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The Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden and Arts Festival opens again in May for a month-long celebration of Surrey Hills showcasing local sculptors and artists and the enjoyment of experiencing art within a natural setting.

Staged by Surrey Hills Enterprises in partnership with the Surrey Sculpture Society, the event features one of the largest ephemeral Sculpture Trails in Surrey. Over 160 new sculptures from talented artists are set within the beautiful Birtley Estate landscape of woodlands, meadows and lakeside. Inspired by the Surrey Hills, the renowned glass artist Adam Aaronson will be the feature artist. Using traditional techniques Adam creates unique stunning pieces and runs glass blowing courses at his studio in West Horsley.

The event makes a great day out for all the family in beautiful surroundings with inspiring sculptures, woodland trail and lakeside walk. A marquee located on the lakeside meadow holds an indoor exhibition and cafe and provides a base for visitors during the day. An exciting range of demonstrations, workshops and courses for children and adults can be combined with visits.

The Arts Festival weekend - Sat 25th, Sun 26th and Monday 27th May

Located within the Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden, artist Ruth Wheeler will be joined by local artisans to showcase wood sculpting, pyrography, life drawing, printing, children’s art, yoga, willow weaving and lots more.

Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden & Arts Festival

Sat 4th May – Sun 2nd June

Arts Festival weekend 25th, 26th & 27th May

Birtley Estate, Bramley Guildford, Surrey GU5 OLB Open 10am - 4.30pm £7 on-line in advance, or £8 on the day Children under 12 - free Free parking

Cream teas and light refreshments are available on site or visitors can bring their own picnic.

Combine with a craft workshop or demonstration

Ticket entitles you to visit as often as you like and you don’t have to specify the day.

Find out more and book ahead www.surreyhills.org

Tickets also available from

Guildford Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ www.tickets.visitguildford.com

Fantastic Festivals celebrating the Surrey Hills Find out more www.surreyhills.org

• Surrey Hills Food & Drink Festival Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2019 A fantastic Festival in the stunning grounds of Denbies Wine estate in the centre of the Surrey Hills.

• Surrey Hills Challenge – Sunday 22nd September 2019 - a walking and running event inspiring people of all ages and abilities to run or walk the Surrey Hills. Organised by Rutland Management Ltd

• Surrey Hills Wood Fair – Cranleigh – Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2019 Celebrating all that’s Good about Wood in the beautiful setting of woodland and meadows with lots of hands on activities

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