A trail of discovery
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Looking for a day out with a difference during your visit this spring?
Whether you’re a keen walker, an avid artistic or have a flair for photography, sculpture trails tick all the boxes, offering an unique insight into not only art and culture, but also the local landscape.
We’ve picked out just a few of our favourite local sculpture trails, each suited to different audiences, but all with their own story to tell…
Open from 1 April
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 21 miles
Situated in beautiful woodland within the Goodwood Estate, the Cass Sculpture Park presents work from some of the most important figures in contemporary sculpture, in an ever-evolving display of sculpture set across 26 acres of grounds.
Best for: Amateur photographers – the striking sculptures all offer something different to capture on camera, and the chance to experiment with lighting and perspective.
Art in the Garden at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Saturday 11 May - Sunday 13 October 2019
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 24 miles
Stunning sculptures are attractively presented in the beautiful setting of this world famous 180-acre Garden.
Featuring award-winning, local, new and established British sculptors and artists from overseas.
Best for: Gardeners - The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside.
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 21 miles (starting point at Alice Holt Forest)
Stretching from the countryside to the coast, this 50-mile trail offers the opportunity to not only experience the South Downs’ scenery, but also to learn about its story.
Along the route, there are a series of striking sculptures, each of which play their part in telling the story of the local area – including a Hampshire Down sheep at QECP and a deer and brown trout by the River Rother.
Best for: Walkers – this long-distance trail may be too much for one day, but the route is divided into 12 sections; a perfect chance to experience the great outdoors and some Hampshire history all in one.
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