Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Malcolm Mackenzie

Hidden gems: discover some of the UK’s best – but not best-known – galleries, museums and exhibitions

Joana Vasconcelos, Gateway, 2019. Image, Allan Pollok-Morris, courtesy, Jupiter Artland.
Joana Vasconcelos, Gateway, 2019 at Jupiter Artland sculpture park. Photograph: Allan Pollok-Morris/Jupiter Artland

From the British Museum in London to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow – the UK is home to an astonishing number of world-renowned galleries, museums, historic houses and gardens, many of which you might have already visited. Possibly more than once.

But we’re not here to talk about them. Because tucked away, out of the limelight, you’ll find a whole world of cultural gems packed full of world-class art, fascinating artefacts and unforgettable exhibitions, just waiting to be discovered.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.