Take a tour of the Harley Studios to meet a selection of our artists, and learn more about what they do and where they do it.
Since 1978 we have welcomed over 75 creative businesses to our subsidised studio spaces, located in the private and peaceful surroundings of Welbeck’s Victorian Kitchen Gardens.
Join us on a studio tour to explore the work of three of the remarkable makers currently in residence.
Each booked date has a different mix of studios, so you could see anything from organ pipes to handmade guitars, studios stacked with fabrics to spaces more suited for making furniture. See the full schedule below to check which studios you will see on your booked date.
Upcoming Dates
Friday 21 February: See the studios of Richard Hartley (guitar maker), Wendy Shaw (Hope & Elvis creative arts), and Goetze and Gwynn (organ restoration).
Saturday 22 February: See the studios of Richard Hartley (guitar maker), Wendy Shaw (Hope & Elvis creative arts), and Geoff Tinniswood (piano technician).
Friday 28 March: See the studios of Goetze and Gwynn (organ restoration), Simon Mount (woodwork and furniture), and Geoff Tinniswood (piano technician).
Hope & Elvis. Image courtesy of Sam Binstead.
The Tour
Tours last up to 2 hours. All tickets are non-refundable unless cancelled by us, for more details please see our Events Terms + Conditions.
On arrival, please park in the main car park and check in for your tour at the Portland Collection Museum. Our tour guide will collect visitors and you will walk to the Harley Studios. It is an easy 10-minute walk, but if you have any accessibility requirements please get in touch before booking. The tour will leave promptly, so please arrive in good time. Unfortunately, latecomers cannot join the tour.
We strongly advise that visitors dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear as no seating is available during the tour. There are no toilet facilities at the Harley Studios.
Richard Hartley. Image courtesy of Sam Binstead.
About the Harley Studios
We have 3 sets of studios, with spaces suitable for a wide range of different practices. They are home to a community of artists, designers, makers and conservation specialists.
The Harley Studios are open to visitors by appointment only, or during Studio Tours.
These events are part of our Studio Discovery Days, an exciting programme of studio tours, demonstrations, talks and creative workshops with the Harley Studio artists. Make sure to check out the full programme of events here.
