Art: Express, Connect, Inspire - Enriching Lives Through Creativity and Culture5
Experience Art at the Duchess
Since 2021, Art at the Duchess has been the premier venue for art exhibitions within The Duchess of Cornwall Inn, featuring local and visiting artists.
5
Years in Operation
over 60
Artists Showcased
2
Charities Supported
Love Poundbury "through your lens"
A photography competition
An inaugural photography competition organised with Art at the Duchess.
We invite you to celebrate our unique community through photography, and capture what makes Poundbury special to you. Whether you're a seasoned amateur photographer or simply love taking pictures on your phone, we want to see Poundbury through your eyes.
From the distinctive architecture that defines our streetscape to the everyday moments that bring our community to life, every photograph will tell a story. This competition celebrates those stories—and the talented people who capture them.
Architecture & Urban Design
Capture Poundbury's distinctive built environment, from Georgian façades to innovative public spaces.
Landscapes & Natural Beauty
Showcase our gardens, green spaces, and the natural world throughout the seasons.
Community & Everyday Life
Document the vibrant life of Poundbury—people, businesses, events, and daily moments.
Creative Perspectives
Experimental, artistic, or unconventional views that reveal Poundbury in unexpected ways.
The Venue
Experience art across two floors of The Duchess of Cornwall Inn.
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn is a welcoming Dorset inn, designed on a grand scale. You’ll find our handsome three-storey pub and restaurant at the heart of Poundbury, inviting you to stop in for coffee, a Sunday roast, or a drink in one of its many cosy corners. Our 20 boutique hotel rooms are a perfect base for exploring Dorset’s country walks and historic attractions such as Cerne Abbas or Maiden Castle.
Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorset
01305 757569
Our Charity for 2026
The Lexi May Trust
Supporting children with terminal illness or life limiting conditions in Dorset.
Lexi May was our middle child of our four beautiful daughters.
Our Aim
Our hope is that every family will have the support they need to create the special memories that will be forever treasured. We aim to make this happen for every family who needs us.
Our Story
Lexi May was our middle child of our four beautiful daughters. She was a fun, loving, smiley happy 7 year old diagnosed with an inoperable Brain Tumor known as DIPG in January 2015. The diagnosis of which gave us an estimated 9 – 12 months of precious time to make memories as a family.
Donate
You can donate if you viewed and enjoyed the Art showcases within The Duchess of Cornwall Inn. ALso a sale of the art will support too.
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thank you
Get in touch
Telephone: 07956 020 165
E-mail: david@artattheduchess.com
Address: 12 Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DT1 3DD, Dorset, United Kingdom