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Clarendon is a contemporary art gallery set inside a converted barn in Upper Oddington, which creates an interesting visual juxtaposition against the golden stone cottages dotting the village.
The gallery displays work by both established and emerging artists, drawing pieces from across the UK and further afield. You can easily spend an hour or two browsing whatever exhibition happens to be on at the time, and since the shows rotate regularly, there's always something fresh to see whether you visit in spring or autumn. It's the kind of place where you might spot something worth taking home, or simply enjoy encountering art that wouldn't normally appear in a village context.
Upper Oddington sits in the quieter northern section of the Cotswolds, removed from the busier tourist paths, though it's positioned conveniently close to Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh if you want to pair a visit here with time in those larger market towns. If you're the type who enjoys walking country lanes but also wants some contemporary culture mixed in with the region's more traditional offerings, this gallery works well for that balance. It's worth factoring into an afternoon's exploration of the area, especially if you're keen to combine countryside wandering with something a bit more unexpected.
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