About Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery
Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery is an artist’s studio and exhibition space with one of the most extraordinary addresses in the borough: Eel Pie Island, tucked into the Thames at Twickenham. Accessible via the footbridge from the Eel Pie Boatyard, the gallery offers visitors an intimate encounter with original artwork in a working creative environment. Open four days a week — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — it welcomes art lovers, collectors and the simply curious. For more information, visit leecampbell.co.uk or call 07900 242997.
Local area
Eel Pie Island has long held a special place in the imagination of Twickenham residents and Thames-watchers alike — a small, privately inhabited island with a rich and unconventional history. A gallery sited here feels entirely in keeping with that creative spirit. Within the broader Richmond borough, where independent arts venues are genuinely treasured, Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery adds something distinctive: art experienced not in a white-walled commercial space, but in a working riverside setting that is itself part of the story.
Why choose Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery
Few galleries in the London area can offer the combination of an accessible working studio, original artwork and a setting as atmospheric as Eel Pie Island. For residents who value the personal over the corporate, visiting here means meeting art in an unhurried, intimate context rather than a busy commercial gallery. The generous opening hours across five days — including weekends — make a visit easy to fit around weekly life, and the island’s riverside approach makes the outing itself a pleasure worth the trip.
Services
- Original artwork for sale
- Artist's studio visits
- Gallery exhibitions
- Art viewing by appointment
- Creative studio space
Ideal for: Art collectors, Local art enthusiasts, Visitors to Twickenham, Gift buyers seeking original work, Residents of Richmond upon Thames.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery, and how do I get there?
The gallery is located on Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, with the address given as Eel Pie Boatyard, TW1 3DY. Eel Pie Island sits in the Thames and is reached by a footbridge from the boatyard on the Twickenham bank.
What days and times is the gallery open?
The gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all from 10 AM to 6 PM. It is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
How can I contact Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery before visiting?
You can call on 07900 242997 or visit the website at leecampbell.co.uk for further information.
Is this a commercial gallery or purely a working studio?
Based on the available information, it operates as both a studio and a gallery, combining a working creative space with an exhibition area open to visitors during published opening hours.
Is the gallery suitable for a weekend visit?
Yes — the gallery is open on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, making it well suited to a weekend outing, particularly combined with a walk along the Twickenham riverside.
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