Verified cultural guide · Bath 2026
Art galleries in Bath: directory, map and artistic districts
40 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers, including 27 addresses offering works for sale
In the UNESCO-listed Georgian city, public collections interact with private galleries, workshops and a vibrant craft scene. From the Abbey Quarter to Walcot, from Locksbrook to workshop routes, then to Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham and Bruton, this directory brings together useful places to see, understand and buy art.
Bath, Walcot, Somerset and WiltshireFilter by industry, specialty, or purchase opportunity, then check current exposure.
Understanding the Bath art scene
Georgian heritage, public collections and living creation
The Victoria Art Gallery and the Holburne Museum provide historical depth; Fine Arts, Gallery Nine, Sandra Higgins and 8 Holland Street structure the local market. In Walcot and Locksbrook, artists, students and artist-led venues renew the scene, while the courses of Bear Flat, Widcombe and Newbridge directly open the workshops. Towards Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Frome and Bruton, the journey extends to internationally recognized galleries.
Distinguish between museum and gallery
A museum maintains a collection; a shopping mall represents artists and can convey price, availability and provenance. Artist-led places favor experimentation, workshops and temporary exhibitions.
Group visits
Abbey Quarter, York Street and Milsom Street can be explored on foot. Walcot and Pulteney form a second loop; Widcombe, Locksbrook and the RUH require more time. Keep the addresses of Somerset for a dedicated excursion.
Check access
Museums have regular hours, but workshops, fairs and artist-led spaces sometimes open only for an exhibition. Historic houses and some routes require a reservation or only operate on fixed dates: visit each site the same day.
Buy a work in Bath
27 acquisition-oriented addresses
The "Works for sale" badge indicates galleries, workshops and merchants where you can acquire paintings, sculptures, prints or crafts. Request a written offer specifying prices, taxes, origin, supervision, certificate and transport.
- Fine Arts Bath
- 44AD Artspace
- Gallery Nine Bath
- Sandra Higgins Art
- Craft Bath
- The Bath Art Shop
- 8 Holland Street Bath
- Pencil Tree Gallery
- Nick Cudworth Gallery
- Roseberry Road Studios - Christoph Moser Gallery
- Bath Artists' Studios - Roper Gallery
- Print Room Bath
- Art at the Heart of the RUH
- Bath Spa Degree Shows and Locksbrook Art Shop
- Bath Contemporary Artists' Fair
- Fringe Arts Bath
- Bath Open Studios
- Bear Flat Artists
- Widcombe Art Trail
- Larkhall Open Studios
- Newbridge Arts Trail
- SerenArts Gallery
- Handmade Bradford on Avon
- The Corsham Gallery
- Black Swan Arts
- Hauser & Wirth Somerset
- Messums West
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40 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers in and around Bath
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#01
Bridge Street · Pulteney Bridge
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT
Bath Museum of Public Art, the Victoria Art Gallery preserves British painting, sculpture and decorative arts from the 15th century to the present. The permanent collection is free and temporary exhibitions give a regular place to contemporary artists and the Bath Society of Artists.
#02Works for sale
York Street · near the abbey
Fine Arts Bath
12 -13 York Street, Bath BA1 1NG
Opened in 1979, Beaux Arts is Bath's oldest private gallery. Its eight annual exhibitions bring together established British painters, sculptors and ceramists; the works sheets, dimensions and prices allow you to prepare an acquisition before the visit.
#03Works for sale
Abbey Street · historic center
44AD Artspace
4 Abbey Street, Bath BA1 1NN
A stone's throw from the thermal baths, 44AD brings together two galleries, workshops and a community of artists. The very dense calendar hosts painting, prints, glass, photography and installations; numerous exhibitions make the works available for sale.
#04Works for sale
Margaret's Buildings · between Circus and Crescent
Gallery Nine Bath
9B Margaret's Buildings, Bath BA1 2LP
Gallery Nine defends contemporary collectible arts and crafts: ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewelry, textiles and original prints. Temporary exhibitions complete a permanent selection, with gallery purchases and advice on available pieces.
#05Works for sale
Milsom Street · Shires Yard
Sandra Higgins Art
Units 12 -13, Shires Yard, 41 Milsom Street, Bath BA1 1DN
This gallery and curatorial platform features British and international artists in a Shires Yard space. The exhibitions combine painting, drawing, photography and mixed media, with support from collectors and works offered directly by the gallery.
