Verified cultural guide · Nottingham 2026
Art galleries in Nottingham: directory, map and art districts
40 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers, including 15 addresses offering works for sale
Nottingham combines industrial architecture, public commissions, contemporary creation and heritage. From Lace Market to Sneinton, from Hyson Green to University Park, then to Newark, Welbeck and Retford, this directory brings together the really useful places to see, understand and buy art.
Nottingham, Newark, Welbeck and NottinghamshireFilter by industry, specialty, or purchase opportunity, then check current exposure.
Understanding the Nottingham art scene
Industrial heritage, contemporary art and living creation
In Nottingham, art circulates between large facilities, artist-led spaces, workshops and shopping malls. Nottingham Contemporary marks the Lace Market; Nottingham Castle connects local history and fine arts; New Art Exchange, BACKLIT, Primary and Surface Gallery support the current creation. University Park brings together collections and exhibitions, while Newark, Welbeck, Retford and Mansfield extend the visit to Nottinghamshire.
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
Lace Market, Hockley and Old Market Square can be explored on foot. Sneinton and Hyson Green form two complementary loops; University Park and Wollaton ask for tram, bus or bike. County addresses are planned as excursions.
Check access
Large museums have regular hours, but workshops and artist-led spaces sometimes open only for an exhibition. Several rural locations and independent galleries recommend an appointment: consult each site the same day.
Buy a work in Nottingham
15 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.
- Nottingham Society of Artists
- George Thornton Art
- Castle Fine Art Nottingham
- Aura Fine Art Nottingham
- Focus Gallery
- Fletcher Gate Fine Art Gallery
- Debbie Bryan Creative Gallery
- QMC Art Gallery
- ABC Art Trail
- Open Studios Notts
- The Parnham Gallery
- Lakeside Gallery Shop & Chandelier
- Retford Arts Hub
- Vibrant Matter
- Beloved@thebarn
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40 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers in and around Nottingham
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#01
Weekday Cross · Lace Market
Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
One of Britain's great contemporary galleries occupies a Caruso St John building inspired by lace warehouses. Four rooms host international exhibitions, commissions, performances and critical readings; entry is free and the program changes several times a year.
#02
Castle Rock · Lenton Road
Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Lenton Road, Nottingham NG1 6EL
The Long Gallery presents painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, textiles and jewelry from a municipal collection established since 1878. The rooms dedicated to lace, alabaster and crafts in Nottingham complete the temporary exhibitions at the castle.
#03
Nottingham Trent University · Dryden Street
Bonington Gallery
Bonington Building, Dryden Street, Nottingham NG1 4GG
At the heart of Nottingham School of Art & Design, Bonington brings together recognized artists, research and new graduates. Its high ceilings are suitable for ambitious installations, while the display cases extend the journey towards graphics, publishing and archives.
#04
Southwell Road · Creative Quarter
Surface Gallery
16 Southwell Road, Nottingham NG1 1DL
This independent gallery supports emerging practices, open exhibitions, photography, illustration and experimental projects. The program relies on strong volunteer participation; check dates, as the opening keeps pace with exhibitions and montages.
#05Works for sale
Friar Lane · Old Market Square
Nottingham Society of Artists
St Luke's House, 71 -73 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DH
Founded in 1880, the company runs a gallery on the ground floor and workshops in its Art Deco headquarters. Exhibitions take place all year round and the online gallery allows you to contact members directly to acquire a work or prepare for a visit.
#06Works for sale
Flying Horse Walk · center
George Thornton Art
12A Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN
An independent commercial gallery, George Thornton brings together local artists, British signatures and international figures. Original paintings, sculptures and editions are presented with prizes or on request; the team also supports supervision, financing and delivery.
#07Works for sale
Exchange Arcade · Council House
Castle Fine Art Nottingham
8 -14 Exchange Arcade, Nottingham NG1 2DD
Under the dome of the Exchange Arcade, this network gallery exhibits originals, sculptures and prints by widely distributed contemporary artists. Ask for exact availability, edition number, certificate and shipping details before booking.
#08Works for sale
Bridlesmith Gate · center
Aura Fine Art Nottingham
23 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham NG1 2GR
Aura's vast space extends over two levels and is aimed at both first-time buyers and experienced collectors. The catalog combines painting, sculpture and international editions; book an appointment if you want to compare formats, prices and financing solutions.
#09Works for sale
Derby Road · Canning Circus
Focus Gallery
108 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FB
A historic address for arts and crafts in Nottingham, Focus favors regional designers, prints, painting, glass, ceramics, textiles and jewelry. The whole thing is adapted to varied budgets and allows you to leave with an original piece rather than a standardized souvenir.
#10Works for sale
Fletcher Gate · Lace Market
Fletcher Gate Fine Art Gallery
18 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham NG1 2FZ
This independent gallery focuses on original painting, from local artists to selected works on the secondary market. Its location between Lace Market and Nottingham Contemporary facilitates the comparison between institutional creation and private acquisition.
