Planning to visit us this week? Here’s some tips to help you enjoy your visit during the heatwave

If you’d like to avoid the peak temperatures, we’ll be open from 10am – 5pm, Wed 24 – Sun 28 Jun
The shuttle bus will be running throughout the week, going between the Welcome Centre and the galleries/café
The galleries are climate-controlled, take your time exploring the art collections and exhibitions in the cool
The woodland area by the lake provides plenty of shade
You can top up your water with our free water station in the café
Cold drinks and ice creams can be purchased at both the Welcome Centre and café

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A leading visual arts destination, in Warwickshire

Six collections on display, curated temporary exhibitions, plus workshops, one-off events and activities for all ages

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Wed – Sun:

Grounds: 10am-5pm

Galleries: 10.30am-5pm

Closed Mon and Tue, except bank holiday Mondays

Book day tickets

Admission pricing:
Admission type	Pre-book	On the day
Gift Aid	£22.50	£24.50
Without Gift Aid	£20.45	£22.27
Children 18 & under	Free	Free
Universal/Pension credit	£2.00	£2.00

Book day tickets

Bruegel to Rembrandt:Drawing Life,Sketching Wonder

Detailed engraving of bustling village life with figures engaged in farming, trade, and household work, illustrating scenes of prudence.

Exhibitions Included in Admission

Bruegel to Rembrandt:
Drawing Life,
Sketching Wonder

Sat 14 Mar – Sun 28 Jun 2026

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Troublemakers andProphetsElizabeth Allen and Other Visionary Artists

Textile panel of a woman in a purple dress inside a house, holding a beetle, with several beetles crawling on the floor.

Exhibitions Included in Admission

Troublemakers
and
Prophets
Elizabeth Allen and Other Visionary Artists

Sat 28 Mar – Mon 31 Aug 26

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ModernMasterpieces:Paintings from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

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Exhibitions Included in Admission

Modern
Masterpieces:
Paintings from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Wed 12 Nov 25 - Sun 6 Sep 26

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Sculpture in the park

Four golden sculptures are displayed in front of a grand classical building with columns; two large trophy-like pieces with eyes and faces, and two smaller helmet-shaped sculptures.

Exhibitions Included in Admission

Sculpture
in the
park

Now open

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The Pattern of Life: Enid Marx and Modern British Design

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Exhibitions Included in Admission

The Pattern of Life:
Enid Marx and Modern British Design

Sat 18 Jul 26 – Sun 3 Jan 27

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Raqib Shaw:night sonnets

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Exhibitions Included in Admission

Raqib Shaw:
night sonnets

Sat 19 Sep 26 – Sun 21 Feb 27

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Nancy Cadogan: The Lost Trees

Large oak tree with golden leaves against a bright blue sky, standing alone in a green field with a golden horizon.

Exhibitions Included in Admission

Nancy Cadogan:
The Lost Trees

Fri 2 Oct - Sun 22 Nov 26

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Summer at Compton Verney

View our latest events, workshops, family activities and more

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luminarium

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Compton Verney

Wednesday 26 – Monday 31 August

An immersive sensory experience for everyone.

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Talks & Lectures

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mark hill

Thu 9 Jul 2026

11.30am – 12.45pm

the Great British Food Festival

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Events

the
Great British
Food Festival

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Jul 2026

Archaeological Secrets Tour:Compton Murdak, Our Hidden Village

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Talks & Lectures

Archaeological Secrets Tour:
Compton Murdak, Our Hidden Village

Fri 26 Jun

Oddsocks Theatre PresentsROMEO AND JULIET

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Events

Oddsocks Theatre Presents
ROMEO AND JULIET

Sat 11 Jul 2026

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Events Included in Admission

Plein Air

with Warwickshire Open Studios

Sun 13 Sep 2026, 10.30am - 5pm

Heritage Open Days atCompton Verney

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Events

Heritage Open Days
at
Compton Verney

Free entry to Compton Verney

Fri 11 – Sat 12 Sep 2026

WONDERWEDNESDAYS

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Family Activities Included in Admission

WONDER
WEDNESDAYS

Weds during Term Time

Galleries & Grounds

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Galleries & Grounds

Food and Drink

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Café

Food and Drink

Shop

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Shop

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ENJOY AN
EXTRAORDINARY
YEAR of
ART, NATURE
& CREATIVITY

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Venue Hire

From family and friends to business partners and clients, Compton Verney is the perfect home for your event.

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Parties & Occasions

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Corporate Events

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Weddings