#06Works for sale
St James's Parade · station area
Craft Bath
12 St James's Parade, Bath BA1 1UL
Craft exclusively selects objects designed by local artists and artisans: ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, photography and prints. The small gallery is ideal for an affordable first purchase and for identifying Bath creators who are still barely visible elsewhere.
#07Works for sale
Pulteney Bridge · online store and events
The Bath Art Shop
Bath, Somerset BA1
The Bath Art Shop brings together prints, screen prints, collages and illustrations inspired by the city's architecture and landscapes. The selection supports independent artists and is a good address for a work on paper that is easy to transport or ship.
#08Works for sale
Brock Street · between Circus and Royal Crescent
8 Holland Street Bath
20 -21 Brock Street, Bath BA1 2LW
Gallery and design studio, 8 Holland Street showcases modern and contemporary art with furniture, ceramics, textiles and collectible lighting. The exhibitions are installed like inhabited interiors, which helps to judge scale, material and dialogue between the rooms.
#09
Queen Square · BRLSI
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
4:18 p.m. Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
BRLSI transforms scientific collections, archives, photographs and drawings into accessible exhibitions in the heart of Queen Square. Its program varies between local history, natural sciences and contemporary creations; check the calendar before traveling.
#10
Abbey Churchyard · under the abbey
Bath Abbey Discovery Centre
Bath Abbey, Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LT
The Discovery Center places stained glass windows, sculptures, monuments and architecture of the abbey in the artistic history of Bath. Objects, models and tactile devices complete the observation of the building; occasional interventions and exhibitions extend the visit.
#11
Great Pulteney Street · Sydney Gardens
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB
The Holburne combines portraits, British painting, silver, porcelain and miniatures with ambitious modern exhibitions. Its contemporary extension opens onto Sydney Gardens; allow time for the permanent collection as well as the temporary galleries.
#12
Bennett Street · near Assembly Rooms
Museum of East Asian Art
12 Bennett Street, Bath BA1 2QJ
This independent museum preserves nearly two thousand Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian objects. Jade, ceramics, bronze, sculpture and prints allow a careful reading of materials and symbols, supplemented by small thematic exhibitions.
#13
Royal Crescent · Lansdown
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR
The reconstructed Georgian house shows how paintings, portraits, furniture and objects formed a social as well as decorative whole. The place also hosts contemporary exhibitions which create stimulating contrasts with its historic interiors.
#14
New King Street · Newbridge
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
19 New King Street, Bath BA1 2BL
Home of William and Caroline Herschel, the museum preserves instruments, scores, portraits, globes and drawings linked to the discovery of Uranus. Its intimate scenography links the history of science, the making of objects and the visual culture of the 18th century.
#15Works for sale
Cleveland Terrace · Artisan Quarter
Pencil Tree Gallery
5 Cleveland Terrace, Bath BA1 5DF
Pencil Tree represents a close group of contemporary figurative and abstract painters. The gallery offers commissions, advice, presentation of works at home and pre-purchase testing, a useful service for comparing several formats in your own space.
#16Works for sale
Walcot Street · Artisan Quarter
Nick Cudworth Gallery
Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BD
Nick Cudworth's family continues to distribute his work from their Walcot Street gallery. Bath landscapes, musical scenes, nudes and still lifes are available in prints, with an instantly recognizable local iconography.
#17
Walcot Gate · Artisan Quarter
Walcot Chapel
Walcot Gate, Bath BA1 5UG
A former funeral chapel, Walcot Chapel serves as an independent space for exhibitions, installations, photography, performances and events. The programming is not permanent: consult the agenda and times of each project before the visit.
#18Works for sale
Lower Bristol Road · Oldfield Park
Roseberry Road Studios - Christoph Moser Gallery
Roseberry Road Studios, Bath BA2 3DX
The Christoph Moser Gallery programs resident artists as well as collaborations with Bath Spa University. Exhibitions show painting, sculpture and mixed practices in a studio environment; some works can be acquired directly from artists.
#19Works for sale
Upper Bristol Road · artist studios
Bath Artists' Studios - Roper Gallery
The Old Malthouse, Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3AJ
Bath's largest workshop complex, BAS brings together a multidisciplinary community and the Roper Gallery. Exhibitions, open days and sales allow you to meet residents, understand their process and buy without an intermediary.
