A North Yorkshire attraction is set to launch its most ambitious sculpture trail to date.
Newby25 will launch at Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon, on Friday 20 June, and will feature more than 60 sculptures by 27 national and internationally acclaimed artists.
The new trail will wind through the hall’s formal gardens, ancient woodland, and orchard – showcasing the diverse artistic styles and mediums on display.
This year marks the debut of sculpture within Newby’s award-winning gardens, which recently received a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for a display inspired by its National Collection of Cornus.
Among the artists taking part in Newby25 is kinetic sculptor David Watkinson, blacksmith Katie Ventress and stained glass artist Janet Fraser – who have created a one-off piece together for the trail – and renowned British wildlife sculptor Hamish Mackie.
Orlando Compton, whose family owns Newby Hall, curated Newby25. He said: “The expanded route and scale make the 19th bi-annual sculpture trail our most ambitious to date.
“It is an elegant fusion of contemporary art and natural beauty within Newby’s treasured heritage gardens and sculptures.
“From finely worked bronze to repurposed steel, glass, stone and resin, each piece of art is thoughtfully positioned to enhance the surrounding landscape, creating a unique dialogue between art and nature.”
After a VIP preview of the exhibition on Thursday 19 June, the trail will then be open to the public from 20 June until 28 September 2025.
Ticket entry to Newby Hall and Gardens includes access to the sculpture exhibition.
