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The Whitworth

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Bedste tid at besøge

Weekday afternoons are quietest. Visit in late spring or summer to fully enjoy the park, cafe terrace, and croquet lawn.

Budgettips

Entry is completely free with no booking required for general admission. Special exhibitions may have a charge, but the permanent collection is always free to explore.

Anbefalet til

Art lovers, Park picnickers and cafe seekers, Families with older children, Architecture enthusiasts

Planlæg dit besøg

2-3 hours

Om

Hurtige fakta: Hjem til over 55.000 kunstværker inklusive tekstiler, tapeter og fin kunst, strækker samlingen sig fra 15. århundredes tryk til moderne skulptur. Bygningens smukke Art Gallery cafe serverer fremragende mad med udsigt over en croquet-bane og parkområde.

Højdepunkter: En glasvægget tilbygning bringer bogstaveligt talt parken indenfor: galleriets karakteristiske fløj omslutter et 200 år gammelt cedertræ, hvilket gør det til en del af bygningen. På solrige dage oversvømmes hele rummet med grønt lys filtreret gennem træets krone ned på kunstværkerne nedenfor.

Insidertips

Head to the back of the gallery first on busy days: the main hall draws crowds but the rear galleries are often nearly empty.
The walled garden and orchard behind the gallery are lovely for a peaceful picnic away from the cafe queue.
Sundays are noticeably busier with families, so aim for Tuesday through Friday for a calmer visit.
Don't skip the textile collection: it's one of the best in Britain and housed in a stunning light-filled gallery.