"Sidewalk art at its best"

For over sixty years, Bayswater Road in London W2 has been transformed every Sunday into the world's liveliest open-air art exhibition. The show has become an landmark in London's artistic heritage, loved by both UK residents and overseas tourists alike.

Very sadly, but not surprisingly, the Bayswater Exhibition has been quite severely impacted by COVID-19, meaning that there are nowadays far fewer artists than many lovers of the show will remember. PLEASE NOTE THAT, FOR THIS REASON, THE EXHIBITION IS CURRENTLY ONLY BETWEEN THE LANCASTER GATE ENTRANCE TO KENSINGTON GARDENS, AND THE MARLBOROUGH GATE ENTRANCE. There is currently no art displayed between Queensway and Lancaster Gate.

Please bear with our faithful core of artists who are trying their hardest to keep Bayswater Art alive during very challenging times.

Our world-famous show on the railings of Kensington Gardens is licensed by Westminster City Council. The Princess Diana Memorial Garden, the Peter Pan statue, the Italian Garden, the Serpentine and the world's favourite Oxford Street shops are all nearby.

Though numbers are reduced, you can still meet the artists and choose from the many varied exhibits on sale. There are oil paintings, acrylics, watercolours, drawings, pastels, in fact pictures in every medium, size and subject, from contemporary abstracts and traditional landscapes to the tiniest miniature flower paintings.

All exhibits are for sale direct from the artist at studio prices and what you see is what you get - you take your purchase away with you immediately. Bayswater artists are experienced in catering for overseas visitors and can advise on packing and shipping. In some cases, paintings can be safely rolled and packed in tubes for taking home as hand luggage, and many artists are happy to sell pictures without the frame if you wish. Many artists now accept payment by card.

Some artists have exhibited at the Royal Academy, many are established names that are known worldwide, some are unknowns who may be the Van Gogh of tomorrow.

Art and craft work is on display every Sunday. It's a lively exhibition and the artists are happy to discuss anything, from their work to the latest hot news items. There are many pubs and restaurants nearby, including the historic Swan and Mitre Pubs, The Royal Lancaster Cafe, McDonalds etc.

The show has been established for nearly 60 years and is the largest regular open air show in the world. We're open 8am to 6pm every Sunday throughout the year and even in winter we're here until it gets dark.

Nearest Underground stations are Lancaster Gate and Queensway. Car drivers please note that we are outside the congestion charge zone, so as long as you approach the show from the Notting Hill end, you've no chance of getting slapped with a charge! Though there is a cycle lane on the south side of the road, there is an exemption on Sundays, meaning free parking for clients is available.