fosseway.net » Fosseway.net – guide to the Fosse Way through the Cotswolds http://fosseway.net Things to do, places to visit, eat, drink,stay and shop on and near the Fosse Way through Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds UK Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:32:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Compton Verney near Stratford http://fosseway.net/compton-verney-near-stratford/2011 http://fosseway.net/compton-verney-near-stratford/2011#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:13:02 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/?p=334 Compton Verney is Warwickshire’s award-winning art gallery. Since its opening in 2004, it has continued to deliver an exciting international programme of exhibitions and events, alongside a diverse collection of art from around the world. It offers visitors the unique opportunity to view art in the setting of a Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion located in 120 acres of spectacular parkland.]

Compton Verney is unique in that it is a place where art, architecture, landscape and learning fuse, to offer the visitor an experience that is completely integrated and accessible.

Compton Verney, Compton VerneyWarwickshire CV35 9HZ  t:1926 645500

 

26 March 2011 to 11 December 2011  Exhibition: What the folk say -contemporary artist interventions

26 March 2011 to 11 December 2011 Exhibition – Family activity Art in the grounds


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]]> http://fosseway.net/compton-verney-near-stratford/2011/feed 0 Farncombe Estate courses on Whisky, Music, Arts…… http://fosseway.net/farncombe-estate-courses-on-whisky-music-arts/2009 http://fosseway.net/farncombe-estate-courses-on-whisky-music-arts/2009#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:28:14 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/?p=142 Farncombe Estate is situated in the North of the Cotswolds just outside the picturesque village of Broadway.

The Estate offers weekend leisure breaks, day courses and other events all year round in 300-acres of privately owned Cotswold parkland.

e.g. a Whisky Appreciation Day on Saturday 17 January 2009. This is but one of many events held at Farncombe Estate:

Set within 300-acres of privately owned parkland, we offer weekend leisure breaks, day courses and other events all year round.

Topics covered include Fine Arts, Bridge Holidays, Crafts & Textiles, Music, Food & Drink, Health & Well-being, History, Family History & Architecture, Language & Culture , Literature & Writing, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Walks, Wildlife & Gardens in a variety of formats from a few hours to a short break.

This all day course run by Barry King of For the Love of Whisky “will be structured to take in some of the important milestones in the history of whisky. It will go on to explain the bewildering nomenclature shown on the labels on the bottle of whisky, the various types of whisky, the regions and the influences on taste.”

Barry King runs a specialist Whisky experience company offering tutored tastings such as this and other events for corporate, charity and other groups – see www.fortheloveofwhisky.co.uk/

Farncombe Estate Centre, near Broadway Worcs WR12 7LJ T: 01386 854100

Farncombe Estate enquiry

For more info contact the Estate direct with this form
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]]> http://fosseway.net/farncombe-estate-courses-on-whisky-music-arts/2009/feed 0 Fosseway Market Days http://fosseway.net/market-days/2007 http://fosseway.net/market-days/2007#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:56:29 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/locations/cotswolds/market-days/ Moreton-in-Marsh holds its weekly market every Tuesday from 8.00am to 2.00pm.

Stow-on-the Wold – 2nd Thursday

Bourton-on-the-Water – 4th Sunday of the month – morning

Northleach – Wednesdays

Chipping Campden – Friday mornings

]]> http://fosseway.net/market-days/2007/feed 0 Where I Fell In Love Gallery http://fosseway.net/where-i-fell-in-love-gallery/2006 http://fosseway.net/where-i-fell-in-love-gallery/2006#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:47:13 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/locations/warwickshire/where-i-fell-in-love-gallery/ where i fell in love gallery at shipston-on-stourThe Where I Fell In Love gallery opened it’s doors on Sunday 24th October 2004. It showcases artists work on a monthly basis, with a frequent introduction of new pieces. The range of work exhibited includes paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, wood and textiles. A studio has been created, where visitors can see artists working on site.

Shipston on Stour is 2 miles east of the Fosse Way on the A3400 from Oxford and Stratford – see map

www.whereifellinlovegallery.com
The Shambles, Market Place, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4AG
T: 01608 663809

]]> http://fosseway.net/where-i-fell-in-love-gallery/2006/feed 0 Whichford Pottery http://fosseway.net/whichford-pottery/2006 http://fosseway.net/whichford-pottery/2006#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:19:25 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/?p=30 Whichford PotteryClassic hand-made English terracotta pots. A thriving family business which employs and trains local people on the art of pottery making. All of the flower pots are frostproof and made from locally-sourced clay. Choose from a wide selection of pots for the garden from herb pots, horticulture ware through to extra large pots and decorative items.
Website: www.whichfordpottery.com
Whichford is about 8 miles east of the Fosse Way from Moreton-in-Marsh – see map
Whichford, Nr. Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5PG England.
Tel. (+44) 01608 684416 Fax. (+44) 01608 684833

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