The Portland Collection Museum and Harley Gallery

Welbeck Abbey is a great House which was formerly the seat of the Dukes of Portland. The House is now in the capable hands of the last Duke’s grandson  William  Parente  who  pioneered  a  novel  approach  to  the provision of public access through the construction of a beautiful Art Gallery.

The Portland Collection formed over some 500 years by the Cavendish Bentinck  family  and  their  forbears  is  now  housed  in  the  gallery  and comprises  outstanding  objects  from  the  Welbeck  Abbey  collection. Wonderful  paintings, miniatures, silver  jewellery, drawings  etc  are beautifully shown in the new gallery and the show is refreshed annually with new exhibits from the Abbey’s inexhaustible supply.

The Harley Gallery next door is a forum for exhibitions of Contemporary works.

In addition the Courtyard has an excellent Café ideal for a light lunch and a very good farm shop. An ideal visit for those heading north.