National Trust sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden

The National Trust’s annual sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden, part of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, features works by 23 artists and will remain open to the public until Sunday, October 19.

Garry Mumford, head gardener at Avebury Manor, said: “The sculpture exhibition is one of my favourite events of the year, and the design of Avebury Manor Garden makes it the perfect setting.

“With 11 different garden ‘rooms’ joined together by topiary, walls and gateways, visitors will discover incredible pieces of art hidden around every corner.”

The exhibition first exceeded 100 sculptures last year, marking a record for the event, and this year’s edition matches that total.

Kay Singla, an award-winning sculptor returning to the exhibition, said: “Avebury Manor Garden is very special to me and I fell in love with the place when I first exhibited eight years ago.

“The garden is so full of colour, peace and joy and the sculptures always look amazing in the setting.”

All sculptures are available for purchase, with a portion of each sale supporting the National Trust’s conservation work at the Avebury World Heritage Site.

Martin Adamson, another returning artist, said: “Walking in the beautiful landscape amongst the trees and the stones at Avebury really gives you a sense of the history of this atmospheric site.

“The manor garden is a hidden gem and I always enjoy being involved in such a well organised show.”

The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

The National Trust manages about a third of the Avebury section of the World Heritage Site.

Founded in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter, and Hardwicke Rawnsley, the National Trust cares for more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline, and 500 historic sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

In 2021/22, the charity recorded 20 million visitors.

The trust is funded independently of government and relies on the support of its 5.7 million members and more than 44,000 volunteers.

Visitors to Avebury who purchase items in the shop or restaurant, visit the manor or museum, pay for parking, or make donations all help fund the trust’s ongoing conservation work.

For more information about the exhibition and admission prices, visit the National Trust website.