The Roydon Art Show 2026 serves as a vibrant platform for local artists to showcase their work during the art event May bank holiday. This local artists exhibition not only highlights their talent but also helps raise money for the village hall. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists, as many will be present.
Run by volunteers for many years, the Roydon Art Show 2026 aims to provide the community and visitors with an exciting art event during the May bank holiday. This event showcases hundreds of original artworks, offers local artists a platform to exhibit and sell their creations, and raises funds for the village hall.
A highlight of the village calendar, the preview evening for the Roydon Art Show 2026 offers the first opportunity to view this year’s exhibition featuring local artists and purchase artworks before the official opening. Guests can enjoy a drink and canapés while mingling with friends and artists. Ticket price £12.50.
Get more from your visit...
The main part of your visit is the chance to look at approximately 300 original art works, including photographic art and mixed media works, from local artists, artists from neighbouring towns and villages, and in some cases, from further afield. There will be a broad range of topics - not just pictures of Roydon. There will also be a wide range of materials used: oils and water colour are very popular, but there are also mixed media pictures.
Postcards from some of the artists will be available to purchase
These, like the pictures, can be bought using your credit or debit card as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. We also accept entry payment by card.
Pre-booking is essential as there are a limited number of tickets available.
To purchase your tickets, please contact us via email and we will provide you the necessary details and payment terms
On the Sunday & Monday, refreshments including tea, coffee and cakes will be available throughout the day.
Subject to availability, you can even buy whole cakes and delicious sandwiches to take away with you. And remember, all profits go to charity.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the exhibition...
You will find two halls filled with up to 300 artworks from local artists, both professional and those who paint purely for enjoyment. There will be a wide variety of styles and a variety of media used by the artists. So if you want a soft watercolour of a local scene, or something more vibrant, there is bound to be something to catch your eye.
And don't forget the popular raffle. For £1 per ticket, you'll have the chance to win a selected artwork.
We are very proud of the Roydon Art Exhibition. It takes a great deal of time and effort from many people, but it is all worthwhile when we get such glowing feedback from so many people. These are just a few of the comments we received during and after recent shows:
Thank you all for a lovely exhibition and for selling two paintings for me. (DL, artist)
I had no idea this exhibition was so good. (local resident, first time visitor)
The organisation is excellent. It all went so smoothly. (LM, artist)
We will definitely be back next year. Great exhibition. (Artist)
The organisation is second to none. (first time artist)
What a lovely atmosphere. Thank you so much. (visitor, preview evening)
The pictures are very well displayed. (MR, artist)
Excellent organisation. It must have taken years to get it to this standard. (PL, artist)
What a lovely welcome I received. A great show. (DR, artist)
Such a friendly and well organised event. (artist)
What a lovely venue. So bright. Excellent displays. (CR, artist)
By car
Harlow Rd, Roydon, Harlow CM19 5HH
Roydon Village is on the B181, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Harlow, 3.5 miles (5.7 km) east of Hoddesdon and 4.6 miles (7.4 km) north-west of Epping. Easy access via the A10, A414, M11 and A1169
Car parking
There is limited parking in front of the Village Hall, but there is additional parking in Beaumont Park Drive opposite Bakery Close. (Turn right out of the village hall car park and take the first turning on the left.)
By train
Roydon station is on the Liverpool Street/Stratford to Cambridge railway line with trains stopping about twice an hour (check timetable). From the station, it’s about a 10-15 minute walk. (Over the canal bridge, up the High Street past the church on your right and the village green on your left, to the end of the road where you turn left and the village hall is about 100 metres on your left.)
By boat
Roydon lies on the Stort Navigation and River Stort. Short stay moorings are available at the Roydon Marina which is about 15 minutes walk to the Village Hall.