Welcome to The Stanley Spencer Gallery
This Gallery is dedicated to the life and work
of Sir Stanley Spencer RA. (1891 - 1959)
The Stanley Spencer Gallery was first opened in 1962,
three years after the artist's death. It stands as a lasting memorial
to the man who became synonymous with the village of Cookham. He loved
his home; it gave him the strength and comfort he needed to be able to
allow his imagination to soar and to fully exploit his genius talent for
drawing and painting.
Opened by Spencer's friends and supporters it is still
totally run by volunteers and has a wonderful collection of more than
100 of his paintings and drawings. In 2007 the Gallery was awarded a large
grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund which enabled the former Methodist
chapel to be transformed into a stunning exhibition space. Two exhibitions
are held each year. The Summer Exhibition sees the Gallery's own collection
augmented with loans from other galleries and private owners. There is
also a fine archive of photographs, books and other written material.
The Gallery welcomes both the casual browser and the serious student equally.
Kings Hall, High Street, Cookham on Thames, Berkshire, SL6 9SJ Tel: +44
01628 471885
OPENING TIMES:
| SUMMER: 1 April
- 31 October 2010 |
| EVERY DAY 10.30 am - 5.30 pm
(Summer Exhibition opened Thursday 1 April 2010) |
| WINTER:
4 November 2010 - 27 March 2011 |
| Thursday to Sunday
only
11.00 am - 4.30 pm
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| (Open Christmas week, except Christmas
Day) |
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ADMISSION CHARGES
| ADULTS |
£3.00 |
| CONCESSIONS |
£2.00 (Seniors, Students),
The Art Fund - Free |
| CHILDREN |
Free |
| FRIENDS |
Free (ON PRODUCTION OF MEMBERSHIP
CARD) |
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GROUP BOOKINGS WITH TALK £50 PLUS
ADMISSION. WALK ONLY £20 (MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE:
01628 471885) |
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PAYMENT AND GROUPS
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Groups Accepted - Pre-booking
essential preferably Mon-Friday mornings. Groups of 25 and over
may be split NO GROUP RATES
Max group size - 50
Min group size - 6
Special Opening by appointment only - Extra Charge
Major Credit Cards taken
American Express
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FEATURES
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Air conditioning throughout
All weather attraction
Gift shop
Guided tours by arrangement
Open on bank holidays
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
No food and drink
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PARKING AND TRANSPORT
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Free on street parking only ( 2 hour limit)
Free small car park close by (gets full)
Maidenhead railway station within 5 miles
Cookham railway station within walking distance
Bus stop close by
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ACCESSIBILITY
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Lift to first floor
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large
print guides, Gallery guide is available in large print.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Ramp/Level Access
Toilet Facilities
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