We are thrilled in this most extraordinary of years that we can welcome you to our 5th biennial Sculpture Exhibition.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely challenging worldwide and it was no exception here at Doddington. We had to close everything here except our Farm Shop and Bike Shop. Our staff there became frontline workers and we found ourselves part of a caring, local community effort to support vulnerable people and keep food supplies going safely. Doddington has been a refuge of green spaces and calm throughout the lockdown for so many people, whether visiting to enjoy some exercise in the grounds or a wander around the gardens, once it was was allowed.

Every sector of the economy has been hugely challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and thousands of arts and cultural events have been cancelled this year. We are so lucky that our long-planned Sculpture Exhibition is largely outdoors, and that we can go ahead with it safely. We have over 390 works from 68 artists from the UK and overseas placed around the gardens and in the Stable Yard Gallery. Everything is for sale and don’t forget that your purchases will be supporting both the artists and contributing to the conservation and protection of Doddington Hall and our wider community of staff and volunteers.

We have worked out a safe route around the exhibition which minimises the chance of getting closer than 2m to someone. Please follow it and please keep your distance, cough or sneeze into your elbow and do not touch any of the sculptures.

Finally, a big thank you to Sculpture Events with David & Kate for organising and curating the exhibition in difficult times and to all our sponsors, their generous involvement makes the exhibition possible.

Have a wonderful visit and thank you for your support.