PRESS RELEASE The Portland Collection State Room Tours 11 August - 22 September 2014 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Book now to see art from the Portland Collection in its historic setting at Welbeck Abbey. The Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire is home to members of the Cavendish-Bentinck family, who have lived at Welbeck since 1607. Book now for a guided tour around Welbeck Abbey’s magnificent State Rooms and see objects from the family’s art collection. Built up over the centuries by the Dukes of Portland, the Portland Collection includes extraordinary exam- ples of fine and decorative arts. As each generation has added to the collection, different tastes and pas- sions have been reflected in the vast array of artworks. Taking place on weekdays between 11 August and 22 September 2014 (excluding Bank Holidays), the tours include a bus ride from The Harley Gallery to Welbeck Abbey, and a guided walking tour around the State Rooms, the grand reception rooms used for entertaining. The tours last for approximately 1.5 hours, starting at 10.15am and 2.30pm, and tickets cost £16.50 each (plus p&p). Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LW [email protected] / www.harleygallery.co.uk +44 (0) 1909 501 700 Harley Gallery Trading Limited Company No. 08083700 The Harley Foundation Registered Charity No. 276611 PRESS RELEASE The Portland Collection State Room Tours 11 August - 22 September 2014 Focussing on the family collection of fine and decorative art, known as The Portland Collection, the tour of Welbeck Abbey’s State Rooms includes the Gothic Hall and Red Tapestry Drawing Room as well as the Print Corridor, Titchfield Library and Chapel. Many of these rooms were redecorated in the Edwardian period by Winifred, Duchess of Portland (1863 – 1954). Wife of the 6th Duke of Portland, Winifred was president of the RSPB and vice-president of the RSPCA. Call 0844 888 9991 or visit www.harleygallery.co.uk to book your tickets to the Portland Collection State Room Tours and get your chance to see objects from this internationally significant collection of fine and decorative art in its historic setting at Welbeck Abbey. The Harley Gallery is on the A60 between Mansfield and Worksop, 10 minutes from the A1 and M1. Free entry and free parking. Visit www.harleygallery.co.uk for further information. Notes to Editors For more information please contact Rebecca Wombell, Marketing Manager on 01909 501700 / market- [email protected] The Harley Gallery has a national reputation for excellence and innovation, aiming to widen participation and develop understanding of the work of practicing artists and makers. Situated on the ducal estate of Welbeck in North Nottinghamshire, the Gallery is easily accessible from both the A1 and M1. The three gallery spaces at The Harley show exhibitions of top quality contemporary visual art and craft which change 5 times a year. The Gallery is also home to a Treasury Museum which is the only exhibition space dedicated to showing objects from The Portland Col- lection of fine and decorative arts, built up by the Dukes of Portland and their families at Welbeck over 400 years. It also has a contemporary Craft Shop, recognized by the Crafts Council as a quality retail outlet. Set up to showcase and support artists and makers by providing a retail outlet for their work, the Harley Craft shop sells work from lead- ing British applied artists and emerging makers. Event Terms and Conditions Booking by phone and online only. No bags of any type, including handbags, will be allowed on the tour. There is NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED at any point. Please be aware that no cameras can be taken on the tour. We ask that you please do not wear stiletto heels. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and report to Gallery Reception. We regret that latecomers will be not be able to join the tours after the bus has left the Gallery. The bus will depart at 10.15am and 2.30pm prompt. Please be aware that there are no seating or toilet facilities available during the walking tours, and the tour route con- tains several staircases. Wheelchair access is available by prior arrangement to include the State Rooms on the ground floor (we regret that wheelchair access does not extend to the Arts & Crafts Vestibule and the Print Corridor). Please let us know when booking if you require wheelchair access. Tickets are non-refundable. The Portland Collections State Room Tours do not include the Underground Ballroom or any tunnels. Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LW [email protected] / www.harleygallery.co.uk +44 (0) 1909 501 700 Harley Gallery Trading Limited Company No. 08083700 The Harley Foundation Registered Charity No. 276611 PRESS RELEASE The Portland Collection State Room Tours 11 August - 22 September 2014 Additional Images 1. 2. 3. Image Credits Cover Image - Detail from the suite of ‘Gobelins’ tapestries in The Red Tapestry Drawing Room, Welbeck Abbey. Image 1 - Entrance Hall, Welbeck Abbey. Image 2 - Gothic Hall, Welbeck Abbey 1919. Copyright © County Life Picture Library. Image 3 - Detail from the suite of ‘Gobelins’ tapestries in The Red Tapestry Drawing Room, Welbeck Abbey. All images are Copyright © The Harley Gallery, with the exception of Image 2 which is Copyright © County Life Picture Library. Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LW [email protected] / www.harleygallery.co.uk +44 (0) 1909 501 700 Harley Gallery Trading Limited Company No. 08083700 The Harley Foundation Registered Charity No. 276611 .