The Watergate Street Gallery, Chester
The Watergate Street Gallery, established in 1992, is a vibrant independent art space with a clear philosophy: to bring fresh, distinctive, and affordable art to as wide an audience as possible. Unlike galleries with publisher ties, this Chester gem is free to source from anywhere, ensuring its collection remains unique, with many works unavailable in any other gallery in the UK.
Nestled in historic Watergate Street, the gallery’s prime location invites visitors to enjoy Chester’s charming architecture and local shops while immersing themselves in the art. The gallery itself blends modern design with classic touches, creating an inspiring space to explore its extensive collection.
Boasting over 1,000 framed pictures, alongside sculptures, ceramics, and textiles, the Watergate Street Gallery caters to all tastes and budgets. Whether you admire the delicate beauty of traditional art or the bold edge of contemporary pieces, the gallery offers a carefully curated mix that appeals to seasoned collectors and casual visitors alike. Both established and emerging artists are showcased here, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving experience.
Beyond its permanent collection, the gallery regularly hosts special exhibitions that spotlight specific artists, themes, or movements. These events are often complemented by talks, workshops, and guided tours, adding layers of insight and engagement to the visitor experience. For those eager to try their hand at art, the gallery offers classes and workshops, welcoming participants of all skill levels.
The gallery also encourages visitors to take home a piece of their experience. Its shop features a variety of art prints, artisan crafts, and unique souvenirs, while the on-site café provides a cozy spot to relax and reflect on your visit. With its eclectic offerings and welcoming atmosphere, the Watergate Street Gallery stands as a must-visit destination in Chester, celebrating art in all its forms.
Nestled in historic Watergate Street, the gallery’s prime location invites visitors to enjoy Chester’s charming architecture and local shops while immersing themselves in the art. The gallery itself blends modern design with classic touches, creating an inspiring space to explore its extensive collection.
Boasting over 1,000 framed pictures, alongside sculptures, ceramics, and textiles, the Watergate Street Gallery caters to all tastes and budgets. Whether you admire the delicate beauty of traditional art or the bold edge of contemporary pieces, the gallery offers a carefully curated mix that appeals to seasoned collectors and casual visitors alike. Both established and emerging artists are showcased here, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving experience.
Beyond its permanent collection, the gallery regularly hosts special exhibitions that spotlight specific artists, themes, or movements. These events are often complemented by talks, workshops, and guided tours, adding layers of insight and engagement to the visitor experience. For those eager to try their hand at art, the gallery offers classes and workshops, welcoming participants of all skill levels.
The gallery also encourages visitors to take home a piece of their experience. Its shop features a variety of art prints, artisan crafts, and unique souvenirs, while the on-site café provides a cozy spot to relax and reflect on your visit. With its eclectic offerings and welcoming atmosphere, the Watergate Street Gallery stands as a must-visit destination in Chester, celebrating art in all its forms.
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The Watergate Street Gallery on Map
Sight Name: The Watergate Street Gallery
Sight Location: Chester, England (See walking tours in Chester)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Chester, England (See walking tours in Chester)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Chester, England
Create Your Own Walk in Chester
Creating your own self-guided walk in Chester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Chester Introduction Walking Tour
Chester is a walled city in Cheshire. It was originally founded in 79 AD as a Roman fort with the name Deva Victrix. It was garrisoned until the 4th century when it was abandoned by the Romans. It is thought that the area was settled by Anglo-Saxons during medieval times. It was also briefly occupied by the Danes.
Chester was very important during the Industrial Revolution. This is largely due... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Chester was very important during the Industrial Revolution. This is largely due... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Chester's City Walls
Chester City Walls are the oldest, longest and most complete (missing only just about 100 meters) historic defensive structure in Britain. Walking the full circuit of this ancient fortification provides wondrous views, wherever you choose to go, down into the city, and offers a fantastic insight into Chester's rich history.
First built by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago, the Walls were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
First built by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago, the Walls were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Chester's Black-and-white Architecture Tour
While the origins of Chester date back to Roman Times, much of the city center, and by far the greatest part of it, looks medieval. Indeed, if you visit the city, the first thing you notice is the magnificent black-and-white architecture. Despite their appearance, however, the majority of these buildings are Victorian by the time of construction.
The Black-and-White Revival was an architectural... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
The Black-and-White Revival was an architectural... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles