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Visit Our Letchworth Art Gallery

ICAS is conveniently located in the centre of Letchworth Garden City, close to Hitchin, Stevenage, Baldock, Knebworth and Welwyn Garden City.

Whether you are visiting to view contemporary art, discuss a framing project, bring in a treasured painting for restoration or ask for advice about protecting an artwork, our experienced team will be pleased to help.

For framing and restoration consultations, we recommend contacting us before travelling so we can give your project the time and attention it deserves.

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sundays & Bank Holidays

Sunday: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm by appointment

We recommend calling the gallery first to arrange a convenient time.

How to Find ICAS

By Train

Letchworth Garden City has direct rail connections with London King’s Cross and Cambridge.

Fast services from London King’s Cross can reach Letchworth Garden City in approximately 30–40 minutes, making ICAS easily accessible for clients travelling from London and surrounding areas.

The gallery is located within the main town centre and is a short distance from Letchworth Garden City railway station.

By Car

Letchworth Garden City is approximately 35 miles north of London and is easily reached via the A1(M).

From London, travel north past:

• Hatfield
• Welwyn Garden City
• Stevenage
• Hitchin

Leave the A1(M) around the Letchworth junctions and follow signs towards Letchworth Garden City town centre and Garden Square Shopping Centre.

Clients regularly travel to ICAS from throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties.

Nearby Airports

ICAS is accessible from several major airports, including:

• London Luton Airport
• London Stansted Airport
• London Heathrow Airport

Travel times vary depending on traffic and route.

Bespoke Picture Framing Consultations

If you are visiting us for picture framing, we recommend bringing the artwork, photograph, print, shirt or object with you whenever possible.

This allows us to compare different:

• Frame mouldings
• Mount colours
• Frame depths
• Conservation materials
• UV glazing options
• Museum and specialist glass
• Layout designs

For sports shirts, medals and memorabilia, you are also welcome to bring photographs, tickets, programmes, certificates and other items connected with the story.

Our aim is to create a framing solution that will:

Preserve

Protect

Present

your artwork or memorabilia in the most appropriate way.

Art Restoration & Picture Cleaning

If you have an older painting, family artwork or picture that may require cleaning or restoration, you are welcome to bring it to the gallery for an initial discussion.

Our restoration services include:

• Oil painting cleaning
• Removal of aged surface dirt
• Varnish treatment where appropriate
• Canvas repair
• Re-stretching
• Retouching
• Painting conservation
• Picture and frame restoration
• Works on paper

If the artwork is particularly large, fragile or difficult to transport, please telephone us before travelling so we can discuss the best approach.

Contemporary Art Gallery

Visitors are also welcome to explore our changing collection of:

• Original paintings
• Contemporary art
• Limited and studio editions
• Sculpture
• Local artists
• International artists
• Collectable artwork

If you are interested in a particular artist or artwork, contact us before your visit and we can confirm current availability.

Areas We Serve

Although ICAS is based in Letchworth Garden City, clients regularly visit us from across Hertfordshire and beyond.

Areas we frequently serve include:

Letchworth Garden City, Hitchin, Stevenage, Baldock, Knebworth, Royston, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Hertford, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Middlesex, London, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

Many clients continue to return to ICAS for further framing, restoration and art projects, and we are always delighted to welcome both established customers and new visitors.

See our Customer Reviews

We are proud that much of our business comes through personal recommendation, repeat customers and client referrals.

