Here at Torre Abbey we have many galleries and spaces within the house that are filled with incredible works of art.

The 800 Years Gallery

On the top floor of the main house, originally servants’ bedrooms, you will find our 800 Years Gallery.  This large room is a lively mix of interactive displays, historic objects, portraits, and art work and information panels all chosen to tell the history of the Abbey since 1196.

The Gallery is divided into four colour coded sections each focusing on a part of the story with some surprises such as a hologram talking knight!

Art Galleries

Fredrick Thrupp, Workshop & Sculpture Gallery

The Thrupp collection of sculpture gives a unique insight into the way a master sculptor developed his ideas from the initial drawing to finishing them.

Thrupp’s work was inspired by his religious beliefs. His sources included the Christian Bible, allegorical stories such as John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, and famous mythological characters. We have over 100 of these unique studies many of which are on display.

Cary Dining Room

Today this room is still much as it was in 1776, with its original features and ‘Adam style’ coved ceiling. On display are many of the original male family’s portraits, that were kept by the Cary family to show the direct line of descent even after many of their other possessions were sold in 1858.

The Burne-Jones Gallery - closed until further notice for restorative work.

Burne-Jones was one of the most influential and successful artists of his time and supported the ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He is credited with single-handedly reviving the medieval tradition of stained glass in the United Kingdom.

The set of seven pencil sketches (cartoons) known as 'The Planets' are preparatory designs for a stained glass window commissioned by Angus Holden. Torre Abbey possesses seven of the nine studies for the window, Birmingham City Art Gallery has the study for 'Mars' and 'Morning Star' is at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford.

Behind the Scenes Gallery

Not all Torre Abbey’s collections can be displayed in its galleries. The Behind the Scenes Gallery on the first floor houses a number of paintings on a racking system. This allows visitors access to with a member of the team some great paintings which cannot be accommodated in the main galleries.

Access to stored items is available. Please allow one month’s notice.

Galleries are subject to change to accommodate temporary exhibitions.