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The Artist’s Studio(s)

by @ Thursday, September 24th, 2009. Tags:
Filed under Arts/Crafts, Gallery, Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, events

[ September 26, 2009 to December 13, 2009. ] From 26 September – 13 December 2009 Compton Verney has an exciting and interesting new exhibition -The Artist’s Studio.

The exhibition will take you behind the scenes, as you explore the studios of some of the most prominent British artists, inlcuding J. M. W. Turner, Paula Rego, Gwen John, David Hockney, Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst and [...]

Diana and Actaeon at Compton Verney

by @ Wednesday, January 14th, 2009. Tags:
Filed under Gallery, Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-Upon-Avon, events

[ March 21, 2009 to May 31, 2009. ] The magnificent Compton Verney house and art gallery reopens after its winter closure on 21 March 2009 (until 13 December 2009).2009 will see the official opening of the ‘Capability’ Brown footpaths –giving you long lost views of the gallery and grounds, which are delightful to wander in on warm sunny days, offering extensive views of [...]

Galileo Organic Farm Produce, Moreton Morrell

by @ Wednesday, October 10th, 2007. Tags:
Filed under Food, Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Simon and Fabienne Peckham (and son Monty) run this organic farm just south of the M40 on the Fosse Way.They produce organic (soil association) Berkshire and Gloucester Old Spot pork; Slowed reared organic grass-fed lamb, grass reared Beef hung for at least 21 days (not yet organic but reared to organic standards); organic Geese, Turkey, [...]

New Exhibition Opens at Compton Verney

by @ Friday, June 1st, 2007. Tags:
Filed under Arts/Crafts, Gallery, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, events

The Shadow
The first extensive group exhibition to look at an ancient theme that continues to emerge in the work of modern and contemporary artists.
Includes works by Doug Aitken, Christian Boltanski, Mona Hatoum and Andy Warhol.
Georges de La Tour Master of Candlelight Key paintings created by candlelight by French artist Georges de La Tour (1593 – [...]

Edward Sheldon, Wine Merchants, Shipston-on-Stour

Edward Sheldon is a very traditional country wine merchant – in the middle of good farming and hunting countryside southeast of Stratford-upon-Avon. (see map) Their premises are redolent of their long history, and you’d be forgiven for expecting something a bit “stuffy”. But amongst the fine clarets, revered Burgundies and Hunting Port you will [...]

The Halford Bridge near Stratford-upon-Avon

The Halford Bridge
Halford Bridge Hotel
There has been a coaching inn on the Fosse Way where it crosses the River Stour since the 16th Century, but in recent years the place was getting a touch neglected.
However in December 2006 it re-opened under new owners after extensive refurbishment. It is now a stylish, modern informal venue for [...]

Where I Fell In Love Gallery

by @ Thursday, December 14th, 2006. Filed under Arts/Crafts, Gallery, Shopping, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The 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 [...]

Moreton Hall, Moreton Morrell

by @ Tuesday, December 12th, 2006. Filed under Eating & Drinking, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Moreton Hall has established itself as one of the premier conference and banqueting centres within the Midlands. Set in the beautiful scenery of the 750 acres of Warwickshire College’s Moreton Morrell campus, this magnificent Edwardian manor accommodates conferences, seminars and banquets as well as having its own a la carte restaurant. Its beautiful setting [...]

The Woodhouse Hotel

by @ Tuesday, September 19th, 2006. Filed under Accommodation, Hotels, B&B, Eating & Drinking, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Originally a farmhouse, The Woodhouse at Princethorpe sits in some 10 acres of gardens and grounds commanding one of the finest views of Warwickshire’s rolling countryside. Owned and run by a Swiss trained chef, its enviable reputation for excellent food and service is based on the simple philosophy of: ‘The best ingredients, simply [...]

Cotswold Teak, Blackwell

by @ Tuesday, July 11th, 2006. Filed under Cotswolds, House & Home, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Cotswold Teak offer a wide selection of garden furniture made from Plantation Teak.
Teak makes the perfect garden furniture, because it is the most durable of hardwoods and can be left outdoors all year round. Left in its natural state, it matures to a silver grey colour over time. Garden Tables, Chairs, Umbrellas, benches and accessories.
Cotswold [...]

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