Read what our customers say about their experience with:

Picture framing

Conservation framing

Art restoration

Sports memorabilia

Contemporary art

Personal gallery service

 
 
 
 
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 Susie B 
 
31 August 2026
 
 
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Highly recommended! Excellent service and my painting was beautifully framed, couldn’t recommend highly enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Joel P 
 
30 July 2026
 
 
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Le Mans picture Excellent service by both brothers. They were patient. Had incredible knowledge of framing and was able to guide me through the frame and background that I needed to pull of an incredible work of art.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Samrat 
 
29 June 2026
 
 
  
Excellent work. I am thoroughly pleased with the overall experience, from start to finish. The service was exceptional—friendly, professional, and attentive to detail. I would certainly return should I require assistance in the future. Thank you all sincerely.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Chintan G 
 
14 May 2026
 
 
  
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. I recently had an Egyptian papyrus art piece framed here, and the end result exceeded all expectations. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were exceptional, and the frame perfectly complemented the artwork. The art piece holds great sentimental value for our family, so it was very important to us that it was handled with care and attention. I dealt directly with Sunil and Bipin Vilas, the owners, who I found to be very friendly, highly experienced, and clearly possessing deep technical knowledge when it comes to framing and preserving artwork. From the very beginning, I felt genuine warmth in the way they approached the entire experience. What really stood out was the genuine interest they took in understanding my taste and preferences, where the artwork would be displayed, and the overall look I was hoping to achieve. Their advice and guidance throughout the process were excellent, and I was kept well informed at every stage. It’s rare to come across a business that combines such professionalism, expertise, and genuine customer care. I’m so glad I found them and will definitely be returning for future art and photo framing projects. Highly recommended.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Angela Wight 
 
13 May 2026
 
 
  
Absolutely delightful gallery—warm, inspiring, and beautifully curated. I visited to find a thoughtful gift and left with a stunning piece. A truly memorable experience; highly recommended.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sophie P 
 
12 May 2026
 
 
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Thoroughly recommend Thoroughly recommend this business. We were framing novices and Dev was very generous with his time and expertise. We got our painting back within two weeks and are so chuffed with the framing. They were all so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alina Congreve 
 
28 April 2026
 
 
  
I recently had several family paintings restored through ICAS Vilas Art Gallery, and I was very impressed with the quality of the conservation work. The treatment was clearly carried out with real care and expertise, addressing dirt, cracking and discoloured varnish while preserving the integrity of the original paint. The results exceeded my expectations, and the paintings have been brought back to life in a very sensitive and considered way. Communication was generally good, and I appreciated the time taken to explain the process and even provide a visual preview of how the works might look once restored. Overall, this is a knowledgeable and professional service, and I would be happy to return with further paintings.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 AlinaRC 
 
28 April 2026
 
 
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Family paintings carefully restored We recently entrusted ICAS Vilas Art Gallery with a small collection of family paintings, including works that are of considerable sentimental value. These were painted by my great grandmother in the 1920s and 30s and included oil paintings and pastels. The conservation work carried out was excellent — handled with a light and thoughtful touch that respected the original character of the paintings while carefully addressing surface dirt, cracking and aged varnish. It was genuinely rewarding to see the results; the colours and details have come back beautifully without any sense of over-restoration. We also appreciated the opportunity to see a preview of the likely outcome on a phone app, which helped us feel confident in the process. The experience was very positive and we felt the paintings were in safe and knowledgeable hands. We would certainly consider returning with further works in future.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kerry Durrance 
 
19 February 2026
 
 
  
My daughter bought me some Tom Hanks/Forrest Gump memorabilia for Christmas which needed very specific framing. They did it proud! Not only does the frame completely complement the items, the backlight adds an extra dimension to it so that you can see the film reel in detail. They chose background colours that really set it all off. Absolutely lovely gents. Thank you so much :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mark R 
 
5 February 2026
 
 
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Professional framing Got 4 pictures framed. Icas very helpful with frame choices, I was not aware of uv Glass, which gets rid of most light reflection & the ones now on my wall look amazing compared to standard glass. The framed pictures were excellently done. It is expensive to frame large pictures, but worth it if you are going to look at them for many years. Great service.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lewis McKenzie 
 
3 February 2026
 
 
  
We had some framing done of our lovely limited edition or originals, the result were even more delightful prints, the galley enhanced their beauty using the gallery owners skills. Thank you very much.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Matt P 
 
4 January 2026
 
 
  
ICAS did a fantastic job of framing two pieces of my late mother's art. They listened intently to my requirements and helped me to find the perfect frames for these two pieces. I am so happy with the end result, thank you so much for the personalised messages about the pieces on the back as well!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tom 
 
