Galleries · South West England
The Cygnet
In or near Stour Provost.
The Cygnet — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Cygnet is a gallery located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Cygnet Gallery in Shaftesbury showcases a diverse range of artworks from local artists, including sculptors, ceramicists, painters, and textile artists. Visitors can engage with the artists and learn about their latest creations in a welcoming environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cygnet is a gallery located in South-East England, postcode SP7. It showcases a variety of contemporary art exhibitions, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0063, -2.1962
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 6.1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday: 10am-4:30pm; Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm (Summer); Monday to Saturday: 10am-4pm; Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm (Winter)
- Official site
- www.thecygnet.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/493916170 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cygnet?
- The Cygnet is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8JQ), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is The Cygnet?
- The Cygnet — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cygnet?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8JQ.
- Is The Cygnet a protected site?
- Yes — The Cygnet is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Cygnet?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8JQ.