Cecil Higgins Art Gallery

Castle Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 3RP

Tel: +44 (0)1234 211 222
Fax: +44 (0)1234 327 149
Email: chag@bedford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.cecilhigginsartgallery.org


  • The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is situated in an attractive setting beside Castle Gardens and the River Ouse.
  • The Victorian Mansion is a recreation of an 1880s home including the world-famous Gothic room containing works by William Burges
  • There are changing exhibitions of watercolours, prints, drawings from the Gallery's collection which includes artists such as Gainsborough, Cotman, Constable, Turner, Burne-Jones, Sutherland, Freud, Durer, Rembrandt, Picasso and Warhol. (Visitors wishing to see particular works are advised to telephone the Gallery beforehand)
  • The re-displayed Decorative Art Gallery features ceramics, glass, silver & textiles from the 17th to mid 20th centuries including William Burges, Whitefriars Glass, Arts & Crafts, Tiffany and Edward Bawden.
  • The history of lace-making can be seen through a comprehensive survey of East Midlands and international lace industries. The Gallery also houses the world famous Thomas Lester Collection of Bedfordshire Maltese Lace.
  • Access - ramp to building, flat access on ground floor, lift to first floor, disabled toilet and wheelchair available on request.
  • Self-service coffee lounge and Gallery shop

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    The Gallery will be closing on 17 June 2007 for refurbishment. It is expected to re-open in 2009.

    Tuesday to Saturday: 11.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 4.45pm).
    Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays: 2.00 - 5.00pm.
    Closed Mondays & Good Friday.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Free Admission.

    Directions
    Rail: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road.
    Car: Car Parks at Castle Lane and Lurke Street.
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