David Dale Gallery & Studios

What it’s like

A small contemporary art gallery in Bridgeton worth a quiet wander if your kids don't mind looking rather than touching.

This is a contemporary art gallery and studio space in Bridgeton, open Friday and Saturday afternoons only, 12pm to 5pm. There's nothing here pitched at children specifically, so it suits an older kid who'll happily look at exhibitions rather than one who needs something to climb on or press buttons on. If you've got a curious ten or eleven-year-old who likes art, or you're just passing with a buggy and fancy ten minutes indoors, it's an easy stop rather than a whole outing.

Because the opening hours are so narrow, a bit of planning matters here. Turn up outside Friday or Saturday afternoon and you'll find it shut, and there's no booking link listed.

Getting there is straightforward. Bridgeton Station is a five minute walk and Bellgrove Station about ten, with frequent buses along London Road and Gallowgate if you'd rather not drive. There's free on-street parking on Broad Street and the surrounding minor roads too, which is one less thing to budget for on a day out.

Don't expect a long visit. Given the size and nature of the space, this reads as a short stop to fold into a bigger day in the East End rather than an afternoon in itself.

Facilities

Need to know

Parking

Free on-street parking on Broad Street and surrounding minor roads

Getting there by bus or train

Bridgeton Station 5 minute walk, Bellgrove Station 10 minute walk

• Open Friday and Saturday afternoons only, 12pm to 5pm
• No booking link listed, so it's turn up rather than reserve
• Free on-street parking on Broad Street and nearby roads
• Two train stations within a ten minute walk if you're coming without a car

Plan your visit

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