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Tanks Arts Centre

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Tanks Arts Centre.

Three gigantic, ex-WWII fuel-storage tanks have been transformed into art galleries; it's also an inspired performing-arts venue. Check the website for upcoming events. Tanks hosts lively market days on the last Sunday of the month (April to November).

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