The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is situated in Queen’s Road, Clifton. It was built in 1858 and was Bristol's first art gallery. The design winner was J H Hirst with his Italianate façade.

The gallery houses a large permanent fine art collection and there are also touring exhibitions throughout the year showing contemporary art. There is a varied programme with group and one-person exhibitions.

Every year the academy holds its annual show of members work.

Admission times are 10.00 –5.30 Monday to Saturday and 2.00 – 5.00 on Sundays. There is Disabled access and admission for children is free. There is also a coffee shop open all year round.

www.rwa.org.uk