Half-Term at Roche Court Sculpture Park
Sadiq
Cosmic Elephant, 1992
Bronze
165 x 122 x 80 cm
65 x 48 x 31 1/2 in.
Edition of 5
Kick off autumn half-term with a visit to Roche Court Sculpture Park, and discover sculpture by numerous contemporary artists sited throughout vibrant and open countryside, parkland, galleries and gardens.
Take a seat and cloud-gaze on Peter Newman's Skystation, or explore our Sculpture Safari and search the gardens for sculptural animals like Sadiq's Cosmic Elephant or Barry Flanagan's Large Left-Handed Drummer. With free admission and an engaging array of exhibitions and activities, Roche Court Sculpture Park is the perfect location for a family outing.
Sculpture Explorers Activity Booklets
Learn about some of the many sculptures at Roche Court, including about artists like Barbara Hepworth, Bill Woodrow, and Richard Long.
You may even try your hand at our Sculpture Bingo as you make your way through the park.
Our range of Sculpture Explorers Activity Booklets are available at the front desk upon your visit.
Learn at Home
We also have a range of downloadable free PDF resources to extend your learning at home. These enjoyable learning activities are suitable for a range of ages and explore Roche Court’s many sculptures through LOOKING, THINKING, and SPEAKING.
Click below to view and download.
Paul Roberts-Holmes
Precious Junk - Activity Pack
Click here to download
Michael Craig-Martin
Focus Pack
Click here to download
Barry Flanagan
Make your own hare maquette
Click here to download
Listen at Roche Court - Our Podcast Series
The Roche Court Educational Trust's first eleven podcasts are now available.
Each one consists of a thirty-minute episode, which features conversations between young people and significant artists who have exhibited at the New Art Centre, Roche Court Sculpture Park.
Each discussion describes the artist's inspirations, use of materials, education, and career journey.
Roche Court Sculpture Park is open everyday, 11am - 4pm.
If you would like to visit with a group of more than 6 people, please let us know in advance by emailing nac@sculpture.uk.com, or call us on +44 (0)1980 862 244.
Guided Tours and Interactive Visits with the Roche Court Educational Trust
The Roche Court Educational Trust offers bespoke interactive tours to schools, colleges, universities, specialist and adult groups. If you know a school group or would like more information about booking a tour for your group, please contact us on groups@sculpture.uk.com.