Wysing Arts Centre, Arts centre in Bourn, England
Wysing Arts Centre is an arts facility in a village outside Cambridge, housed in converted agricultural buildings. The site contains studios, exhibition spaces, and outdoor areas featuring artworks and installations.
The centre was established in 1989 when local artists transformed a farm property into a creative space. This conversion allowed artists from different disciplines to gather and work together on the site.
The centre presents contemporary art practices through exhibitions and artist projects that engage with local and global concerns. Visitors can encounter experimental artistic approaches and innovative work across its different spaces.
The centre is located in a village accessible by bus from Cambridge and opens several days per week. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the spread-out layout includes outdoor areas to explore.
The centre provides on-site residential accommodation for visiting artists during their time here, allowing creative work to blend with everyday life. This arrangement supports deep artistic development and experimentation over extended periods.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.