Exhibitions

Hengist Group of Artists present

'The Palette of Winter’s Glow : A Celebration of Light and Colour'

Start: 19 October 2025

End: 4 January 2026 

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. There is something for everyone in this exhibition.

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. Living in beautiful Dorset, we all draw inspiration from the coast and the forest which surrounds us.

We exhibit and sell our work locally. We are looking forward to exhibiting at Highcliffe castle and once again being part of their Christmas tree festival. 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.

The Castle Collection 

The Past Reflected, Recorded and Revealed

January 2026

Our new exhibition invites you to explore the layered legacy of Highcliffe Castle through its endless artefacts and archival treasures. From personal letters and paintings to stained glass panels and signatures, each piece in this exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives of all the people who have a connection with this remarkable building.