The Burton Art Gallery And Museum
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum aims to be recognised as one of the leading cultural venues within the South West. Synonymous with the most exemplary forms of its practice and attracting a wide range of audiences of all ages from the local and international communities alike it provides the opportunity to access and engage with artists, collections and exhibitions on all levels.
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum was established in 31 October 1951, by Thomas Burton, a local businessman, and Hubert Coop, a successful artist. The gallery was opened to commemorate the untimely death of Burton’s daughter, Mary.
In a letter to the Bideford Gazette in October 1949, Coop wrote;
‘It’s a happy chance that two old townsmen have come together to make a last effort to leave the town richer than they found it. The gallery should be a peaceful haven where one may take a quiet look at beautiful things; a gallery for the enjoyment, education and good of all, old and young, inhabitants and visitors, - everyone and as far as one can tell, of lasting credit to the living and those to come…’
Craft Gallery
One of the real gems in the Burton’s crown is our nationally acclaimed Craft Gallery. From exquisite jewellery, locally made pottery and textiles to ceramics and metalwork, the craft gallery is the perfect place to see the very best of what the region’s foremost craftsmen have to offer. Browse and buy items by leading designers and artists including Clive Bowen, Helyne & Trevor Jennings, Anne Farag, Svend Bayer, Taja, Erin Cox, John Butler, Sam Pickard, Blandine Anderson, Bill & Peach Shaw and Jenny Southam.
The Gallery architect was Frank Whiting, who also designed Coop's home on Goats Hill, Northam, overlooking the river.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Admission: Free
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday , 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm
CAFE Du PARC is closed on Sundays
Our Facilities
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum consists of;
- Bideford Museum Display Area,
- Temporary Exhibition Spaces,
- Craft Gallery,
- Gallery and Local Gift Shop,
- Education Space
- Tourist Information and
- Cafe du Parc
The Burton Art Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible.
Address:
Kingsley Road
Bideford
Devon EX39 2QQ