One of Gloucestershire's most iconic landmarks, Tewkesbury Abbey, is being transformed by a spectacular light and sound installation this October 2024.
'Space', created by Luxmuralis, comes to the Abbey from Tuesday 22 to Sunday 27 October 2024, inviting attendees to journey through outer space, gaze up at emerging galaxies, and explore humanity's ambition to adventure beyond.
Promising to take visitors on an immersive journey, there will be projections across almost every part of the Abbey’s 900-year-old architecture, showcasing the vastness of the universe, planetary exploration and show the final image of Earth — looking back from space under a galaxy of stars.
In an experience lasting about 45 minutes, visitors will enter the Abbey in darkness through the North Door, before journeying around the building, encountering vibrant projections in different areas accompanied by an immersive soundscape.
The experience includes an awe-inspiring projection in the Nave, the central aisle of the Abbey.
The space will be clear of pews and visitors can use the seating at the sides to take a moment to pause, look out into space and ponder the fragility of humanity and our own planet.
Vicar of Tewkesbury Abbey, reverend canon Nick Davies said: 'We're really excited that Luxmuralis is returning to the Abbey and hope that this will be another breathtaking opportunity for people to marvel at the heavens and the wonders of creation. This is a spectacular installation in an awe-inspiring building and we look forward to welcoming tens of thousands to enjoy it.
'We would encourage people to book early to avoid
disappointment.'
Tickets to 'Space' at Tewkesbury Abbey cost £12 for adults and £10 for children aged four to 17, with children under three able to attend for free.
For more information and to book tickets, visit rosestheatre.org/events/space.
