Somerset
Occupying a former farmstead in Bruton, Hauser & Wirth Somerset is home to a vibrant program of exhibitions, events, learning activities and artists’ residencies, which connect with the local community and landscape.
On View This Winter
‘An Uncommon Thread’ is on view through 21 April.
Exhibitions are free to attend. No advance booking necessary.
Our outdoor sculpture presentation featuring William Kentridge’s ‘Ampersand’ (2019) and Phyllida Barlow’s ‘PRANK’ series (2022 – 2023) are on view through 21 April.
Please refer to our visitor guide for more information.
Plan Your Visit
The gallery is open Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 4 pm
The garden is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
Roth Bar is open Wednesday – Sunday from 9 am
Da Costa is open Wednesday – Sunday from 12 pm
Farm Shop is open Monday – Sunday from 9 am
By Train
Our nearest train station is Bruton which is less than a 10 minute walk to the gallery via our community allotments.
Entrance to the gallery and garden is free, however we invite visitors to donate to our 2024 – 2025 charity partner, Good Company Bruton.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset offer a range of group visits Tuesday – Friday. Pre-booking is required for all group visits, at least three weeks in advance. To find out more about our learning groups, including schools, universities and community groups, please email hwsomersetlearning@hauserwirth.com.
For any other inquiries, including garden and special interest groups, please email somerset@hauserwirth.com.
There is a car park on-site, with space for coaches, as well as a dedicated space for wheelchair parking.
We have several electric vehicle charging points in our car park. Please note that the EV chargers require visitors to use their own cable.
All areas are accessible for wheelchair users, however please ask our front desk team if you require additional assistance. We have gender neutral and disabled toilets on-site.
We welcome families to explore the gallery and garden, but ask that you do not touch or climb on the sculptures, or pick the flowers and plants. We have two ponds so children must be supervised at all times.
We have an outdoor kennel area with water bowls next to the car park, where dogs are welcome to wait. Please note these are unsupervised. Dogs are not permitted in the gallery, garden or Da Costa, unless they are assistance dogs. They are welcome in the FARM SHOP and Roth Bar on leads, as well as the farmyard area.
Please refer to our visitor guide for more information.
What’s On in Somerset?
8 February – 21 April 2025
An Uncommon Thread
8 February – 21 April 2025
An Uncommon Thread
Oudolf Field
Piet Oudolf, the internationally renowned landscape designer from the Netherlands, has designed the landscaping scheme for the entire site, including Oudolf Field—a large perennial meadow situated behind the gallery.
Carefully shaped and planted, the garden echoes the tradition of classical gardens, but the variety of species and combination of plants creates a looseness, softening the formality of its appearance. Known for his use of perennials, Oudolf Field has visual interest year round.
At the top of Oudolf Field sits the Radić Pavilion. Designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radić, it was installed at Hauser & Wirth Somerset in 2015, following its unveiling the previous year as the Serpentine Gallery 2014 Pavilion.
Entrance is free, although we encourage visitors to donate to our 2024 – 2025 charity partner, Good Company Bruton.
Roth Bar, Da Costa and FARM SHOP
Roth Bar is site-specific artwork and fully-functioning bar at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.
Created by artist Oddur Roth, grandson of the late German-born Swiss artist Dieter Roth, the bar is a dynamic and changing installation, composed of salvaged materials and objects from reclamation yards in the surrounding area, inspired by the history of Durslade Farm.
Roth Bar is a vibrant, informal celebration of Somerset and the West Country. Enjoy signature and classic cocktails, wine from our vineyard and cider from our orchards, alongside reimagined Roth Bar favourites, snacks and sharing boards, pastries and sweets.
Roth Bar is open Wednesday – Sunday from 9 am.
Da Costa is inspired by Iwan Wirth’s maternal grandfather, who originated from the small mountainous village of Rivamonte Agordino in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. He emigrated to Switzerland in the early 20th Century, where he opened a small restaurant, much loved for its simple, honest fare.
A century later, and 800 miles from that first restaurant, Da Costa continues this culinary adventure, using freshly grown, seasonal ingredients from Durslade Farm and the surrounding area to create dishes blending the best of both worlds: quintessential Englishness with Italian flair.
Da Costa is open Wednesday – Sunday from 12 pm.
FARM SHOP celebrates the best growers, farmers and makers that Somerset has to offer, as well as the produce from Durslade Farm.
