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Creake Abbey’s Café, barns and outside space have been showcasing local art and sculpture for the past 15 years. If you are interested in exhibiting here please email your details and some images of your work to info@creakeabbey.co.uk.

 

 

Past exhibitions in the Barns

Teucer Wilson - Stone carving and sculpture outside the Food Hall – 2013 to present day

Harry Cory Wright “Drawings” curated by Davina Barber in the Tin Barn – August 2016

Harry Cory Wright “New Marsh… and Beyond” - Photographs and drawings in the Main and East Barn – 15th to 23rd July 2017

“Ordinary Worlds, Landscape Imagined and Real” by Norfolk by Design - a selection of new and recent paintings and works on paper by six Norfolk artists – 10th to 23rd August, 2018

Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society Summer Exhibition in the Main Barn – 19th to 24th June 2018

Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society Summer Exhibition in the Main Barn – 18th to 23rd June 2019

Beeston Hall School “Beeston Artists Unite” exhibition, part of the 75th anniversary celebrations for the school. Main Barn - 12th to 18th May 2023

 

Art in the cafe

Exhibitions in the Café run for around three months and then change. The exhibition programme for 2023 is now open so do get in touch if you are interested by emailing info@creakeabbey.co.uk.

The current exhibition showcases photography by Anthony Allard and is titled “Beaches and Creatures of Norfolk”. All works are for sale. The exhibition is comprised of original photographs which are available framed or to order unframed.

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Art in the MAIN BARN

Exhibitions hung with the stunning brick and flint walls as a backdrop have worked well. Paintings, sculpture, ceramics and glass are set off by exhibition quality, directional lighting in this flexible space.

Private views are popular social events and catering by the Creake Abbey Café is an option.

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art OUTSIDE

Teucer Wilson is one of the country's leading lettercutters and stone carvers. He produces a variety of work including sculptures for private settings and public art projects, garden pieces, signage and memorial work.

Teucer’s work has been on show outside the Food Hall for a number of years. It is much loved by visitors and children who play amongst it.

 

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What’s On At Creake Abbey

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Farmers' Market
Apr 5
Farmers' Market

April’s market has spring in its sights. Enjoy seasonal dishes by our market chefs including Oz at Meze Turka with shakshuka sauces, homemade hummus or fresh baklava as a sweet treat. Early fruit and vegetables start to appear and new pies and tarts celebrate seasonal ingredients. Over 60 stalls due to attend.

Spring Gift Fair, Easter Saturday
Apr 19
Spring Gift Fair, Easter Saturday

The Creake Abbey Spring Gift Fair, the first of three due to be held in 2025, welcomes local artists, makers, producers and creators of all kinds. This fantastic celebration of artistic talent from across Norfolk features 80 stalls with everything from jewellery to antiques and a further 10 stands with food and drink. Free entry, free parking.

Farmers' Market
May 3
Farmers' Market

May’s market celebrates patisserie and baking generally. The market is fortunate to have some of Norfolk’s best bakers in attendance and we draw your attention to the following; Hestia Patisserie in the Grain Store, The Welly Boot Bakery in the Tin Barn, Peppy Neds in the Main Barn (passion fruit cups and lemon meringue tarts pictured) and Cardarelli’s Cakery outside by the pond. All are passionate and dedicated bakers and their creations are sure to brighten your day.