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Opening times

The Cooper Gallery is open to the public all year round. Please note that exhibition spaces are closed to the public during change of exhibition.

Standard Opening times 

Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Christmas opening times:

Please note that the gallery will be closed from Christmas Eve at 2pm, until Thursday, 2 January.

The Cooper Café will close for Christmas from Saturday, 21 December, until Monday, 6 January.

Joshua's Café will be closed from Thursday 19 December, until Tuesday 7 January.

To book a table or order lunch please call 07470 753315.

Update

We're delighted to announce that the lift at The Cooper Gallery has now been fixed.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we have been undergoing important maintenance.

Gift Shop

The shop stocks a beautiful range of gift ideas all hand crafted by local artists. Pick up everything from prints and jewellery to ceramics and stationery, is really is a treasure trove of delights.

Impressions and Joshua’s at the Cooper

The Gallery is home to two warm and welcoming cafes serving a delicious range of food and drink. Impressions is situated inside the Gallery and Joshua’s at the Cooper found in the recently converted cottages. Both are perfect for a light lunch or afternoon tea.

**Please note that the café only accepts cash payments. To contact the café call 07470753315

Parking

There is lots of town centre parking available close to the museum, many of which are free at the weekend.