#20Works for sale
Widcombe Parade · south of the station
Print Room Bath
1 Sussex Place, Widcombe, Bath BA2 4LA
A gallery-workshop based in Widcombe since 1998, Print Room sells original works and limited editions by local and European artists. Framing and conservation are done on site, making it easy to make a ready-to-hang purchase.
#21Works for sale
Royal United Hospitals · Combe Park
Art at the Heart of the RUH
Royal United Hospitals Bath, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG
The RUH has one of the largest accessible exhibition routes in Bath, with several galleries in the hospital's public spaces. Prizes and contacts accompany the works; a share of sales finances the artistic program and the well-being of patients.
#22
Bath Spa University · Locksbrook Campus
Michael Pennie Gallery and The Street
Locksbrook Campus, Locksbrook Road, Bath BA1 3EL
Locksbrook's two exhibition spaces feature students, graduates, teachers and guest artists in a rehabilitated former modernist factory. The Michael Pennie Gallery is suitable for structured hangings while The Street hosts digital formats and installations.
#23Works for sale
Locksbrook Campus · Avon Bank
Bath Spa Degree Shows and Locksbrook Art Shop
Locksbrook Campus, Locksbrook Road, Bath BA1 3EL
The June and September Degree Shows transform all of Locksbrook into a journey of painting, photography, fashion, design, sculpture and publishing. Several graduate works are available for purchase, and the campus Art Shop extends this selection throughout the year.
#24Works for sale
Green Park Station · monthly market
Bath Contemporary Artists' Fair
Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath BA1 1JB
Organized several Sundays a year at Green Park Station, the fair directly brings together regional artists and buyers. Painting, photography, sculpture, textiles and mixed media are presented with prices, making the comparison simple and without protocol.
#25
The Podium · Northgate Street
Bath Central Library Exhibitions
19 -23 The Podium, Northgate Street, Bath BA1 5AN
The central library hosts community exhibitions, illustration, photography and presentations by local artists in its public spaces. Access is free; the program being punctual, consult the cultural agenda or contact the library.
#26Works for sale
Center and Walcot · multi-site festival
Fringe Arts Bath
Multiple locations in Bath
Fringe Arts Bath invests every year in empty shops, studios and heritage places with free experimental exhibitions. The festival and the Bath Open Art Prize give rare visibility to emerging artists; the terms of sale depend on each project.
#27Works for sale
Bath and neighborhoods · network of eight routes
Bath Open Studios
Multiple locations in Bath and Bath and North East Somerset
Bath Open Studios brings together eight courses organized on different dates during the year. Visitors enter the workshops, see the techniques and directly purchase paintings, prints, ceramics, photographs, textiles and jewelry.
#28Works for sale
Bear Flat · spring course
Bear Flat Artists
Bear Flat, Bath BA2
The Bear Flat course opens homes, workshops and community venues during the spring weekend. The proximity of the stages allows painting, prints, ceramics, textiles and illustration to be compared, often in the presence of artists.
#29Works for sale
Widcombe · route south of Avon
Widcombe Art Trail
Widcombe, Bath BA2
The Widcombe Art Trail connects workshops, gardens, houses and shops south of the station. It emphasizes meeting creators and direct purchasing, with formats ranging from small prints to painting and sculpture.
#30Works for sale
Larkhall · northeast of Bath
Larkhall Open Studios
Larkhall, Bath BA1
Larkhall artists open their workshops during a friendly spring tour. The neighborhood has a strong tradition of engraving and paper practices, complemented by painting, sculpture, ceramics and textile creation.
#31Works for sale
Newbridge · west of Bath
Newbridge Arts Trail
Newbridge, Bath BA1
The Newbridge Arts Trail transforms homes, studios and collective spaces into an artistic trail for a weekend. The works are generally offered directly by their authors, with ample room for local practices and small formats.
#32
Claverton Manor · east of Bath
American Museum and Gardens
Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7BD
In Claverton, the museum features decorative arts, quilts, folk art, maps, and visual culture of the United States in a mansion surrounded by gardens. A separate gallery hosts temporary exhibitions; allow half a day and check the seasonal shuttle.