#11
Sneinton · Ashley Street
BACKLIT Gallery
Alfred House, Ashley Street, Nottingham NG3 1JG
Installed in a former factory, BACKLIT combines public gallery, workshops, archives and professional support. The exhibitions address contemporary art, industrial memory and social practices; the place only opens to the public when a program is announced.
#12
Radford · Seely Road
Primary
33 Seely Road, Nottingham NG7 1NU
Primary transforms an old school into studios, gardens, research spaces and galleries. Its program emphasizes long-term approaches, ecology and collaborative forms; consult the agenda before coming, because access follows the exhibitions.
#13
Primary · former caretaker's house
Forth
33 Seely Road, Nottingham NG7 1NU
Inside Primary, Forth occupies the small caretaker's house and operates his domestic ladder. Mini-residences, performance, sound, moving image and facilities respond directly to rooms; opening is generally limited to Fridays, Saturdays or appointments.
#14
Sneinton Market · Thoresby Street
One Thoresby Street
1 Thoresby Street, Nottingham NG1 1AJ
This workshop building played a central role in Nottingham's artist-led network. Exhibitions, editorial projects and resident presentations appear throughout the program: think of it as a place of production to be verified, not as a continuously open gallery.
#15
Hockley · Creative Quarter
City Arts Nottingham
11 -13 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH
City Arts produces visual and participatory projects with artists, residents and social partners. Its window and spaces host installations, photography and public restitutions; the calendar favors events and workshops rather than permanent hanging.
#16
Hockley · Broad Street
Broadway Gallery
Broadway Cinema, 2:18 p.m. Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AL
The independent cinema center uses its public spaces for exhibitions related to image, graphics, photography and visual cultures. Associate the hanging with a screening or event, first checking what is actually being presented.
#17
Broad Marsh · Carrington Street
Nottingham Central Library Exhibitions
1 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FH
The new central library organizes showcases, documentary exhibitions and illustration or photography projects in the heart of Broad Marsh. It's a short but relevant stop to connect local archives, editorial design and contemporary creation.
#18Works for sale
St Peter's Gate · center
Debbie Bryan Creative Gallery
St Peter's Gate, Nottingham city centre
This independent gallery-boutique brings together graphic works, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and British creations, with a design workshop and Crafternoons. It is particularly suitable for purchasing small original pieces and easy-to-carry local crafts.
#19
Hyson Green · Gregory Boulevard
New Art Exchange
39 -41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6BE
New Art Exchange is a British reference for artists from culturally diverse perspectives. Three spaces host exhibitions, cinema, performance and family programs; the Forest tram makes it easy to integrate into a car-free day.
#20
University Park · Highfields
Djanogly Gallery - Lakeside Arts
Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
The Djanogly Gallery presents major historical and contemporary exhibitions in the University of Nottingham Park. It combines with the Archaeological Museum, Theater and Highfields Park; save time for publications and ancillary rooms.
#21
Lakeside Arts · University Park
University of Nottingham Museum
Djanogly Gallery building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
The university museum exhibits regional archeology, Anglo-Saxon objects and teaching collections in a clear gallery adjoining Lakeside Arts. Temporary exhibitions often bring together research, archaeological drawing and stories of the territory.
#22
Lakeside Arts · Manuscripts & Special Collections
Weston Gallery
Djanogly Gallery building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
The Weston Gallery transforms manuscripts, maps, photographs, rare books and literary archives into thematic exhibitions. Its documented programming offers a different reading of art, through the materiality of the book and the construction of images.
#23Works for sale
Queen's Medical Center · D Floor
QMC Art Gallery
Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH
This hospital gallery exhibits local artists year-round in a public QMC corridor. Original works can be purchased and a share of each sale supports the hospital association; visit discreetly in this care context.
#24
Wollaton Park · west of Nottingham
Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum
Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE
The Elizabethan mansion combines natural history collections, spectacular architecture and temporary exhibitions. The visual interest is as much due to the historical windows and decorations as to the photographic or artistic projects hosted occasionally.
#25
Wollaton Park · Courtyard Range
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE
Textile machines, engines, telecommunications and transport tell the story of Nottingham's material culture. This volunteer museum enriches the artistic journey with industrial design, typographies, mechanical textures and the history of lace.
#26Works for sale
Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell · seasonal route
ABC Art Trail
Multiple locations in Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell
This annual course opens partner workshops, houses and places in Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell. It allows you to meet artists, understand their techniques and buy paint, prints, photography, ceramics or textiles directly.
#27Works for sale
Nottingham and County May Network
Open Studios Notts
Multiple workshops in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
During the weekends in May, Open Studios Notts brings together dozens of artists and collectives across the county. Weekly maps make an itinerary easy, while tours, orders, and purchases are made directly from the creators.
#28
Eastwood · Victoria Street
DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum
8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire NG16 3AW
DH Lawrence's birthplace preserves worker interiors, objects, photographs, manuscripts and exhibitions linked to the writer and his mining landscape. The guided or reserved tour gives more meaning to small domestic rooms.
