Sculpture
at Doddington
Every summer, the gardens at Doddington Hall are transformed into a beautiful backdrop for our annual sculpture exhibition.
From July to September, our walled gardens and romantic wild garden are filled with incredible works of art. Created by artists from across the UK and beyond, these striking sculptures encourage you to explore the gardens in a new and intriguing way.
Curators David Waghorne and Kate McGovern carefully select national and international sculptors to complement each area of the garden, creating an eclectic exhibition to suit a wide range of tastes, styles and budgets.
There are hundreds of sculptures on display, with surprises at every turn. Larger pieces are placed throughout the gardens, while the Stable Yard Gallery showcases a captivating selection of smaller-scale works.
Almost every piece in the exhibition is for sale - an investment that will bring enjoyment to your home or garden, while also supporting the career of the sculptor.
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Sculpture at Doddington
2026 Artists
Michael Thacker
From the local limestone he carves to the natural shapes his work harks back to, Michael’s time spent in Lincolnshire still shines through in his abstract-style sculptures. Having studied sculpture at Loughborough University, followed by training at York as a stone mason, Michael then found himself in our county - working at Lincoln Cathedral no less as a carver/mason.
Anthony Theakston
Anthony Theakston studied ceramics for six years, graduating from Bristol with an Honours Degree in Ceramics, followed by a Master of Arts in Ceramic Design from Cardiff University in 1990. After completing his studies, he spent five years lecturing at Camberwell College of Arts and Falmouth School of Art, while simultaneously establishing himself as a studio ceramicist.
Nichola Theakston
Nichola Theakston is a Lincolnshire-based sculptor, known for her evocative explorations of animal form. Her practice invites viewers to encounter the mutualities of our shared consciousness. Working primarily in ceramic and bronze, her sculptures possess a quiet intensity, often capturing subjects in moments of pause, interiority and contemplation.
Catherine Morgan Thomas
Catherine Morgan Thomas is a London‑based designer and sculptor with over 30 years’ experience working across both fine art and commercial interior architecture. She has held senior creative roles including Senior Designer, Associate and Head of Design for leading international practices such as Fitch, BDG Design, WPP London, Kohn Pedersen Fox and The Schechter Group in New York.
Sophie Thompson
Sophie graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design, Plymouth University in 1992. Her practice is rooted in a lifelong fascination with animal forms, shaped by early visits to wildlife parks and years spent working as a groom, closely observing equine anatomy and behaviour.
Luke Tupper
Luke Tupper is an artist primarily working in sculpture, living and working in the south west of England. Luke’s artwork is almost exclusively in the medium of metal. After graduating art school in 2014 he took the basic skillset he gained from the metal workshop and became a professional welder fabricator and metalworker.
Sculpture at Doddington is
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Young Sculptor
Exhibition
Our Young Sculptor Award runs alongside our main Sculpture exhibition. Featuring a variety of UK-based sculptors under the age of 35, this is an exciting opportunity to view work by talented, young and up-and-coming artists.
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