Things to do in Shropshire, England: The Best Art Galleries

The biggest display of decorative metalwork in the UK. Featuring live work from the some of the best artists and blacksmiths in the country. The Centre created the world renowned "Spoon Gorilla" made from over 40,000 donated spoons, as seen on the BBC. The Centre was officially opened to visitors in 2014 by HRH Prince Michael of Kent. Donations are welcome for Hope House Children's Hospice. Most recent projects include the "Knife Angel" made from over 100,000 weapons which have been removed from the streets of the United Kingdom, working with national police forces, families affected by knife crime and community action groups to ensure people think twice before carrying a blade.

Independent gallery showcasing the work of artists from Shropshire and the bordering counties. We display hand made leather bags, ceramics, glass, wood, original and limited edition prints, solid silver handmade jewellery, enamels, felt work as well as a selection of cards. We pride ourselves in knowing the artists and being able to tell you how the work is made and what inspired the artist to make the piece. Come and pay us a visit and enjoy our gallery where everything is really 'handmade'.

Gallery displaying beautifully presented framed fine art limited edition photographs of Shrewsbury and Shropshire. Mark Anderson is a landscape fine art photographer recently moved from London bringing very high end striking images to Shropshire.

a new gallery selling paintings, prints, photographs, cards, glass, jewellery, scultpure and ceramics. All the work is hand made and original, and much of it is inspired by the wonderful landscapes and wildlife of the Shropshire Hills

Set in the heart of idyllic Shropshire, the Angel Gallery offers a new, tranquil and visually stimulating showcase of Art. Founded by Ann and Mike Fraser, their vision was to create a powerful space, made-up of a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures.

Located in the old Victorian Music Hall and 13th Century Vaughan's Mansion, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery offers a family friendly museum experience that brings to life the Roman, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras as well as sharing some of the most prominent local history in our Shropshire gallery. These tell the story of Shrewsbury and Shropshire from pre-history to the modern day. As well as it's five main galleries, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery also has a temporary exhibition gallery. Making this gallery its' home until Sunday 17 September is Antarctica: Life in a hostile land which allows you to explore the amazing human relationship with the most hostile continent on earth through Sir Ernest Shackleton and Captain Scott mementos, virtual reality at Halley VI in Antarctica and much, much more! Accessible to all, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is able to illuminate your senses through displaying local and national heritage in a wide range of exciting ways. Fine art from the collections has been included throughout the galleries. Facilities include a café, Museum shop and Visitor Information Centre.

Artworx is an independent fine art gallery set in an elegant Grade ll listed building in the historic market town of Newport in Shropshire. We specialise in limited edition and original pieces of beautiful art and also carry a range of stunning prints. We stock ceramic art from Edge Sculpture, a range of amazing busts and figures. We pride ourselves on being a local gallery with a community feel and aim to showcase local artists and photographers. You're assured of a very warm welcome and we'd be happy to help you find your special piece of artwork.

The Art Room is a working artist's workshop with gallery and gift shop. It is run by a local husband a wife team. Amanda creates colourful glass artwork as well as decorative homeware items and eye catching jewellery. David paints scenes of Ludlow and the surrounding area, particularly landscapes and architectural views . Original artworks, prints and greetings cards can be purchased here.

Carole is opening the doors of her studio for visitors to come and see her at work, chat to her about her inspiration and buy paintings direct from the artist. Visitors are welcome all year round by appointment.... just let me know when you would like to visit and see the inspirational views all around me and my latest work. Open Studios throughout the year visit website for details. Directions: A5 roundabout with the A41, take the Newport Road A41 and approximately 1 mile on the left you will see the Countess' Arms pub. Plough House is on the left as you descend the hill. Indicate left when you reach the pub and slow down for the entrance on the left. Coming from Newport on the A41, look out for Bloomsbury Garage and Bloomsbury Nurseries on the left, after the next crossroads Plough House driveway is on the right. Indicate just after the crossroads.