Bluecoat
With a city centre location and striking, Grade I listed building, the Bluecoat offers a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, an award-winning programme for families and children and a bustling café serving delicious homemade meals. Our legendary garden is open all year round, it’s the perfect spot for a coffee break.
We’re also home to several independent retailers and creative businesses. From wedding dresses and handmade gifts to vintage records and house plants, get your shopping fix while you’re here.
Next Events
Past Events
- Bluecoat: Family weekend - 17.10.15 - 18.10.15 - 13:00 - 16:00
- Bluecoat: Artist Talk: Niamh O'Malley & Sean Borodale - 15.10.15 - 18:00 - 19:30
- dot-art at Bluecoat: Jewellery Making (Metal) with Helen Leigh Dolan - 13.10.15 - 27.10.15 - 18:45 - 21:00
- Bluecoat: Exhibition Tour: Niamh O'Malley - 10.10.15 - 14:00 - 15:00
- Bluecoat: Viewing - Niamh O'Malley - Glasshouse - 9.10.15 - 18:00 - 21:00
- dot-art at Bluecoat: Life Drawing with Roy Munday - 6.10.15 - 27.10.15 - 18:45 - 21:00
- dot-art at Bluecoat: Acrylic Painting with Richard Meaghan - 6.10.15 - 27.10.15 - 18:45 - 21:00
- Bluecoat: Printmaking for Beginners - 3.10.15 - 11:00 - 17:00
- Bluecoat: Chalk Paint™ Workshop - Techniques 1 - 27.9.15 - 10:00 - 13:00
- Bluecoat: Family Workshop - Art & Philosophy for Children - 26.9.15 - 11:30 - 12:30
- Bluecoat: RESOURCE: Uncreative Writing - 23.9.15 - 18:30 - 20:00
- Bluecoat: RESOURCE Reading Group - 21.9.15 - 18:00 - 19:30
- Bluecoat: Heritage Weekend - 12.9.15 - 13.9.15 - 10:00 - 18:00
- Bluecoat: Symbiosis: Art & Science - 10.9.15 - 13:00 - 14:00
- Bluecoat: Explore - 5.9.15 - 28.11.15 - 13:00 - 16:00
- Above The Beaten Track Festival - 5.9.15 - 12:00 - 22:00
- Print Club Sundays - 30.8.15 - 14:00 - 17:00
- Print Club - 25.8.15 - 18:00 - 20:00
- RESOURCE Reading Group - 24.8.15 - 18:00 - 20:00
- Print Club Sundays - 16.8.15 - 14:00 - 17:00









