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Easter Sculpture Festival
Friday 29 March at 10:00 am to Monday 1 April at 5:00 pm
£10
The Easter Sculpture Festival is back once again to unveil nature’s artistry at the botanic garden.
As we welcome spring with the blooming trees and vibrant colours of the flowers, immerse yourself in the world of art and nature with the Easter Sculpture Festival that takes place in the Botanic Garden. This festival aims to showcase the harmony between human creativity and the natural world with unique hand crafted sculptures, interactive workshops and family-friendly activities. Join the tours to learn more about the wonders of spring and wander through the garden for a visual feast of sculptures made from stone, ceramics, wood, metal, and wire by local artists.
You will also get a chance to have a go at art in the form of willow weaving, wood turning, stone carving and
pottery. This year, we will also welcome art students from the University of West England exhibiting ceramic slugs and a prehistoric creature!
There will be refreshments provided by Chandos Deli to enhance the experience.
Book online in advance or pay by card on the gate.
Please note that we are no longer able to accept cash payments for entry.
I will be visiting the gardens for the Easter sculpture festival as I have for the past few years.
Please can you tell me if tickets have to be purchased beforehand or on the day as i cannot see where to pruchase them on your website.
I look forward to you reply
Hello Ann; yes, if you keep an eye on this page, the link for tickets will be available soon.
Hi
i have my mum visiting for Easter and this is something she might be interested in – could you tell me if the gardens are accessible for older people who use a wheeled “walking frame” ie rough paths, steps etc? and what the local parking situation is ie permits/on street/first come first served etc?
Regards
Hi Andy. Yes the Garden has accessible tarmac paths throughout; regarding parking, there is a car park adjacent to the Botanic Garden. If you tell our stewards that you have a passenger with mobility issues, they’ll give you priority in spaces closer to the Garden.
Hi. Will you have activities like in previous years -such as willow crafting? Thanks
Hello, sorry we didn’t get back to you until now. Hope you were able to enjoy the willow weaving and stone carving.
Hi, just wondering if the event will take place in case of rain? Thanks
Hello, sorry we didn’t get back to you until now; all our events go ahead unless there are high winds or dangerous conditions.
Hi, Are the gardens dog friendly?
Hi Julia, sorry we didn’t get back to you until now; we only allow assistant dogs into the Garden.