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THE UK’S BEST ARTISTIC CITIES FOR YOUR WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Premier hen weekend organisers GoHen run through the best art-conscious cities for your suave, sophisticated and stylish weekend away! 5. Glasgow
There are buildings and then there are feats of architecture which in themselves are wondrous pieces of art – Glasgow is littered with the latter. Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the famous architect and painter, left his print across the city, from the impressive Lighthouse (which is unmissable) to magical House of an Art Lover – plenty of artistic splendour to explore. If galleries are more your brushstroke, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery is where you’ll want to head with twenty-two displays showcasing some of the finest art on the planet… oh, and it’s free. Winner!
1. Bristol
The UK home of street art, Bristol is renowned for being a vibrant, bohemian, ultra-cool metropolis which is evident from its stunning murals throughout the city. For any Banksy obsessives, an amble through the streets on the hunt for his amazing displays is a must. And if that’s not enough to quench your arty thirst, the Arnolfini boasts three floors of inspiring modern art and the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery hosts a charming selection of Victorian and Edwardian paintings. As well as art, Bristol also has a passion for cider, a pint of which will be well deserved after all that arty inspiration!
2. London
The National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern, the Royal Academy of Arts… yes, London’s art scene is stacked. Whatever you’re into – abstract, modern, pop, cubism, impressionist, surrealism, street, sculptures, theatrical performances, architecture – London has it all… and then some! Whether you spend the day insatiably exploring galleries, chalking off the street art of Shoreditch and Camden, or soaking up the sights and superb architecture, you’ll be suitably inspired to finally put paint to paper or clay to wheel as you set off on your very own artistic adventure.
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4. Belfast
You’re probably familiar with (or at least aware of) Belfast’s complex political past, so if you’re visiting the bustling Northern Irish capital, be sure to take a tour around its impressive array of street murals to absorb some of its history for yourselves. For further knowledge, Belfast Exposed delves deep into the heart of the troubles of the 1980s in this ferociously split city. If you’re looking for a more varied experience, head to the MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) which is always putting on fantastic live performances and immersive art exhibitions.
3. Brighton
With a host of independent galleries, gratifying graffiti, and a voracious passion for all things art, Brighton is hot on the heels of its big-city counterparts and an awesome alternative for art lovers looking to satisfy their crafty cravings. Forget massive, monotonous, overly pretentious galleries; think cool, quirky, quaint boutiques. North Laine is the main hub where the arty action is concentrated, but you’ll find cultural creations dotted throughout this funky seaside city.
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