We are pleased to announce a brand new sculpture exhibtion by artist Bridget McCrum will be coming to the Walled Garden, opening Sunday 27th  April. The exhibition focusses on McCrum’s iconic bird sculptures in stone and bronze, partially inspired by the 12th century Persian poem, The Conference of the Birds.

At the centre of the exhibition is  Merlin (pictured) ; a vast stone bird soaring triumphantly. The piece was commissioned by Rolls Royce to commemorate their most famous engine, the Merlin, part of the iconic Spitfire Plane. The sculpture’s vertical wings hint at the unique shape. With our connection to Sir Winston Churchill, it is therefore fitting that this piece takes pride of place in the show. The sculptures will be in a variety of locations around the Walled Garden until Sunday 14th September.