Carden Park Hotel is delighted to announce the opening of its new sculpture garden and exhibition which opened on August 31st, 2021. Curated by Grant Ford, BBC’s Antiques Roadshow expert and Fine Art curator, the Sculpture Garden is set against the stunning backdrop of Cheshire’s 1000 acre luxury resort.
A beautiful addition to Carden Park’s ambitious growth strategy, the Sculpture Garden further positions Carden Park Hotel as the leading resort destination in the North of England. With millions of pounds of investment, Carden Park’s private owners have continued to invest in and develop the hotel, grounds, and spa; finding new methods to delight their guests.
Carden Park has been transformed with the opening of the award-winning Spa at Carden, The Vines fine dining restaurant and the new aerial ropes course Vertigo at Carden, as well as a new Leisure Club and extensive redevelopments of communal areas within the resort. Carden Park is also home to two championship golf courses, and a vineyard produces 6,000 bottles of Carden Park Estate Reserve each year.
Director & General Manager, Hamish Ferguson said:
“We are always working hard at Carden Park to invest in projects that we believe are truly special and we are very proud of the exhibition Grant Ford has curated for us. The Sculpture Garden will be a destination for everyone; art connoisseurs and families are all welcome, and we’ll continue to grow the world-class leisure offering we have at Carden Park.”
Grant Ford, BBC’s Antiques Roadshow added; “When I first visited Carden Park, I was immediately struck by the stunningly beautiful countryside that surrounds the hotel. Sculpture provides the perfect marriage to the backdrop of luscious green rolling landscapes, tranquil lakes, old woodlands and big open skies. It offers us all a time to reflect and appreciate everything around us, resulting in a meditative and philosophical sense of the past, the present and the future.”
“The main focus for me was the belief that many of us would be keen to venture out and explore the beautiful British countryside and there would be an appetite to look at wonderful art outside. With the enthusiasm of many leading sculptors and artists, together with the never-ending support from Carden Park, I believe we have created a really unique and amazing display.”
Sculpture Garden will be a new destination for art and beautiful design, free to enter and open to the public. Sculptural works by world-class artists can be seen at the Sculpture Garden as well as inside the Carden Park Hotel.
Every visit will be a new experience, with changing exhibits throughout the year, suitable for the whole family. Carden Park’s visitors and residents can enjoy a slower-paced cultural experience while surrounded by the stunning views of the Cheshire countryside as outdoor activities continue to be hugely popular.
To assist visitors, Carden Park has provided descriptive signage with QR codes added, that will take those who want to know more to a website with additional information about the artist and sculptures.
Each unique piece will be available to buy through Grantfordltd.com, with prices starting from £1,000 to £320,000 (ex. VAT)