It is passionate about promoting and sharing local talent, supporting small projects and working with established producers to create products that you can only find in FARM SHOP.
FARM SHOP Somerset is located on the edge of a working farm where, alongside livestock, there is a vineyard, orchard, walled garden and orchard. With an in-house forager, butcher and deli counter, FARM SHOP showcases truly seasonal produce.
FARM SHOP is open Monday – Sunday from 9 am.
Learning at Somerset
Hauser & Wirth is committed to inclusive learning programs that instigate a dialogue between art, artists and diverse audiences with a focus on first-hand experience. Ongoing global projects are centred on three core pillars: to engage with communities; enrich academic program; and foster better access to art careers through a series of meaningful partnerships.
Our learning program in Somerset fosters dialogue, creativity and discovery among the widest possible range of audiences, through activities and events catalyzed by the work of the gallery’s artists.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset’s strong relationships with local schools, universities and institutions have led to partnership projects such as: Architectural Summer School with Drawing Matter and Kingston University, MA residency with Dartington Arts School and Education Labs with Arts University Bournemouth and Bath Spa University. Through our community events program, we work closely with regional and national organizations including Bristol Old Vic Theatre and The Big Draw.
Residencies in Somerset
Since 2013, Hauser & Wirth Somerset has supported an immersive artist-in-residence program, facilitating over 50 residencies for Hauser & Wirth artists and opportunities beyond the gallery’s roster.
The residencies have no prescribed outcome but instead provide artists, curators and students with time and space for reflection, research and production. All participants are encouraged to contribute to a continuous creative hub, including collaborative community events and learning workshops.
Previous artists-in-residence include: Rita Ackermann, Martin Creed, Allison Katz, Bharti Kher, Pipilotti Rist, Henry Taylor, Thomas J Price, Rashid Johnson, Christina Quarles and Firelei Báez.
Arthaus
Arthaus, Hauser & Wirth Somerset’s youth group, is an inclusive community of young people aged 15 – 19 years who share a passion for art. It is an opportunity to meet regularly at the gallery to connect with like-minded individuals, socialise, collaborate and embrace new experiences. It is a space for alternative voices, self-expression, inspiration and creative freedom.
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Our Learning Partnerships
As part of our Learning program, Hauser & Wirth is partnering with arts organizations Bold Tendencies (London, UK) and Spike Island (Bristol, UK) and The New Art School Modality (New York NY). Each three-year partnership is focused on increasing access, support and expertise for professional development within the arts, as well as engaging broader communities with art and artists.
Our Somerset Charity Partner
Since 2014, the gallery has partnered with 14 charitable organizations, institutions and local businesses across the South West of England. Each year, a new local charity is supported through visitor entrance donations and community events. From July 2024 – June 2025, we are supporting Good Company Bruton, a not-for-profit set up by and for the local community.
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About Somerset
Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a world-class gallery and multipurpose arts center, providing a unique destination to experience art, architecture and the rural landscape of Somerset.
Behind the gallery there is a landscaped garden, designed by Piet Oudolf, which features a changing program of outdoor sculptures and houses the Radić Pavilion, designed by Smiljan Radić.
Our on-site restaurant and bar, Da Costa and Roth Bar, serve seasonal food and drink, and Farm Shop supports farmers, growers and makers by stocking local produce from our community.
Conservation, Learning and Sustainability
Centered around a core belief in conservation, learning and sustainability, Hauser & Wirth Somerset offers a wide variety of events including talks, tours, workshops and screenings, as well as an extensive learning program for local schools, universities, young people and families.
Hauser & Wirth is committed to inclusive learning programs that instigate a dialogue between art, artists and diverse audiences with a focus on first-hand experience. Ongoing global projects are centered on three core pillars: to engage with communities; enrich academic programs; and foster better access to art careers through a series of meaningful partnerships.
Restoration and Awards
Prior to the gallery opening in 2014, the Grade II listed farm buildings remained derelict for several decades, until they were sensitively restored and renovated by Paris-based architectural firm Laplace and local architects benjamin+beauchamp.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset has been awarded both a RIBA South West Award 2015 and Civic Trust 2015 Award. In 2014, Durslade Farmhouse also won the William Stansell Historic Buildings Award.
Make Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Stockwell House is currently undergoing restoration to preserve the historic listed building. As a result, the gallery space will remain closed until renovations are complete in late 2025.