Art Galleries:

If you are looking for art in the shires, the area has some engaging and interesting galleries and art shops showcasing the works of award-winning artists.

In Thame, The Red Gallery (01844) 217622 exhibits fine art paintings and sculpture, alongside the very best in British applied craft and contemporary jewellery. The gallery showcases established artists and promotes recent graduate artists, with the ethos of exciting and inspiring its customers. Gallery Hadley (01844) 261515 styles itself as Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire’s premier contemporary fine art gallery, where you can browse and relax in the Art Lounge with a complimentary glass of champagne or coffee. In north Oxford, you could go for a wander down North Parade Avenue and Little Clarendon Street, where you will find a number of interesting art galleries and shops catering to a wide variety of tastes. Modern Art Oxford (01865) 722733 has an international reputation, and regularly shows works by interesting – and sometimes provocative – artists.