The South of England has many sites, festivals, galleries and things of interest. Below is a mix of places that interest me, but might be less well known to some. Roche Court is of international stature and worth many visits.
Roche Court Sculpture Park
New Art Centre
Half way between Stockbridge and Salisbury Roche Court hides away in unspoilt English countryside. A wonderful collection of contemporary sculptures available to wander around at leisure. Open every day from 11.00am – 4.00pm, free, no dogs.
The New Art Centre was founded in 1958. The original gallery was located in Sloane Street, London. In 1994 it was relocated to Roche Court in Wiltshire, a nineteenth-century house in parkland. The existing house and Orangery were built in 1804. Together with the grounds, Roche Court is now used as a sculpture park and educational centre where work is shown inside and out providing a survey of sculpture for the enjoyment of the public. The New Art Centre represents various artists’ estates including Barbara Hepworth, Kenneth Armitage and Ian Stephenson. The gallery is the venue for a changing programme of exhibitions. All works are for sale.