Down Lane
Compton
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1DQ
Tel: 01483 810235
Email: wattsgallery@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.wattsgallery.org.uk(this page opens in a new window)
The BBC Restoration Village finalist, Watts Gallery houses the studio collection of the eminent Victorian painter and sculptor G F Watts OM RA (1817-1904). Watts has been described as 'England's Michelangelo' and his collection includes portraits of great Victorians, landscapes, drawings, rare models of Watt's sculptures Physical Energy and Lord Tennyson and paintings depicting the great themes of life. Watts Gallery also displays a collection of works by Mary Watts. It is the only purpose built art gallery in Britain to show a single, professional artist's collection. From 1 September 2008, restoration begins on the Main Gallery but there will be a wide range of activities on the estate.
Open:
Until 31 March
From 1 April
The gallery is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Admission: Free