Priory Gallery houses the work of a number of contemporary British artists. All of the work is original with the gallery specializing in oils, watercolors and bronze. The style of the paintings tends to be influenced by the work of the French and English Impressionists, with a varied range of work depicting interiors, hay making, children and gardens by artists such as Paul Hedley, Tony Sheath and Laurence Fish. Whilst you are here, look out as well for the lively, figurative bronze pieces by Roderick Morris James. Note that worldwide shipping is available.
If you are a Shakespeare fan, you cannot miss coming to the Shakespeare Memorial Room at the Birmingham Central Library . Built way back in 1882 by John Henry Chamberlain, the room earlier housed the Shakespeare library. Today it is a venue for many conferences, cultural and private events. The room is beautiful, designed in typically Elizabethan fashion.The interiors are intricately decorated with Elizabethan motifs, metalwork, stencils and flowers. With a modest capacity of 20, the Memorial Room doesn't feature in the top event venues of the city, but its rich history makes it a memorable destination for all. Visit website for more information.
Clent Parish Hall is not the biggest of halls in town. But that does not limit the number of events that are held at this fabulous venue. Events such as concerts, social events, celebrations and other local events are organized here. Do call for more details.
St. Swithun's Church is an officially designated English heritage with a history that roughly dates back to the 12th Century and an unusual but marvelous Georgian architecture. This redundant church is now administered by the Churches Conservation Trust and is at times a venue for community events.
Situated on the land of the village abbey, the Wickhamford Manor is a 16th Century house built with a water processing plant. This manor is now privately owned and is open to locals only during festivals and special events.