Last month we were very sorry to be saying goodbye to Gary, our Head of Landscape and Gardens. Gary worked here managing, nurturing and developing our historic landscape for nearly 10 years! We wish him all the best in his new role, but he will be greatly missed. Before his final day we asked...
The installation of a new, outdoor sculpture by Israeli artist, Ariel Schlesinger, which was due to open to the public on Saturday 12 October at Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, has been delayed due to the discovery of archaeological remains. Three medieval burials were unearthed as the foundations were being dug to support...
Over the last fifteen years, Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park has forged a reputation for innovative exhibitions that attract crowds to the award-winning venue in Warwickshire. That is set to continue in 2020 with a diverse programme showcasing the artistic genius and influence of Lucas Cranach the Elder, the role of fabric as...
Can you believe the summer holidays are here already? Come along to Compton Verney for six weeks of activities for intrepid explorers! Compton Verney’s Summer Adventure There’s so much to do at Compton Verney, from exploring the galleries to racing down Wellingtonia Avenue, you couldn’t possible cram it all into one visit. Did...
The British know how to queue, as evidenced during a long day of filming for the BBC Antiques Roadshow at Compton Verney on Tuesday 2 July. 5300 people came to have their treasures assessed and their family stories heard. They arrived with carrier bags and boxes, newspaper wrapped packages and carrying improbably large paintings,...
Compton Verney – the award-winning art gallery and park in Warwickshire – has announced Penny Egan CBE as its new Chair of Trustees. She will replace the current Chair Kirsten Suenson-Taylor, who is stepping down after an outstanding 8-year tenure on the board of the charitable trust at the end of the year. Compton...
Julie Finch has been appointed the new Director of Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park. Ms Finch will take up her new position on 29th April 2019. She replaces former Director, Professor Steven Parissien, who stepped down from the role last month (November 2018) to become Director of the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto....
Looking to keep busy over the summer holidays? Whether there is rain or sunshine, there will be fun and interesting activities to keep all the family entertained over this summer. Visit our summer exhibitions Sat 30 June – Sun 30 September Enter the joyful and colourful Marvellous Mechanical Museum and Rodney Peppè’s World...
IN-LIGHT II Sat 28 October – Sun 29 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Experience an enchanting and contemportary ‘son et lumière’ by light artist Luxmuarlis in Compton Verney’s stunning grounds. This year’s light and sound display draws on poetry and nature in a series of beautiful light projections. This will be a popular event and...
