Place to visit
Compton Verney Art Gallery, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Compton Verney Art Gallery is an art gallery at Compton Verney, England in a restored Grade I listed 18th century mansion in United Kingdom (Gaydon). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Art gallery at Compton Verney, England in a restored Grade I listed 18th century mansion · Museums and art
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 108 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 11:00-17:00; Mo off
- Website
- comptonverney.org.uk
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 52.17293, -1.54718
What it is and where
Compton Verney Art Gallery is an art gallery at Compton Verney, England in a restored Grade I listed 18th century mansion in United Kingdom (Gaydon). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Gaydon, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.17293, -1.54718; the nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 108 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Compton Verney Art Gallery is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:28
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Compton Verney HouseGrade I listed country house museum in Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom8 m
- Walton Hall, WarwickshireCountry house in Walton, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England, UK2.6 km
- Shakespeare's Avon WayHiking4.2 km
- British Motor MuseumTransport museum in Gaydon, United Kingdom4.9 km
- Ashorne Hill HouseCountry house in Newbold Pacey, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK5.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Museums and art
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- National Gallery: art museum in London, England, UK
- Madame Tussauds: wax museum in London
- Victoria and Albert Museum: museum in London, England, United Kingdom
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich: observatory in Greenwich, London, UK
- Tate Modern: modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England
Every United Kingdom place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Compton Verney Art Gallery?
It is an art gallery at Compton Verney, England in a restored Grade I listed 18th century mansion in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Compton Verney Art Gallery?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Compton Verney Art Gallery?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 108 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Compton Verney House, Walton Hall, Warwickshire, Shakespeare's Avon Way. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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