Civic Centre

Hillingdon

Civic Centre is the kind of place that shows art to the people who come through its doors. It is a public building first, so the work tends to sit alongside everyday life rather than in a gallery bubble. Expect exhibitions that lean local and suit anyone who likes to look slowly and talk about what they saw afterwards. The programming leans toward displays rather than loud nights out, which makes it a good fit for a quiet visit or for someone who finds galleries a bit intimidating. Sitting in UB8 1UW, it draws a mix of local artists, families and people who came for one show and stayed for another. It takes art seriously without making a fuss about it.