The Mercer Art Gallery |
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Situated 100 yards from the entrance to the Valley Gardens and Royal Pump Room Museum, the Mercer Art Gallery is home to the District's superb collection of Fine Art. Originally built in 1806 as Harrogate's first spa building, 'The Promenade Room' has been restored to its former glory.
The Gallery hosts a diverse programme of events and exhibitions, ranging from national touring exhibitions of painting, photography, sculpture and crafts, to the display of work by local artists. Exhibitions in 2006 include Paula Rego's graphic art, John Goto's New World Circus photographs, British landscapes, women's artfrom the permanent collection and historic textiles from Temple Newsam House.
There is ramped access at the side door. The toilet is suitable for people with disabilities. One car parking space is reserved on Swan Road for visitors with disabilities.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays.Closed 24th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Free.
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Directions
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| Follow signs to the town centre. You will come onto a one way system. Follow brown tourist signs to the Royal Pump Room Museum and Mercer Art Gallery. Three hour disc parking is available outside the gallery, discs available at the front desk. The nearest pay and display car park is Montpellier Shoppers. |
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The Mercer Art Gallery Postcode for SatNav: HG1 2SA |
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Nearby Attractions
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The Royal Pump Room Museum
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Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa. |
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr
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One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales! |
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Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well
(3 Miles)*
Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago in the times of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. She was born in a cave beside Knaresborough' s mysterious Petrifying Well. |
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