Budding flowers, the melodic soundtrack of birdsong and rich herbaceous borders buzzing with bees and butterflies; glorious gardens create the perfect setting for fascinating artistic sculptures — and Creating Spaces 2025 is a feast for every sense.
This year's brand-new exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to discover more than 120 sculptures all carefully placed throughout the stunning Garden at Miserden estate.
The event is presented by the Cotswold Sculptors Association — an inclusive, non-profit organisation run by its artist-members to promote the making and appreciation of sculpture in its many forms — and you can get a 10 per cent discount when booking tickets online by using the code GLOS10 at checkout.
120 sculptures to discover at Creating Spaces 2025
New for 2025's edition of the exhibition, the Cotswold Sculptors welcome special guest sculptor, Ian Gill, to exhibit alongside members.
Ian's multi-award-winning work includes 'Helix', seen above, as well as many prominent commissions for RHS Chelsea and a piece that can be spotted on the A38 Slimbridge roundabout, celebrating the local wetlands.
120 sculptures await discovery in the gardens, with the artists often on hand to answer questions and chat about their work and what inspires them.
There's also two special events scheduled including an artist demonstration session on Saturday 14 June and a meet the artist day on Sunday 20 July — both at no additional charge.
Visitors can be inspired by abstract and figurative works in stone, wood carving, metal, ceramics, textiles, mosaic, glass and lots of other mediums.
Plus, those in search of a sculptural addition to their home or garden will be pleased to know that most pieces in the exhibition are for sale — and there's also a chance to win a sculpture by Gina Baum.
Experience tranquillity in the Lutyens-designed gardens at Creating Spaces 2025
Expertly planted with roses, clematis and herbaceous plants, The Garden at Miserden overlooks a deer park and the rolling Cotswolds hills of the Golden Valley beyond.
The sculptures nestle into the magnificent colours and the magical features of the 17th-century Lutyens-designed yew walk, with quaint grass steps, a rill water feature, secretive walled garden and natural areas — and the gardens are largely accessible for visitors, with some avoidable stepped sections.
Entry tickets to The Garden at Miserden, which includes entry to Creating Spaces 2025, cost £12 per adult, with free entry for children under 16 — please note that only service dogs are welcome.
For more information, visit cotswoldsculptorsassociation.com/miserden, and to grab tickets with the 10 per cent discount code GLOS10, head to miserden.org/garden.
Please note that the 10 per cent discount is for exhibition dates and standard opening times only, when booking at least one day before visiting for a group of less than 10 people.
