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Beecroft Art Gallery and its collection

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The Beecroft Art Gallery is situated in the old Southend Library building, beside the Central Museum, and has a varied collection ranging from 17th century Dutch paintings to contemporary works, a collection of local views, and Southend Museums' historic costume collection. The annual exhibition programme includes displays of the permanent art and costume collections, the Essex Open Exhibition. Beecroft Art Gallery features exhibits related to: fine art and costume and textiles. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: local landscape, john constable, alfred herbert, henry bright, the thames and costume.

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Beecroft Art Gallery
Victoria Avenue

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
11:00 – 17:00
Thursday
11:00 – 17:00
Friday
11:00 – 17:00
Saturday
11:00 – 17:00
Sunday
11:00 – 17:00
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Admission

0+Free
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Facilities

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Location & Map

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea

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Beecroft Art Gallery Reviews

Beecroft Art Gallery has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Beecroft Art Gallery in Southend-on-Sea offers visitors a diverse collection of art in a modern setting. The gallery houses an extensive collection of paintings, with a focus on British art from the 17th century to the present day. Many visitors appreciate the variety of artwork on display, which includes both historical pieces and contemporary works by local artists.

    The gallery's location in a repurposed library building is often noted for its spacious and well-lit exhibition areas, providing a pleasant environment for art viewing. The temporary exhibitions are frequently mentioned as highlights, bringing fresh and interesting content to complement the permanent collection.

    While many find the gallery to be a cultural asset to Southend-on-Sea, some visitors have reported that the collection could benefit from more diversity or a broader range of artistic styles. Additionally, a few comments suggest that more detailed information about the artworks would enhance the experience for those seeking deeper insights.

    The gallery's free admission is widely appreciated, making art accessible to all members of the community. The staff are generally described as friendly and knowledgeable, although some visitors have noted that additional guided tours or interactive elements could further improve the experience.

    Overall, the Beecroft Art Gallery provides a solid art experience in Southend-on-Sea, offering a mix of historical and contemporary art that appeals to a range of visitors, from casual art enthusiasts to more seasoned art lovers.

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    Kylie • Apr 1, 2026

    I visited the Beecroft for the first time today (01/04/2026) with my best friend visiting from Greece. We met 20 years ago at Southend college so wanted to do something there and both loving art, fashion and culture the Beecroft seemed a perfect choice. I’ll be honest we wasn’t expecting much but was so so pleasantly surprised! Firstly, the two ladies on reception (I’m so sorry we didn’t get your names), were beyond friendly and helpful, they told us so much about the area and the gallery and couldn’t help us more, one of them even ran half way down southend highstreet trying to catch up with me as I dropped all my bank cards and ID in the gallery, I was so shocked I didn’t even thank you enough! So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! The lady in the Jazz section was so sweet, passionate and informative. The gallery itself had some really lovely pieces in the cafe and gift store, all sourced locally from local creatives. The art on display was an interesting viewing, many mixed mediums and styles again from local artists and able to be purchased. They had a fashion exhibition based on the local designer Hardy Ameis Couture worn by Gloria Levin which had some stunning pieces. The Jazz section was a lovely walk about with items such as Louis Armstrong’s trumpet and a wonderful selection of records and books. Honestly this a wonderful little gem with some of the nicest people assisting there. The fact that it is free is incredible! Thank you for giving us a lovely day!

    Visited on Apr 1, 2026

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