Welcome to The Hopton Hall Gallery, Ashbourne
Hopton Hall Gallery is where heritage and contemporary creativity meet in the heart of Derbyshire. Located in Ashbourne, it is part of the Hopton Hall Estate known for its gardens, historic restoration, growing art collection, and Month of Art competition.
Owners and custodians of the Hopton Hall Estate, Chris and Andi Harvey, founded the gallery in April 2026 with the aim of building something that connects centuries of craftsmanship with the artists shaping today's landscape - both in the gallery's vision and in the 18th century building on St. John Street it calls home.
Thoughtfully restored and adapted to welcome visitors, the gallery building combines period character with modern light and openness. It is an intimate space where art can both be purchased and be used to inspire.
At Hopton Hall Gallery, you will find an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events, and a showcase for award-winning artists.
Whether you are a collector, a curious visitor, or someone who's never stepped inside a gallery before, you are welcome here.
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FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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Brushed Light - Atmospheric Watercolours
All Floors. Roger Allen, Carol Hill, Mark Langley, Sarah EA Parkin, Sue Quinby, Tim Rose, Martin Sloman, Sarah Sutton, Cheryl Wilbraham. 14 April - 27 May 2026Join us at Hopton Hall Gallery for the inaugural 'Brushed Light' exhibition that highlights the breadth of expression possible within watercolour. -
Lesley Linley Month of Art 2025 Winner Exhibition
Ground Floor. 2 June - 29 July 2026Lesley works in traditional watercolour, a medium that she finds exciting and challenging. Most of her working life has been art related, as Graphic Designer, Tutor, calligrapher and painter; she... -
Peaks in Pigment
Floor 1. Celebration of Oil Paint. Bob Bernard, Craig Longmuir, Jill Ray, Greta Vilidaite, Gina Watkinson. 2 June - 29 July 2026Bold, tactile, and richly layered, Peaks in Pigment celebrates the expressive power of oil painting. Inspired by landscape and place, these works revel in colour, texture, and painterly confidence. Craig... -
Amadora
Ground Floor. Peak District Artisans Young Emerging Artist Award. 4 - 26 August 2026We are proud supporters of the PDA Emerging Artist Award. The winner is invited to become a member Peak District Artisans with subsidised fees for three years. Support and opportunities... -
Portrait & Human Form
Floor 1. Group Exhibition.Mandy Jayne Ahlfors, Bob Bernard, Rob Chapman, Tarnia Magee, Alice Miles, Liz Wellby. 4 - 26 August 2026Exploring identity, presence, and the human condition, this exhibition brings together diverse interpretations of the figure. From portraiture to contemporary responses, the works reflect both physical likeness and inner narrative.... -
Surface, Stitch & Story (Texture / Textiles)
Floor 1. Elizabeth Forrest, Dianne Gill, Ingrid Katarina Karlsson, Stitching Ashbourne Project, Christine Thomas, Alison Wake. 2 - 26 September 2026Textiles and mixed media tell stories through surface and stitch. Each work invites close looking, revealing narratives embedded in material, process, and handwork.
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MORE THAN AN EXHIBITION SPACE
Hopton Hall Gallery is more than an exhibition space. It provides a creative hub for established painters, sculptors and emerging makers in Derbyshire and beyond, hosting regular workshops, artist talks, and events. Expect everything from painting, drawing and printmaking classes to Christmas decoration making, and talks on art history and the business of art.
Our partnerships with local schools and community groups will help to nurture creativity at every age and level of experience.
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THE HOPTON HALL ART COLLECTION
The gallery also serves as an online home for selected pieces from the Hopton Hall Art Collection – a body of work that spans historic portraits, 19th-century landscapes, and contemporary acquisitions. Works are available to purchase as this living collection evolves as part of Hopton Hall’s five-year art-led renewal.
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GALLERY NEWS & ARTICLES
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From Drapers to Gallery 12 St John Street
Behind the scenes January 5, 2026Read about the transformation from Drapers to Gallery at 12 St John Street - Hopton Hall Gallery. -
Hopton Hall a Place of Creativity, Heritage, and Aesthetic Appreciation
Behind the scenesHopton Hall’s blend of historic charm, landscaped gardens and rural hospitality, the Hopton Hall Gallery is an outward extension of a love of art and is a place that reflects... -
Inaugural Exhibition Celebrates the Expressive Power of Watercolour
Art News April 14, 2026Learn more about the thought process behing the inaugural exhibition at Hopton Hall Gallery - celebrating the expressive power of watercolour.
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Workshops and Events
Hopton Hall Gallery hosts a diverse programme of workshops and events throughout the year. Explore our current and upcoming programme of workshops and events at Hopton Hall Gallery and at Hopton Hall, click on the image below.
Stay informed: subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page to stay informed about future events and exhibitions at the Gallery and in the grounds of the Hall, and with wider news about the Hopton Hall Estate. For artists to arrange a workshop or talk - please get in touch.
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Get involved
Hopton Hall Gallery is more than a gallery. It is a creative hub for contemporary artists, hosting regular workshops, artist talks, and events.
