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
Deborah Harrison
Deborah discovered her aptitude for stone carving in her middle years while attending the Greenbelt Arts Festival. She went on to study stone masonry at Bath City College, where she developed the skills that led to a full‑time professional practice. She now specialises in carving alabaster.
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey was a British sculptor and artist who sold sculptures all over the world. Having sculpted since he was just ten, his love of birds and Art Deco design inspired much of his work in cold cast marble, cold cast metals and a small collection of foundry bronzes.
Jason Heppenstall
Jason Heppenstall is a scrap‑metal sculptor based in West Yorkshire, with almost 14 years of experience working full‑time as an artist. Using entirely reclaimed materials, his practice is driven by a strong commitment to sustainability; every fragment of metal is repurposed, ensuring nothing goes to waste and each piece lives on through sculpture.
Brendan Hesmondhalgh
Brendan Hesmondhalgh first worked with clay at sixth form, an experience that led him to study ceramics at degree level. After a brief period in North Wales, he transferred in 1994 to the sculptural ceramics course at Edinburgh College of Art.
Rachel Higgins
Rachel is a metal sculptor renowned for her finely detailed animal sculptures, each built around a hand‑formed copper wire structure. Working from photographs, sketches, books, online resources and film, she carefully refines the animal’s form before building up the surface with perforated and textured copper, brass and silver. Enamel is used selectively to add highlights and subtle colour, bringing vitality and character to each piece.
Martin Jarvis
Martin Jarvis is a self-taught fabricator and kinetic sculptor based in Andover, Hampshire, where he creates his work from a garden shed at home. Drawing deeply from his engineering background, his artistic vision seamlessly blends practical expertise with a passionate commitment to meticulous design and construction.
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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