Dinosaur, cats and owl in annual garden exhibition

More than 100 artworks have gone on display in the largest exhibition to be held in the garden of a Wiltshire stately home.

The annual Sculpture Exhibition at Avebury Manor Garden, which was first held in 2016, is on until the middle of October.

Pieces from 23 artists are being displayed among the trees, walled garden and lawns of the National Trust property, including colourful pottery and a large dinosaur that has been placed in the orchard.

Describing the event as a highlight, Head Gardener Garry Mumford said that 11 different garden rooms joined together by topiary, walls, and gateways, now had "art hidden around every corner".

A large sculpture called Hide and Seek Owl & Mouse by Martin Adamson is a favourite of the site's head gardener

All the artwork has gone on sale, and the National Trust has said funds raised will go towards the upkeep of the garden.

Amelia Bryan, senior house and collections officer for the National Trust, said she works with the artists to position the sculptures.

She added: "We give a rough idea of where we want them to go and where it might look good and they kind of titivate around that.

"To just have them embedded in the shrubbery is very beautiful. They bring the garden alive."

The 2025 exhibition will run daily until 19 October.

Meanwhile, Mr Mumford said he hoped to enjoy his favourite piece.

"There's a lovely bronze owl looking down at a mouse, on a tall piece of timber and I just think it tells a wonderful story."