Exhibitions

The Castle Collection - Slop Pond to Highcliffe-On-Sea

From hamlet to seaside town—uncover Highcliffe’s past and the castle at its heart.

Our new exhibition tells the tale of the evolution of Highcliffe village. From a small hamlet to the bustling seaside-town we know today, and the role Highcliffe Castle played in its transformation.

Opening from 14 June 2026, this exhibition invites you to step back in time and discover how Highcliffe’s streets and spaces have changed. Plan your visit today — and walk through the village as it once was.

Hengist Group of Artists present ' Land, Sea and Community- An Artists Perspective'

8 November 26 - 24 January 27

This exhibition is inspired by the county that we all live in, beautiful Dorset. Being surrounded by the Forest, rivers and the sea, there is inspiration wherever we look. There is something for everyone in this exhibition. 

Hengist Group of Artists is a community club for artists of all abilities and interests in Dorset. We are mainly amateur artists with a passion for all things arty. Our members paint a wide variety of subjects and in many mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolours, pastels, pencils and mixed media. We are known in the Dorset area for our exhibitions and really enjoy exhibiting and inspiring budding artists.

As a group we meet every third Monday of each month in a venue at Hengistbury Head and enjoy demonstrations from other local artists, sharing knowledge and gaining inspiration for our next project. Visitors to our meetings are very welcome. We exhibit and sell our work locally. We are delighted to be exhibiting again at Highcliffe castle and we hope that you enjoy our exhibition.

More information about our group and our activities can be found on our Facebook page Hengist Group of artists.