South Quay Gallery & Learning Centre – A resource for the arts in Great Yarmouth

SOUTH QUAY GALLERY

IMAGINE • DISCOVER • LEARN

WHO WE ARE

South Quay Gallery is a brand new creative space in the heart of Great Yarmouth, opening on 4th April 2026.

We’ve lovingly reimagined an entire building to create something special — a place where art, community and everyday life meet. The gallery brings together a dedicated exhibition space, a small and welcoming café, and a light-filled area for workshops and classes. It’s also our home, making this a deeply personal and heartfelt project.

Our inspiration comes from the spirit of Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge — a place that feels calm, inclusive and quietly inspiring. We hope to create that same sense of warmth and belonging here: somewhere you can drop in, linger, and feel part of something creative.

Exhibitions will change monthly throughout the year, ensuring there’s always something new to discover — whether you’re a regular visitor or just passing by.

We will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00am until 6:00pm

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Pete and Moira Huggins standing together with their small black dog, Archie, in front of a colourful expressionist painting by John Kiki at South Quay Gallery. — Pete and Moira Huggins, owners of South Quay Gallery in Great Yarmouth, and Archie the dog in front of a painting by the internationally renowned, local artist John Kiki.

WHAT’S ON

4 – 19 April
Our Life in Art – Pete & Moira Huggins’ personal collection

1 – 24 May
Wraps and Stacks by Trevor Burgess
Trevor will also give evening talks on 7 May and 21 May

30 May – 21 June
Nightjars A selection of works by Darren Barker MBE

27 June – 12 July
The remarkable embroidered pictures of Colin Millington, presented by Luke Scott

15 July – 2 August
Rose Willis – Artist Residency
Rose will be working in the gallery throughout the residency while also exhibiting her work.

8 – 31 August
A joint exhibition by Bridget Heriz and Katerzina Coleman, featuring paintings and sculptures

5 – 20 September
Tom Lamprell presents a selection of his inspiring and varied work

Open Show – September Entry
Artists are invited to submit work for our Open Show:
• £15 for one piece
• £25 for two pieces

Submissions will be judged in October, with the selected artists announced on 20 October.
Selected works should be delivered to South Quay Gallery on 15–16 November.

17 October – 15 November
Small Wonders – Small paintings from a distinguished group of artists. Small in size, but full of impact.

21 November – 20 December
The Open Show – A diverse exhibition featuring works from many artists, selected by a panel of three judges.