Car park transformed by butterfly mural

The wall at Rother Street Civic car park has been painted in bright colours

The brick walls of a car park in Stratford-upon-Avon are being transformed into a mural celebrating nature and wellbeing.

It means Rother Street Civic Car Park, painted with flowers and a range of butterflies, will join the town's growing mural trail.

Created by artist Sam Porter, also known as Mural Minded, the design is inspired by the area's commitment to nurturing local butterfly populations.

Ali Glover, organiser of the Paint Stratford mural trail said: "Sam's mural is more than just a beautiful artwork, it's a reflection of Stratford's commitment to both artistic expression and environmental responsibility."

Stratford Town Trust said his work served as a "powerful" visual reminder of the interconnectedness of art and nature, and "their profound benefits for overall health and happiness".

Stratford-upon-Avon is said to be home to the UK's largest butterfly farm and the town is known for its work with maintaining numbers.

Mr Glover added that the latest mural encapsulated how art could highlight and celebrate "the incredible conservation efforts happening right here in our community, while also reminding us of nature's positive impact on our lives".