Kettle's Yard
A great rainy-day art-gallery in Cambridgeshire
Kettle's Yard is a modern and contemporary art gallery in Cambridge, housed in a unique domestic setting that was once the home of Jim Ede. The permanent collection includes works by artists such as Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson, and Barbara Hepworth, displayed in a homely environment that feels like a lived-in house.
Family-friendly features:
Free entry (donations welcome)
Family activity trails and backpacks available
Regular family workshops and events (check website)
Sculpture garden to explore
Changing exhibitions and engaging installations
Practical tips: The house has stairs and narrow corridors, so it may not be fully accessible for pushchairs. Suitable for all ages, but younger children will need supervision around artwork. Cafe on site. Allow 1-2 hours.
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Rainy day pick
A great choice when the weather is against you
What parents should know
Kettle's Yard is a modern and contemporary art gallery in Cambridge, housed in a unique domestic setting that was once the home of Jim Ede.
value
Entry is free but donations support the gallery
Kettle's Yard offers free entry, though donations are welcome to support ongoing programming and exhibitions.
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