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Welcome to VISUAL ARTS, an imaginative selection of tours designed specifically for the frequent traveler to Britain who'd like to spend two to three nights in one place with value-added, behind-the-scenes - sometimes 'rarely open to the public' - opportunities to see and experience more of the 'real Britain'. Ask our Britain Specialist to arrange a VISUAL ARTS tour in Britain for you and your group! Art In And Around London Visual Arts Tours in Britain ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS The Royal Academy has opened to the public as never before. Hidden behind closed doors for over two centuries, Burlington House’s splendid suite of Fine Rooms has been restored to its former glory. These historic spaces are open for the first time to the public and free of charge. The John Madejski Fine Rooms display highlights from their Collection, including works by Turner, Constable, Reynolds and Hockney. Opening Times: Open Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and all day at weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be free Guided Tours of the Fine Rooms Tuesday to Friday at 1 p.m. BACK TO 'ART IN AND AROUND LONDON' LEEDS CASTLE Two new exhibitions featuring "hidden treasures" await visitors to Leeds Castle near Maidstone this summer. The castle's patron, Princess Alexandra, will open them in the 16th-century Maiden's Tower on June 8, 2006. Entrance to the exhibitions is included in the castle admission price. Details: www.leeds-castle.com THE FIRST EXHIBITION The first exhibition, The Collection of a Gentleman, comprises 24 rarely-seen paintings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries by acclaimed artists such as Gainsborough, Constable, Reynolds and Landseer. The quintessentially English subjects include pastoral landscapes, still life works and portraits including some studies of children. The collection originally belonged to Lord Wharton but was later inherited by a former Special Operations Executive member, Major Malcolm Munthe, and has not been on public display for many years. Leeds Castle managing director Victoria Wallace said as far as officials knew, the collection had never been on public display. THE SECOND EXHIBITION The second exhibition includes an eclectic mix of hidden treasures from the castle itself, accumulated over its 900-year history. Many have been tucked away in attics and storerooms, including a recently-rediscovered 1925 wall hanging by French Expressionist artist Raoul Dufy. Also included are early photographs of life at the castle when it was a private house. BACK TO 'ART IN AND AROUND LONDON' Visual Arts Tours in Britain PRICELESS COLLECTIONS IN ENGLAND &
WALES Manchester
City Museum and Art Gallery HIDDEN TREASURES Special tour
- Manchester City Art Gallery's collection of Pre-Raphaelites Yorkshire - 3
or 4 days of painting landscapes.
Ryedale -
cliffs overlooking Whitby Abbey and Robin Hood's Bay. Thanks
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