VISIT THE GALLERY
WHAT’S ON
Opening times
OPENING TIMES
Winter opening hours
Open Thurs – Sun only
11am – 4:30pm
Last entry: 4pm
(Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Admission prices
Admission prices
Adults £7.00
Age 18 to 25 years £3.50
Art Fund £3.50
Museum Assoc. £3.50
Advantage Cards £3.50
Free entry for:
Friends of the Gallery, Carers, Accompanied Children (under 18)
Getting here
Getting here
Our address is High Street, Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9SJ, UK.
Cookham is in Berkshire, 4 miles from Maidenhead, 30 miles from London and 19 miles from Reading.
BY TRAIN:
The Cookham branch railway line connects at Maidenhead with the Reading/Paddington line. Maidenhead is also a station on the Elizabeth line.
The Gallery is a level 10 minute walk from the station.
BY CAR:
There is free on-street parking only (2 hour limit) and a free car park close by that has several spaces.
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Access
Access AND VISITORS
Accessible Visits
We offer free group visits for disability access groups. To arrange a visit, please contact access@stanleyspencer.org.uk
All areas accessible to disabled visitors.
Level access and exhibition area with lift to mezzanine floor.
Evenly lit exhibition space.
Assistance dogs welcome.
There are public toilets in the car park around the corner which have disabled facilities.
Group visits
OUR FREE WORKBOOK
Free Workbook for Visitors
Children and adults alike can enjoy our Revealing Genius workbook, available free at the Gallery. It’s packed with questions, drawing prompts, and close-looking activities based on Spencer’s works – including the fascinating development of Neighbours (1936). Try your hand at cross-hatching, explore how Stanley stylised his figures, and discover the stories behind the art.
This free workbook is designed to help you explore Stanley’s world in a fun and thoughtful way. As you move through the gallery, you’ll discover how Stanley developed his ideas – from quick sketches to finished masterpieces. One of the highlights is Neighbours (1936), where you can follow the journey of a single idea through three different stages: a drawing, a print, and a painting. Look closely and see how the figures change – their shapes, their expressions, even the way they interact. This is your chance to step into Stanley’s shoes and see the world through his eyes.
Group visits
GROUP VISITS
Group visits, walks and talks
Step into Stanley Spencer’s world with our popular guided walks around Cookham. Led by our knowledgeable volunteers, these walks offer fascinating insights into Spencer’s life, his art, and the village that inspired his vision of a ‘Village in Heaven’.
Group Bookings
Our group visits include:
- A one-hour guided tour of the Gallery exhibition
- A one-hour walk through Cookham, exploring Spencer’s inspirations
Pricing:
- £20 per person for the combined Gallery tour and walk (includes Gallery admission)
- Minimum group charge: £100
- Gallery tour only: £15 per person
“I just wanted to thank you and your team for the fantastic time we all had yesterday.” — Christine Davies, Arts Society Mid-Sussex
“Thank you so much for such an interesting tour round the Gallery and village.” — Mary Gibbins, Arts Society Ballinger
For group bookings and enquiries, please email: groups@stanleyspencer.org.uk
Group visits
SPECIAL WINTER TOURS
Winter Gallery Tours
Join one of our special winter tours on days when the Gallery is closed to the public. These intimate sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore the exhibition in a quiet setting.
Tour Dates at 11:00am:
- December 8th
- January 12th
- February 9th
Cost: £15 per person (excluding booking fee) Book here via Eventbrite
School Visits
Schools are warmly invited to book a tailored visit to the Gallery, designed to suit your curriculum and age group. For more information, visit our Learning page or email learning@stanleyspencer.org.uk.
DISCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND MODERN BRITISH ART
DISCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND MODERN BRITISH ART
Download the Bloomberg Connects App
Remember to bring your headphones and download the free Bloomberg Connects app – your digital guide to the Gallery, with maps, audio and extra information.
Available on Android and Apple devices.
Further info
Further info
Knowledgeable custodians are on hand in the Gallery to answer your questions and we have an accessible library and archive. You can just drop in on your visit to Cookham – no booking is required.
There are also lots of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants close by.
Group bookings can be arranged for parties of between 10 and 20 people (with some flexibility) for a gallery talk and a guided walk. The walk takes in many parts of the village where Stanley Spencer set his paintings. For group bookings please email groups@stanleyspencer.org.uk
There is also a self-guided walk pamphlet available to buy at the gallery.