Chester Art Galleries

(Chester, Cheshire, England, UK)



The city is called home by a thriving arts scene and if you are looking to pick up an original painting, sculpture or signed limited-edition print, then there are a number of retail galleries scattered around central Chester that will be more than happy to oblige. You may even like to consider commissioning your very own bespoke modernist painting at the Cloud Gallery on Lower Bridge Street.

Amongst the most noteworthy is the Watergate Street Gallery, which manages to boast the largest collection of original pieces of art in North-West England, with more than 1,000 pieces on display at any one given time. Established in 1992, the Watergate Street is proud to bring affordable art works to the masses and sources its offerings from a mixture of local artists from around Chester and international artists from Europe and beyond.

Located within the Grosvenor Shopping Center and just a stroll away from the River Dee is the Castle Galleries outlet, where two floors exhibit a rather eclectic assortment of original creations. Of note, the closest car park is to be found along Newgate Street.


Watergate Street Gallery

Address: 60 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 345 698
Watergate Street Gallery is a commercial art gallery that has an extensive display of work by local, national and international artists. Art works available for purchase include paintings, etchings and screen prints, as well as limited edition prints.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00, or by appointment
Admission: free


Other notable galleries within the city of Chester and its neighbouring suburbs include the following selection of commercial outlets:

The Arc Gallery: Contemporary Crafts

Address: 4 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2BJ, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 348 379
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00

Baron Fine Art

Address: 68 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 342 520
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:30, Sunday - 13:30 to 17:15

Castle Galleries

Address: 18 St. Michael's Row, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1EF, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 345 800
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Cloud Gallery

Address: 47 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1RS, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 324 638
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Gorstella Gallery

Address: Tudor Farm, Kinnerton Road, Dodleston, Cheshire, CH4 9LP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 660 540
Open hours: varies according to exhibition

Handel's Court Gallery

Address: 132 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HT, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1244 313 700