New Art Exchange
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
Free gallery visits and a Saturday art club with hands-on making, right opposite the Forest tram stop.
Wander round changing exhibitions with no ticket to buy, or turn up on a Saturday for the free art club where the activities are hands-on rather than look-but-don't-touch. There are artist-led walks too if you want someone talking you through what's on the walls rather than working it out yourselves.
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, and shut on Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays, so this is one for a weekday or Saturday plan rather than a weekend fallback. Entry's free, which makes it an easy one to fit around something else in the city without worrying about timings or ticket costs.
The Corner Café does plant-based food and drinks, useful if you want to make a proper stop of it rather than a quick look round. Getting there is straightforward if you're coming from the centre: the tram stops right opposite at Forest, about ten minutes from the train station, and trams run every 7 to 8 minutes. On-street parking nearby is free at weekends but limited to two hours on weekdays, so if you're driving on a Tuesday you'll want to keep an eye on the clock.
Group visits need booking two weeks ahead, and tours run to 30 minutes, which is worth knowing if you're thinking of bringing a school or college group along.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Advance booking essential for groups (2 weeks notice preferred)
- Parking
- On-street parking 2 hours on weekdays, free on weekends
- Food
- Corner Café serves plant-based dishes and beverages
- Getting there by bus or train
- Tram stop opposite (Forest tram stop), 7-8 mins from Nottingham train station
- Free Saturday Art Club is hands-on, not just gallery viewing
- Weekday parking is capped at two hours, so weekends are easier if you're driving
- Closed on bank holidays as well as Sundays and Mondays
- Group tours run to 30 minutes and need two weeks notice
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Nothing, entry's free.
Do we need to book?
Not for a normal gallery visit, you can just turn up. Group visits and tours need booking at least two weeks ahead.
What are the opening times?
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. It's closed Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays.
Is there parking?
On-street parking nearby is free at weekends but limited to two hours on weekdays. There are disabled spaces at the rear of the building.
What's the easiest way to get there without a car?
The tram stops directly opposite at Forest, about ten minutes from Nottingham train station, with trams every 7 to 8 minutes.
Is there anywhere to eat?
The Corner Café serves plant-based dishes and drinks, and allergy information is available on request.
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