#33Works for sale
Bradford-on-Avon · Tithebarn Workshops
SerenArts Gallery
Unit 1, Tithebarn Workshops, Pound Lane, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LF
Located in the Tithebarn Workshops, SerenArts brings together original paintings by Serena Pugh, glass, editions, cards and jewelry. The workshop environment complements the visit by other Barton Farm artisans.
#34Works for sale
Bradford-on-Avon · Lamb Yard
Handmade Bradford on Avon
1 Lamb Yard, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1FG
This community gallery-boutique, managed by volunteers, presents the creations of local artists and artisans. Ceramics, illustration, photography, textiles, jewelry and small editions make it an accessible step to purchase a regional piece.
#35Works for sale
Corsham · Martingate Centre
The Corsham Gallery
15 Martingate, Corsham SN13 0HL
Founded by artist Ali Haynes, The Corsham Gallery programs residents and guests in renewed exhibitions. Paintings, sculptures and mixed works are offered for purchase, in particular via the Own Art system which allows certain payments to be staggered.
#36
Corsham · Pound Pill
The Pound Arts Centre
Pound Pill, Corsham SN13 9HX
Corsham Cultural Centre, The Pound combines gallery, resident studios, cinema, stage and workshops. Exhibitions change with the seasons and extend the history of the Bath Academy of Art formerly located at Corsham Court.
#37Works for sale
Frome · Bridge Street
Black Swan Arts
2 Bridge Street, Frome BA11 1BB
Black Swan Arts brings together galleries, visible workshops, designer boutique and café in the center of Frome. The space shows regional artists and contemporary projects, while the boutique sells works, ceramics, prints and objects by independent makers.
#38
Frome · Rook Lane Chapel
Rook Lane Arts
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome BA11 1DN
Rook Lane Arts occupies an 18th-century chapel transformed into a cultural space. Exhibitions, photography, installations, conferences and performances exploit its light and volumes; consult the program, because the opening follows the events.
#39Works for sale
Bruton · Durslade Farm
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Durslade Farm, Dropping Lane, Bruton BA10 0NL
The international gallery has transformed a Bruton farm into a collection of exhibition spaces, residence, Piet Oudolf's garden and restaurant. Exhibitions are free; acquisitions go through the gallery team, with international logistics.
#40Works for sale
Tisbury · old monastic barn
Messums West
Farm Square, Court Street, Tisbury SP3 6LW
Housed in a 13th-century monastic barn, Messums West offers monumental sculpture, painting, ceramics, photography and performances. The exhibitions and viewing rooms are aimed at collectors, with advice and organization of the transport of works.
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Ready-made routes
Three coherent routes according to your priorities
Abbey Quarter, Victoria and Fine Arts
- Start with the Victoria Art Gallery and 44AD.
- Join Beaux Arts then the crafts of Gallery Nine.
- Finish via the Holburne via Pulteney Bridge.
Walcot, Widcombe and Locksbrook
- Discover the Walcot workshops and galleries.
- Choose Bath Artists' Studios or the Widcombe course.
- Finish at Locksbrook, Bath Spa Art Shop or RUH.
Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Frome and Bruton
- Start with Handmade or SerenArts in Bradford-on-Avon.
- Continue to Corsham, Pound Arts or Rook Lane.
- Book the end of the day at Hauser & Wirth Somerset or Messums West.
Prepare and deepen
Reliable sources, advice and related reading
Local and institutional sources
Are Bath shopping malls free?
Yes, access to them is generally free. Some museum exhibitions, historic houses or guided activities may require a fee.
Where to buy a work in Bath?
York Street, Margaret's Buildings, Milsom Street, Walcot and the workshop routes bring together galleries, artists and dealers. The "Works for Sale" filter isolates the 27 relevant addresses.
Do I have to make an appointment?
Large museums open without an appointment, but several workshops, fairs and regional galleries only welcome the public on certain days or on request.
How to organize international delivery?
Our collection of original paintings for sale includes support on packaging, insurance and international delivery.
In Bath, art flows between stone, landscape and contemporary creation
The Victoria Art Gallery and the Holburne provide access to centuries of history; the galleries of York Street, Margaret's Buildings and Milsom Street make the purchase concrete. Walcot, Locksbrook and workshop tours show a city in the making, while Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Frome and Bruton expand the journey to all of Somerset.
To continue the discovery at home, explore our original paintings for sale. The selection brings together landscapes, portraits, abstraction and contemporary scenes, with advice before purchase and international delivery.
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