#29Works for sale
Eastwood · Nottingham Road
The Parnham Gallery
Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire NG16 3AY
Eastwood Gallery and Workshop, Parnham offers original paintings, prints, courses and framing. The site allows you to locate available works before traveling; make an appointment if you wish to compare several formats or discuss an order.
#30
Beeston Rylands· canal
Canalside Heritage Centre
Weir Cottages, Canal Side, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1LZ
Housed in restored canal cottages, the center hosts local exhibitions, photography, crafts and workshops. The program is modest but its landscaped context makes it a pleasant stopover to associate with Beeston's journey.
#31Works for sale
University Park · Djanogly Gallery
Lakeside Gallery Shop & Chandelier
Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
The Djanogly Gallery boutique selects ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry and designer objects, then hosts the annual Chandelier market. It is the most readable point of purchase on campus for an original piece of craftsmanship.
#32Works for sale
Retford · Churchgate
Retford Arts Hub
11 Churchgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA
Retford Arts Hub brings together a gallery, studios and boutique dedicated to artists and artisans from northern Nottinghamshire. Rotating exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops allow you to meet creators and purchase original works, prints, ceramics and handmade objects.
#33
Welbeck Estate· The Courtyard
The Harley Gallery
A60 Mansfield Road, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LW
On the Welbeck estate, the Harley Gallery presents five cycles of exhibitions per year around contemporary art and crafts. Free entry, neighboring workshops and the landscape of the estate justify a dedicated excursion.
#34
Welbeck Estate · historical collection
The Harley Museum - Portland Collection
A60 Mansfield Road, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LW
The neighboring museum rotates the collection of the Dukes of Portland: portraits, miniatures, silver, furniture, books and works attributed to great European masters. It must be distinguished from the contemporary gallery, even if the two can be visited together.
#35
Thoresby Park · Courtyard
Thoresby Gallery
Thoresby Courtyard, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP
Created to show the Pierrepont collection, the Thoresby gallery now hosts open exhibitions, regional artists and heritage projects. Periods of change of hanging require a prior call before the journey.
#36
Newark-on-Trent · Market Place
Newark Town Hall Museum & Art Gallery
Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1DU
In the neoclassical town hall, the rooms bring together paintings, furniture, civic silverware and temporary exhibitions. The free visit is compact but hours are reduced; some rooms close during ceremonies or rentals.
#37Works for sale
Newark-on-Trent · Stodman Street
Vibrant Matter
4 Stodman Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1AN
Vibrant Matter defends contemporary materialist art, with a marked attention to experimental photography. The gallery sells editions, artist's books, ceramics and design objects, offers custom framing and opens mainly at the end of the week.
#38
Retford · Amcott House
Bassetlaw Museum
40 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6LD
Amcott House brings together local history, fine arts, photography, costume, agriculture and the Pilgrims Gallery. Temporary exhibitions give a regular place to regional artists; Free entry makes it easy to stop off on a journey to the north of the county.
#39
Mansfield · Leeming Street
Mansfield Museum
Leeming Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG
The municipal museum links industrial history, naturalist collections, local painting and family exhibitions. Its contemporary programming varies greatly: consult the agenda to complete the permanent galleries with an artistic display.
#40Works for sale
Southwell · King Street
Beloved@thebarn
79 King Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0EH
This small contemporary Southwell gallery offers an intimate scale for discovering regional artists, painting and art objects. Opening days are concentrated at the end of the week; contact the gallery for hanging and available pieces.
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Ready-made routes
Three coherent routes according to your priorities
Lace Market, Castle and downtown
- Start with Nottingham Contemporary.
- Head back to Surface Gallery, Broadway and Hockley Spaces.
- Finish at the Castle, then compare the malls in the center.
Hyson Green, University Park and Wollaton
- Discover New Art Exchange at Hyson Green.
- Join Djanogly Gallery, University Museum and Weston Gallery.
- Finish at Wollaton Hall and the Nottingham Industrial Museum.
Newark, Welbeck and northern county
- Combine Newark Town Hall and Vibrant Matter.
- Choose Harley Gallery, Portland Collection or Thoresby depending on the program.
- Extend to Bassetlaw Museum, Mansfield Museum or Patchings.
Prepare and deepen
Reliable sources, advice and related reading
Local and institutional sources
Are Nottingham shopping malls free?
Yes, access to them is generally free. Some temporary exhibitions, heritage visits or guided activities may require a fee.
Where to buy a work in Nottingham?
The center, Lace Market, Hockley, University Park and several towns in the county bring together galleries, workshops and merchants. The "Works for Sale" filter isolates the 15 relevant addresses.
Do I have to make an appointment?
Large museums open without an appointment, but several workshops, artist-led spaces and galleries in the county 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 Nottingham, art connects industry, heritage and experimentation
Nottingham Contemporary and the Castle give two further readings of the town; New Art Exchange, BACKLIT, Primary and workshops show a scene in creation. University Park and Wollaton add collections, research and architecture, while Newark, Welbeck and Retford expand the route to Nottinghamshire.
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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