Peter Coke Shell Gallery
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
4.5
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Run by volunteers, the gallery is beautiful and has some sublime pieces of work it will only take 5-10 minutes to look round but is located in a beautiful town right on a beautiful beach and seafront and is more than worth seeing whilst you enjoy the rest of the beauty of Sheringham which this only adds to! We would like to open from 12 noon to 4 pm daily, but owing to the retirement of some of our previous volunteers following the Covid shutdowns and unexpected illnesses at present, closures will be far more frequent than we would like until more volunteers come forward.
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MumsTaxiCo
Bedfordshire, UK53 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
Can't understand why anybody would want to glue together sea shells into ugly arrangements. I just didn't "get it".
Written October 3, 2016
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ibo789
Jedburgh, UK245 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
Amazing well worth an hour or two just browsing the shell exhibits, free entry only a small voluntary donation .
Written August 1, 2013
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mollie4
Blyth, Northumberland, UK202 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
It is well worth popping into this small museum, there are some amazing things to see, we were just passing and popped in for 10 mins, although you could spend longer in there if you have the time
Written July 5, 2019
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himbelongherindoors
Norfolk UK81 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We do not live far from Sheringham and have often walked past the Gallery saying 'We must visit some day'.
This week, we did - and what a wonder it is.
Peter Coke was an actor and a playwright and an antique dealer, related to the 'Cokes of Norfolk'; he for some years was Paul Temple in the BBC radio series.
Coke discovered a love of 'shell art' - pictures or models made from shells and the gallery (in a converted fisherman's shed in a side street in Sheringham) is run on a volunteer and charitable basis by the Sheringham Society.
The exhibits are astounding - not least as they were all the work of the one man.
Entry is free and donations are requested. Opening times are limited to summer months, so check the website if you wish to go.
This week, we did - and what a wonder it is.
Peter Coke was an actor and a playwright and an antique dealer, related to the 'Cokes of Norfolk'; he for some years was Paul Temple in the BBC radio series.
Coke discovered a love of 'shell art' - pictures or models made from shells and the gallery (in a converted fisherman's shed in a side street in Sheringham) is run on a volunteer and charitable basis by the Sheringham Society.
The exhibits are astounding - not least as they were all the work of the one man.
Entry is free and donations are requested. Opening times are limited to summer months, so check the website if you wish to go.
Written August 30, 2018
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Mrs Miriam s
14 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
We loved this Shell Collection such a magical place. Our grandaughters were enchanted with the wonderful creations that the talented Peter Coke had made. The colours and structures were unbelievable. We had to drag ourselves away. Thank you for making this visit possible.
Written April 5, 2015
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mosieCambridge
Cambridge41 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Fascinating exhibition of shellcraft which apparently started as a Victorian craft. Peter Coke, the artist (who was also an actor and playwright) made all of the items on display. He created these very original, beautiful shell displays up until his 90s. His working space has been recreated in a little room, and contains the shells, equipment and his apron and chair, as it was when he died, which is quite poignant.
There is also a selection of very pretty shells to buy. Delightful and helpful lady selling these. The gallery is run by volunteers and is free entry, so it's good to give a donation to help running costs.
There is also a selection of very pretty shells to buy. Delightful and helpful lady selling these. The gallery is run by volunteers and is free entry, so it's good to give a donation to help running costs.
Written September 1, 2014
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Stufuk
Sheringham, UK171 contributions
This place has to be seen , It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but until you see what someone can do with shells you can't believe some of it is possible ? You can be in and out in Ten mins or you might just get caught up with the whole shell thing and be an hour , either way take a look , you will be fascinated !
Written June 7, 2014
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Alison23lufbra
Loughborough, UK1,433 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
A lovely way to spend half an hour browsing with old and young alike. My parents loved the skill and beauty of these displays created over a long period and now displayed beautifully in a lovely converted fishermans shed right by the beach.
Written April 22, 2014
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geocachegang
London, UK468 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
We went with very low expectations and came out very impressed indeed.
You need to check that it is going to be open as it is completely run by volunteers but it was excellent and really very interesting.
It is only one large room but you will be amazed at the structures that have been built out of shells.
Shells and odd bits are for sale and only donations need to be offered.
Highly recommended as a 30 minute rest from eating ice cream etc etc .
You need to check that it is going to be open as it is completely run by volunteers but it was excellent and really very interesting.
It is only one large room but you will be amazed at the structures that have been built out of shells.
Shells and odd bits are for sale and only donations need to be offered.
Highly recommended as a 30 minute rest from eating ice cream etc etc .
Written August 30, 2013
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RuthieRoy
Bury St. Edmunds, UK87 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We frequently visit Sheringham but had never found this little gem before. We were astonished to see the beautiful shell works of art and all free of charge (we did spot a donation box). Simply delightful.
Written September 17, 2018
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