A 17th century building hosting individual studios and a variety of creatives...and long eared bats to boot!
GALLERY: WESTBURY ARTS CENTRE
ADDRESS: Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, MK5 6AA
OPENING HOURS: By appointment - and check the website for special events
SPECIALISING IN: Art and Craft, studio spaces, exhibitions and creative events
ART POLICY: To promote, maintain, improve and advance education and appreciation of the arts in all forms among the people of Milton Keynes and the surrounding area
MOST LIKELY TO SEE: A wide range of art and craft, illustrators and designers working in their studios and associated art exhibitions and creative events
LESS LIKELY TO SEE: Music events
WHY PAY A VISIT: This fantastic site is nestled next to the ancient Shenley Wood, originally mentioned in the Domesday book and part moated the 17th C building is filled with atmosphere and history.
The grounds are a haven for wildlife such as great crested newts and the house is home to long eared bats.
The studios are throughout the buildings and a selection of spaces are temporary, so that members of the public can come and try their hand at art and creative projects.
Throughout the year we have an extensive programme of creative events, educational art workshops and events for the family which are advertised on our website, Facebook and through Twitter
CHECK: www.westburyartscentre.co.uk
