walk along the cemetery path, the terracotta chapel is in the background

Watts Chapel tour

Explore the complex symbolism behind the Grade I listed Arts & Crafts Chapel, recognised as one of the most important art nouveau buildings in Britain created by Mary Watts.

Two young women walk in the grounds at Watts gallery in autumn

Artists' Village Walking tour

Discover the architecture and Arts & Crafts of Watts Gallery - Artists' Village as you explore our site with an expert guide.

Mary Watts tour

This tour celebrates Mary Watts, her creativity and the projects that brought beauty and community engagement to Limnerslease, the Chapel and Compton Pottery.