To book your place or if you have any questions, please email info@tivertonartsociety.co.uk. Mention your name and which day or days you would like to attend.

Just a little note of advice, due to the possibility of ticks in long grass, etc., members are advised to cover their lower half well.

Wednesday 2 July at 2.00pm – Bridwell Park, Uffculme EX15 3BU

A late 18th century landscape park & pleasure grounds with lake. Until recently, home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a descendant of Queen Victoria. Hidden from public view for 240 years, its gates were opened in 2015. Entrance & parking is free & the Orangery Cafe is a great place for food & drinks & is open until 4.00 pm approx. Feel free to join us for lunch in the cafe from 12.30pm. WC available. Meet outside the café at 2.00pm. 

Directions – From the A38 from Tiverton going towards Wellington, turn right onto the B3181 towards Uffculme. Take the second left onto Bridwell Avenue. At the end of the Avenue you see the iron gates on the left hand side at the entrance to Bridwell.

Monday 21 July at 2.00pm – Ashley Court, Tiverton EX16 5PD

We return to the Regency home of Tara Fraser which is surrounded by woodlands & gardens, including a walled garden nestling in the Exe Valley. Tea & cake available for £6 cash. WC available. Meet in front of the house at 2.00pm.

Directions – Leaving Tiverton on the A396 towards Bickleigh, take the right turn at the sign indicating right to Ashley and then next left. Ashley Court is on the left a short way along Ashley Back Lane. Park alongside the verge to the drive.

Tuesday 5 August at 2.00 pm – The Anchor, Exebridge TA22 9AZ

This venue proved popular a couple of years ago, so we are returning! The pub has a pretty garden & has access to the riverbank & nearby bridge. Feel free to join us for lunch there from 12.30pm prior to sketching. Park in the large area on the opposite side to the pub. Meet in the pub garden at 2.00pm.

Directions – On the B3222 between Bampton & Dulverton.

Wednesday 3 September at 2.00pm – Taunton Museum, Castle Lodge, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AA

This year the Museum of Somerset celebrates its 10th anniversary. It is located in the 12th century Great Hall of Taunton Castle. We have been given permission to sketch inside the museum where “perching blocks” are available in the main exhibition room & the museum will lend folding chairs for inside use. If the weather is kind, you may want to bring your own chair & sketch in the courtyard or on the castle green in front of the building. The cafe will be open until 4.00 pm approximately. WC available. Feel free to join us for lunch in the café from 12.30pm prior to sketching. Meet inside the front entrance at 2.00pm

Directions – Two of the closest pay-and-display car parks to the museum are Enfield as well as Castle Street which adjoin TA1 4AS. From there, it is a short walk through a park along the right hand side of the river, turning right over a footbridge and entering the museum via the back door. Walk through the shop to the front door entrance & the courtyard beyond.

Note: That evening at 7pm an outdoor performance of The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I will be performed in the grounds. This is a ticketed event & attendees can bring a picnic. See the museum website for more information.