Best Arts and Culture Places in Galloway

"Founded in 1683, not only is the Ashmolean Britain’s oldest museum, but it’s also one of the finest museums in the world. With exhibits ranging from Egyptian mummies, Michelangelo’s sketches for the Sistine Chapel, Guy Fawkes’s lantern and Oliver Cromwell’s death mask, the Ashmolean is a genuine treasure trove – half a million years’ worth displayed over five floors, to be precise - and a must-visit for your Oxford holidays. Where and when: Beaumont Street."

"Just a short stroll away is the Ashmolean Museum which is remarkably the oldest public museum in the country. First opened in 1683, it has an collection of artworks, artifacts and archaeological findings for visitors to enjoy; all housed within a magnificent Neoclassical building. In total there are 39 galleries to wander around that focus on various civilizations and cultures from around the globe."

"With its imposing marble columns, and classical style facade, the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is impossible to miss for anyone walking down Beaumont Street. The first university museum ever created, and home to artefacts dating from the Egyptian era to the modern days. It’s a fantastic place to check out, whether you’re a history buff, or a contemporary art lover."

"Festooned with pot plants, knick-knacks and bunting, this whitewashed ex-factory unit is a bar, art gallery and restaurant. Two cask pumps carry traditional beers from local brewers (on this occasion, Vale), while the Factory’s 12 keg lines feature the likes of Brewdog’s 5am, benchmark wheat beers from Schneider Weisse and Weihenstephan, and eight beers (including a Jam Factory stout) from Cotswold Brewing Company. A sizeable bottled collection covers similar familiar territory, mixing core Belgian classics (Orval, Rochefort, Chimay etc) with familiar craft imports from Brooklyn, Einstök and Goose Island."

"This unique venue is a restaurant, bar and also an art gallery, set in a huge building which was previously a marmalade factory. Therefore, there are lots of different areas to drink and dine in, including a really pretty courtyard for the summer. Moreover, there are always lots of events happening at this creative hub too, from live music to life drawing classes."

"It features two beer pumps, 12 keg lines and a sizeable collection of beer bottles from famous names such as Orval, Einstok and Goose Island. Don’t expect to be surprised by their assortment of beers, but be sure that you will be enjoying high quality brews. A pint here starts from £4."

"Many of the regal residences created by the Rothschild family throughout Europe are gone now, but this one is still a vision of the 19th…"

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"From St Michael's it is a very short stroll to the Verulamium Museum, a modern museum showcasing finds from the Roman city. One highlight is a 2nd-century bronze figure of a goddess known as the Verulamium Venus, and another is 'Postumus', a skeleton discovered buried in a beautifully crafted lead coffin. A short walk across Verulamium Park from the museum brings you to a 3rd-century mosaic and hypocaust, protected by a low modern building."

"Source: Photo by user Carole Raddato used under CC BY-SA 2.0. This stop is definitely worth a visit as this is the only Roman theater of its kind, in Britain. Once surrounded by shops and houses, the foundations of which you can still see here, this is not your usual Roman amphitheater."

"The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is an ancient excavated theatre built around 140 AD. It’s unique in that it’s not an amphitheatre, as was commonly built during Roman times. But rather, it resembles a design similar to a modern theatre, with a raised stage."

"Housed in one of the most beautiful neo-Gothic buildings in the city, which it shares with the Pitt River Museum, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History is considered one of the finest natural history museums in the country. Famous for its spectacular display of dinosaurs in the main court – with Iguanodon and Tyrannosaurus skeletons towering over you as you step inside – as well as being home to the last remaining traces of the long extinct dodo, the museum has plenty of keep little (and big) kids very happy!. Parks Road, Oxford, UK, +44 1865 272950"

"City of spires, quaint pubs and super smart students - Oxford oozes charm and energy. And being home to one of the world’s top universities, it’s no wonder Oxford museums are world class too. After a few days exploring Oxford’s museums, you’ll come away a whole lot wiser, but without the student debt."