Still struggling to fill those two extra days off over Easter? We might just have found the fix you need. The North Downs Way Art Trail – a 154-mile-long walking route from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent, dotted with nine giant sculptures – has been in the works since 2020. And now it’s ready to go.
The last artwork, known as Coppice Oratory in Kent’s King’s Wood, was unveiled on March 18, marking the completion of the highly anticipated open-air art gallery. And not only is the route completely free and open to all, it also looks pretty damn spectacular. Don’t believe us? Check out some snaps of the walking route below.
Each installation is made with sustainable local materials, and highlights stories, poems and designs from surrounding communities. And if you don’t have time to do the whole thing in one go? Don’t sweat – the North Downs Way can be tackled in sections.
Peter Morris, the North Downs Way trail manager, said: ‘We have created an open-air gallery for the public, which has been designed to add to the overall experience of our national trail and promote its special characteristics, while also bringing art to an audience who might not normally step into a typical museum space. ’
You can find out more about the North Downs Way Art Trail here.
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