11 October 2025
 
 
  
Friendly, helpful, prompt framing service from Dev and the team at ICAS Vilas Art Gallery. Good range of frames and good communication. Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rob A 
 
23 September 2025
 
 
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Oil Painting Restoration Very knowledgeable and helpful. We took in an old oil painting for restoration and were very happy with the result.And local.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ian Mullinger 
 
11 September 2025
 
 
  
I recently had two pictures framed at ICAS Vilas Art Gallery in Letchworth, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the service was amazing — friendly, professional, and attentive to every detail. Sunil guided me through the options and made sure the frames perfectly suited my artwork. The whole process was smooth, stress-free, and the final result exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend ICAS Vilas to anyone looking for quality framing and outstanding customer service! Thank you sunil, lovely family run local business!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 ianj007 
 
11 September 2025
 
 
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Amazing service! I recently had two pictures framed at ICAS Vilas Art Gallery in Letchworth, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the service was amazing — friendly, professional, and attentive to every detail. Sunil guided me through the options and made sure the frames perfectly suited my artwork. The whole process was smooth, stress-free, and the final result exceeded my expectations.Highly recommend ICAS Vilas to anyone looking for quality framing and outstanding customer service!Thank you sunil, lovely family run local business!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Steven Clifford 
 
5 September 2025
 
 
  
Excellent service, friendly staff.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bikerchick69 
 
21 July 2025
 
 
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My daughter bought me some Tom Hanks memorabilia for Christmas which needed very specific framing. The guys did it proud! Not only does the frame completely complement the items, the backlight adds an extra dimension to it so that you can see the film reel in detail. They chose background colours that really set it all off. Absolutely lovely gents. Thank you so much :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mr Wolf 
 
7 July 2025
 
 
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Professional advice on picture restoration Sunil and his team were very knowledgeable and helpful in getting some of my old pictures to the right people to have them cleaned and restored. Sunil then advised on reframing and carried out that work to a very good standard. The go to place for professional advice and a great gallery too.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Phillip Donnelly 
 
25 June 2025
 
 
  
I visited the ICAS Vilas Art Gallery on 25/06/2025 and was thoroughly impressed. It was the first time I’d spent any real time inside the gallery, and I ended up chatting with the owner, Sunil, for a good half an hour. The gallery houses an impressive and diverse selection of artwork — from both local artists and international pieces originating from as far afield as China, Russia, and Ukraine. The longer I stayed, the more I appreciated what was on display. Each time I looked at a piece, I noticed something new — small details, hidden textures, unexpected forms. I could easily have stayed all afternoon (if I wasn’t at risk of dozing off from how relaxed I felt!). Sunil was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the art. He encouraged me to really immerse myself in each image — to look beyond the obvious and appreciate the brushstrokes, the composition, and the emotions being conveyed. Our eyes are often drawn to the main subject, but he pointed out how much more can be discovered by stepping back and taking in the piece as a whole. He shared insightful stories about the artists and helped me see the artwork in a whole new light. It was an inspiring 30 minutes — and a visit I highly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alyson W 
 
22 June 2025
 
 
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A fabulous framing of a lovely football shirt Sunil was absolutely fabulous and his customer service is second to none. He goes above and beyond with every customer. He did a great job framing a football shirt for my grandson and when he knew it was going to be his birthday, Sunil worked extra hard to have it ready in time for his big day. My grandson was thrilled with it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Trish T 
 
12 June 2025
 
 
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Service excellence Sunil is very knowledgeable, his attention to dtail is incredible...This is the 4th picture that he has framed for us, and we are absolutely delighted with the framing. Trish
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contact ICAS

ICAS Vilas Art Gallery
21 Commerce Way
Garden Square Shopping Centre
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire SG6 3DN

Telephone: 01462 677455
International: +44 (0)1462 677455

For the best service, please call ahead if you would like to arrange a picture framing consultation, art restoration assessment or private art viewing.