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'The Conference of Birds': Bridget MCcrum,
at the Walled Garden.

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On display until Saturday 14th September

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.

Book tickets to the exhibition

Experience the brand-new sculpture exhibition. Entry is included with a valid pass or day ticket. Buy now

About the Artist

As an artist, archeologist and explorer, McCrum has travelled the world, including spending extensive periods in the Middle East. Wherever she has gone, she has been inspired by the environments, cultures and objects she has encountered. Her sculptures provide focal points in the landscape, accents to natural or man-made formations – at once, monumental and hugely sensitive. One of the last true Modernist sculptors in the tradition of Brancusi and Epstein, her work references ancient civilisations, modern explorations into minimalism and abstraction, and her own relationship with the natural world.

Event Information

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    The Walled Garden

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    Free with a valid Pass or day ticket

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    Open daily until Sunday 14th September 2025

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    10.00-17.30

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    No dogs allowed

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