Heritage Open Days
at Compton Verney
Friday 11th - Saturday 12th September 2026
FREE ENTRY TO COMPTON VERNEY FOR EVERYONE
Join us for Heritage Open Days and get FREE access to;
- Three floors of art, ranging from royal portraits, Chinese bronzes, folk art and more
- 120 acres of grounds to explore, including Sculpture in the Park
- Free tours of the Compton Verney Collections and grounds.
Explore the grounds
- 120 acres of Capability Brown designed landscape
- Capability Brown designed chapel
- Sensory garden
- Ice house
- Sculpture in the Park
Join Fiona, landscape manager, for a free tour of the grounds.
Explore the collections
- Portraits and Miniatures
- Northern European
- Naples
- Chinese Bronzes
- Folk Art – including Folk Exchange
There will be two free tours where the tour guide will give you more insights into some of the work that features in the collections
And don’t miss out on visiting the;
- Enjoy fresh, seasonal food from local suppliers
- Coffee from Monsoon Estates Coffee in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Pick up a memento of your day, something arty for the home or some honey, which is gathered from the beehives in the grounds.
Some tips for your day
- We’re easy to get to, within a 30 minute drive of Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon
- There is free parking on site with 12 dedicated Blue Badge spaces
- When you arrive, please check in at the Welcome Centre, from there it is approximately a 10 minute walk to the gallery, or you can take the volunteer-ran shuttle bus
- There are wheelchairs and a tramper available for hire. more can be found out about these on our Access Page
- There is lift access to each floor of the galleries
- We welcome dogs in the grounds but ask that they are kept on a short lead. Only guide dogs are allowed within the gallery, including the café and shop
We advise you check with the venue regarding any changes to their opening time / availability before leaving home
