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Exhibitions at Nunnington Hall

Red fox central in frame in Bristol city centre with tall concrete buildings in background
Nunnington Hall has a dedicated exhibition space throughout the year across the top floor of the house | © British Wildlife Photography Awards/Simon Withyman

Nunnington Hall hosts a programming of changing exhibitions throughout the year. Recently we have welcomed established artists, photographers, illustrators and sculptors alongside new artists and community groups to display their work in the gallery. Discover what's on now and plan ahead for future exhibitions later in the year.

Dramatic shot of a large male deer in heavy rain
“The Rain-Deer” by Paul Browning | © British Wildlife Photography Awards/Paul Browning

Current exhibition

British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition

17 May - 13 July 2025

The spectacular British Wildlife Photography Awards showcases the best in British wildlife photography and celebrates the diversity of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs and films. The exhibition also aims to raise awareness about British biodiversity, species and habitats.

Normal admission prices apply, with free entry to National Trust members and under fives. Entry to the exhibition is included in admission.

 

The Community Gallery is a space created to support local makers and artists, and for their work to be enjoyed by all. Drop by every six weeks to see a changing selection of artists, and for the chance to discover your next favourite piece.

The gallery is on the top floor at Nunnington, alongside the main seasonal exhibition.

Tuesday 1 April - Sunday 11 May

Louise Goult Textiles

Louise Goult creates research-based textile artwork that narrates hidden stories and memories, protecting and honouring them through stitch. Exploring connection to identity, people, personality and changing personas, her work uses deconstruction and reconstruction techniques to tell quirky, often overlooked stories and facts.

Nettle Cottage Prints

Sarah and Becky are the printmakers behind Nettle Cottage Prints. Nestled in the wilds of the North York Moors from their log cabin studio, they create soothing, uplifting lino prints inspired by their moorland surroundings and slow, simple, seasonal living. Their work is strongly influenced by local and natural folklore. From the wild and elemental to the intimate and domestic, their simple folk art lino prints are each infused with nature’s palette and the magic of the everyday.

Sinead Barker

Sinead Barker’s work is a collection of textile art celebrating animals, chosen for their unique characteristics and the connection she feels to them. A combination of beautiful fabrics and machine stitching creates a colourful interpretation of the animals she admires.

Jillie Lazenby

Jille Lazenby is a self-taught contemporary abstract mixed media artist, based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. She creates floral and still-life scenes inspired by colour, pattern, flowers and brocante finds, and is strongly influenced by her love of interior design and textiles.

Paintings displayed in the community gallery at Nunnington Hall
Drop by the community gallery every six weeks to see a changing selection of local artists | © Andrew Davies

Coming up in 2025

You, Me and Who We’ll Be

19 July - 7 September 2025

A journey about making friends, building relationships and supporting each other.

Enter the colourful worlds of children’s illustrator duo, Josie Brookes and Tom Madge. Through bold, eye-catching artwork, Josie and Tom create stories that explore the many ways we can help and understand each other. Discover your own helpful superpower in the ‘Big Small Nature Club’, or join best friends Nader and Solomiya on a journey to find home. A dress-up station lets you share in the adventures of Molly the Flower. Before you go, help the story grow by adding your own artwork to the interactive gallery. With collages, prints and animation, there’s plenty to get children inspired.

All exhibitions are on display in the gallery, on the top floor of the Hall. The gallery is open during normal opening hours and standard admission applies, there is no extra charge to visit the gallery.

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