Bonington Gallery, Nottingham
Bonington Gallery is a leading contemporary art space located within the Bonington Building at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art & Design. Since opening in 1969-officially inaugurated by the Duchess of Kent-it has played a central role in the cultural life of Nottingham for over fifty years. Known for its bold and varied programming, the gallery showcases a dynamic mix of visual art, fashion, design, film, music, and cross-disciplinary practices, engaging both the academic community and the general public.
Housed in a striking modernist building designed with collaboration in mind, the gallery boasts a spacious main exhibition area with a 6-metre-high ceiling and a distinctive waffle slab design also found at London’s Barbican Centre. In addition to its main space, the Bonington Gallery features the Bonington Vitrines, archive displays, and satellite shows in the building’s atrium.
The gallery runs an annual calendar of free exhibitions, talks, workshops, film screenings, and performances, offering both in-person and online events. It serves as an educational and creative resource for NTU students, while also connecting with national and international practitioners and institutions.
Bonington Gallery is an integral part of NTU Arts and a founding partner of the Nottingham Art Map, which promotes the city’s vibrant visual arts scene. With a commitment to experimentation and intellectual exchange, it continues to be a vital platform for contemporary artistic practice on both local and global levels.
Housed in a striking modernist building designed with collaboration in mind, the gallery boasts a spacious main exhibition area with a 6-metre-high ceiling and a distinctive waffle slab design also found at London’s Barbican Centre. In addition to its main space, the Bonington Gallery features the Bonington Vitrines, archive displays, and satellite shows in the building’s atrium.
The gallery runs an annual calendar of free exhibitions, talks, workshops, film screenings, and performances, offering both in-person and online events. It serves as an educational and creative resource for NTU students, while also connecting with national and international practitioners and institutions.
Bonington Gallery is an integral part of NTU Arts and a founding partner of the Nottingham Art Map, which promotes the city’s vibrant visual arts scene. With a commitment to experimentation and intellectual exchange, it continues to be a vital platform for contemporary artistic practice on both local and global levels.
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Sight Name: Bonington Gallery
Sight Location: Nottingham, England (See walking tours in Nottingham)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Nottingham, England (See walking tours in Nottingham)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Nottingham, England
Create Your Own Walk in Nottingham
Creating your own self-guided walk in Nottingham is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Robin Hood Trail
There's hardly anyone on this planet who hasn't heard of Robin Hood. Apparently, a Saxon nobleman born in 1160 in Loxley, this hero of numerous ballads, some dating back as far as the 14th century, earned fame by robbing from the rich and giving it back to the poor. A skilled archer and sword fighter as he was, Robin Hood famously defended villagers from attacks by corrupt noblemen,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Nottingham's Historical Buildings
Given the variety of architectural styles and designs in Nottingham, England, it is safe to call it the city of contrasts. The tapestry of historical buildings found here, each weaving a unique story of the city's past, is quite rich and worthy of attention.
Among these architectural treasures is the Bell Inn, a charming establishment steeped in history and character. Its traditional... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Among these architectural treasures is the Bell Inn, a charming establishment steeped in history and character. Its traditional... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Nottingham Introduction Walking Tour
Nottingham was known only as "The Place of Caves" in 600 AD. A Saxon chief named Snot ruled "Snotingaham", or, "the home of Snot's people." It was part of Danelaw in the 7th century, administered from a stone Hall on High Pavement, the first street of Nottingham.
In 1068 Norman invaders built a wooden motte-and-bailey fortress on a high sandstone promontory.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
In 1068 Norman invaders built a wooden motte-and-bailey fortress on a high sandstone promontory.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles