The Allen Gallery

An intimate setting for one of the South's most outstanding ceramics collection of English, continental and oriental pottery, porcelain and tiles from 1250 to the present day.

Regular special exhibitions of art, crafts, photography, local and natural history, local artists and the delightful watercolours and oil paintings of W H Allen. There is the comfortable coffee lounge, and charming walled garden provides a peaceful retreat in the middle of Alton.

Activities for Schools

The Allen Gallery welcomes young visitors to study our permanent display of ceramics and to visit our regular changing exhibitions in the special exhibitions area of the Gallery. Our special exhibitions often have specific opportunities for schools.

Exploring Pattern session plan

This session supports Art and Design QCA Unit 3B Investigating Pattern and visual and tactile elements of Art and Design in the National Curriculum