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During this half term break, please consider booking your visit in advance.

Doing this reduces queuing at the Welcome Centre when you arrive.

Things to do
at
Compton Verney

Two women in an art gallery looking at portraits. One woman is taking a photo with her phone of a black and white portrait of a person covering their mouth. Next to it is a classical portrait of a pale-skinned woman in ornate dress.

Explore the
GALLERIES

In addition to our regularly changing temporary exhibitions, visitors can enjoy our six permanent art collections – Folk Art, Portraits and Miniatures, Marx-Lambert, Northern Europe, Naples and Chinese Bronzes.

Art at Compton Verney

Spend time 

in the Grounds

A place to stretch your legs and your mind.

An escape. A canvas. A dog walk. A park. A playground. A picnic. A new perspective. A breath of fresh air.

Explore outdoors

A woman is playfully playing on a zipline with a young girl in a wooded area with wooden structures in the background.

KIDS GO FREE

There are so many family friendly activities to get involved with at Compton Verney. We have a free and inclusive play offer for all ages and abilities. You’ll discover resources to explore the galleries, creative making in the Discovery Room, as well as play blocks, sandpits and a fantastic playground in the woodland.

Kids and Families

 

Eat, drink & Relax

Take a break in your day and tuck into a fresh, seasonal and locally sourced meal or light snack in our café. The perfect spot for relaxing and catching up with friends and family or refuelling for the next leg of your Compton Verney adventure. Whatever it is, our team will be delighted to welcome you.

Café at Compton Verney

Two peoples speak in a cafe with mugs of hot drink. The interior is wooden panelling and lit-up artworks on the wall.
Photo by Fisher Studios

Visit the shop

Shop a range of bespoke products and ranges from local designers all from the comfort of your own home with our online shop. It’s got everything you need from unique jewellery to stylish homeware, and you can even get your hands on a Compton Verney guidebook, we have something perfect for every occasion.

Visit the online shop