The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Ripon is set to open for its new season next week.
The attraction reopens to visitors on Thursday 2nd April with a new exhibition of over 100 sculptures from artists across the UK and beyond.
‘Sculptures in the Landscape Exhibition’ is a 7‑month showcase where contemporary art is immersed in 45 acres of dramatic woodlands and gardens within an award‑winning landscape alongside a permanent collection of 90 contemporary sculptures.
The 2026 exhibition will present new sculptures to enhance the natural setting while inspiring and challenging audiences of all ages.
Works vary from figurative to abstract using a variety of materials including recycled compressed polystyrene from the fish markets of Hong Kong to wheat grass root heads, forged steel, ceramics and glass.
Will Roberts, Trustee of the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park said:
“It’s fantastic to see how our annual sculpture exhibition has grown in popularity and that we are drawing artists from as far as Hong Kong.
“The addition of Michael Lyons work is also a great honour, and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the garden to enjoy them all.”
Sculptures on display in the garden this year also include 9 large pieces from the Michael Lyons collection.
Michael was a founding member of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Vice-President of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.
There is also an international feel to this year’s exhibition with work from Hong Kong, America, Armenia and Spain.

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