Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Museums & Galleries
Hauser & Wirth Somerset at Durslade Farm, Bruton: a free contemporary art gallery, a Piet Oudolf garden, a farm shop and restaurants.
Art on a working farm
Hauser & Wirth Somerset occupies Durslade Farm on the outskirts of Bruton. It opened in 2014 in farm buildings that had stood derelict for several decades, restored and extended by the Paris-based architects Laplace. It is a contemporary art gallery and a farm at the same time: Durslade Farm is a working free-range farm that supplies the restaurant.
What you can do for free
Entry to the gallery and garden is always free, with no advance booking needed, though visitors are encouraged to donate to the charity partner Forest of Selwood. The gallery and garden open Wednesday to Sunday, the Farm Shop opens every day, and group visits are pre-booked for Tuesday to Friday. The gallery runs a changing programme of exhibitions and closes between shows. It is closed from 19 October to 6 November 2026 for a changeover, while the garden, Da Costa and the Farm Shop stay open. Check the website for the current programme before you set out.
The garden
The landscape behind the gallery was designed by Piet Oudolf, and the garden has a changing programme of outdoor sculpture. Oudolf Field, a large perennial meadow behind the gallery, is part of the scheme. A pavilion designed by Smiljan Radić stands in the garden. Dogs and picnics are not allowed in the garden, so plan lunch elsewhere on site.
Eating and shopping
Da Costa is the farm’s restaurant, and Roth Bar and a book shop are on site too. The Farm Shop is open every day, while Da Costa opens on the same days as the gallery. Takeaway from the Farm Shop can be eaten in the courtyards and the Farmyard. Check the visitor page for current times.
Planning the visit
Visitor information, including directions and the current exhibition, is on the Hauser & Wirth Somerset page. The nearest station is Bruton, less than a 10 minute walk away. There is an on-site car park with space for coaches, a dedicated wheelchair space and electric vehicle charging points, and all areas are accessible for wheelchair users. Children must be supervised near the two ponds, and sculptures must not be touched or climbed on. For older Somerset art and architecture, see Wells Cathedral.
Where to stay near Hauser & Wirth Somerset
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hauser & Wirth Somerset free?
- Entry to the gallery and garden is always free and does not need to be booked in advance. Group visits are different and must be pre-booked; check the website.
- Can I bring my dog to Hauser & Wirth Somerset?
- Dogs on leads are welcome in the Farm Shop, Da Costa, Roth Bar, the book shop, the Cloister Courtyard and the Farmyard. They are not allowed in the gallery or garden unless they are assistance dogs. There is an outdoor kennel area with water bowls next to the car park, but it is unsupervised.
- Can I have a picnic in the garden?
- No. Food and drink, including picnics, are not permitted in the gallery or garden. Takeaway from the Farm Shop can be eaten in the indoor seating area, the outdoor courtyard, the Farmyard and the Cloister Courtyard.
- Is the gallery always open?
- No. The gallery closes between exhibitions for a changeover, and the garden, Da Costa and the Farm Shop stay open. The next closure runs from 19 October to 6 November 2026. Check the website for the current exhibition and dates.
- How do I get to Hauser & Wirth Somerset?
- Bruton station is less than a 10 minute walk from the gallery. There is also an on-site car park with space for coaches and a dedicated wheelchair space, and several electric vehicle charging points where you bring your own cable.