Welcome to theundergroundstream, near Kingsbridge in the South Hams, South Devon, UK. A space curated by two artists, for art, artists, and lovers of art.

Theundergroundstream is a space to show extraordinary artworks by extraordinary artists from around the world, and to nurture the love of art in this area of already outstanding natural beauty.

We rescued the old stone building that was once the granary, dairy and haybarn, and transformed it into the new gallery, and one day, while sitting outside it on the steps of the garden, while listening to the gentle babble of the underground stream - the stream that dives beneath the barn one side and emerges from underneath it the other - we wondered what to call it ...! 
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Theundergroundstream gallery was launched in October 2023 with an exhibition of works by us - Christopher Cook and Susie David - by way of introducing ourselves and the space.

This is a place that invites real-life connections, with the artworks themselves, the artists who make them, between artist, viewers and curators. The gallery is more word-of-mouth than social-media-mouthy.

It offers a peaceful, meditative version of the artworld.

...and...

While you're visiting the gallery you might like to explore the coast. 5 minutes down the lane is the famous surf beach Bantham, in fact, as we are equidistant from many coves, beaches and sea inlets, guests often use this place as a base to explore the area: by walking the coastal path, wild swimming, stand up paddle boarding, taking a surf lesson, snorkelling, or less energetically - simply lying on a blanket in a secluded cove with a book, ...or even a note-book, sketch book, camera... and make some work! 

Being far away from civilisation we have made our own 
on-site accommodation for mini-retreats and residencies. Overlooking the garden, and adjacent to the gallery kitchen, are two double ensuite bedrooms and one twin ensuite for maximum six guests. With a minimal low-key calm aesthetic - buffed concrete floors, white walls, pure cotton and linen, and super king mattresses. 

Close by is the foodies' feast paradise - Wild Artichokes, and even closer by is Ben Howard's award-winning best cafe 2023 - Outside, plus just a walk up the lane is a cosy Devon pub with open log fires. Near the coastal path there are more pubs, and beach shacks and cafes.

Email us at theundergroundstreamgallery@gmail.com