Have you visited The Sculpture Park?

For art lovers, collectors, sculptors, photographers and nature enthusiasts -The Sculpture Park in Churt is a hidden gem. From the gates you may not expect the treasures that lie within. Upon entering the 10-acre site, nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills, you are transported into a magical world of water gardens, woodlands and incredible sculptures.

A folly nestles above a waterfall, a giant tarantula towers over a winding path and varied works of art create a myriad of photo opportunities throughout the park. Three lakes complement the park's diverse landscape and are home to an abundance of water creatures and unusual sculptural features.

An eclectic mix of sculptures from national and international artists are on display for all to see, giving the talented artists a platform to be recognised and appreciated. From up and coming local sculptors, to well established globally recognised names, artists come from far and wide to display their work in this picturesque outdoor gallery. Visitors marvel at the sheer number, size and diversity of the works, finding something for every taste, style and budget.

The Sculpture Park features sculptors that bring in admirers year after year. Ruth Moilliet's colourful tributes to nature, flowers and insects, James Doran- Webb's driftwood animals in frozen, animated poses and Jonathan Loxley's tactile stone creations all continue to gain admiration. New work arrives almost weekly, meaning there is always something new to discover. Sculptures have been created using every subject, material and style available and are displayed upon the water, amongst the bushes and high in the trees.

Biggie Chikodzai, resident Zimbabwean sculptor, brings the largest UK exhibition of Shona sculpture to The Sculpture Park, which can be enjoyed and purchased throughout the year. This also helps to support the artists back in Africa. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe. It gets its name from the 'Shona' tribe of people who are the largest in Zimbabwe. The country itself gets its name thanks to the Shona people's long artisan tradition of stone working.

Nearly all sculptures throughout The Sculpture Park and indoor gallery are available to purchase. Advice on choice, installation and delivery can be given by expert staff. So keep your eye out for the sculpture that sings to you and you could have it in your own garden by the very next day!

The park is a family business, founded in 2001 by local businessman Eddie Powell. At the time of purchase it was undeveloped land that Eddie and his team set about the mammoth task of landscaping. It now welcomes well over 30,000 visitors a year, visiting from all corners of the globe. It is open every day, all year round (sometimes even Christmas Day!) and is worth seeing at any time of year as the landscape evolves with the seasons. Tickets can be pre-booked online via our website www.thesculpturepark.com or you can pay on arrival at reception.