Simon and Monique Gudgeon are the creators of Sculpture by the Lakes, with over 100 sculptures in this 26 acre sculpture park many of them around the level meandering paths around the North Lake and Rainbow Lake. It makes for a lovely leisurely stroll through native trees and planting. There are several waterside venues available for private hire and an excellent Pantry offering self-service fresh, seasonal food with plenty of seating outdoors and around the park where to relax and unwind.
Showcasing the work of sculptor Simon Gudgeon and more than twenty other sculptors among the garden designed by Monique.
As Jo loves to be beside water I am sure she’d love this walk:
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This is a Charles Elliott ‘Verdigris and Gold Sail Sphere’ Handmade Metal Garden Lighting Sphere Sculpture“Search for Enlightenment” by artist Simon Gudgeon.‘Leaf Spirit’ by Simon Gudgeon‘Leaf Spirit’ by Simon Gudgeon (close-up)‘Prima’ by Simon Gudgeon‘Dancing Cranes’ by Simon Gudgeon‘Allium’ by artist David Cutler.‘Allium’ by artist David Cutler. (close-up)‘Icarus II’ by Nicola Godden‘Sphere’ by Simon Gudgeon “Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” Henry Van Dyke‘Isis’ by Simon Gudgeon. The sculpture is inspired by the Egyptian Ibis bird, a wading bird characterized by a long, down-curving bill.Oak Leaves (close-up)“Family Group” sculpture by artist Beatrice HoffmanIt’s not all about the sculptures‘Thoth’ by Simon Gudgeon.‘Walking Cheetah’ by Marie Ackers‘Swans’ by Simon GudgeonThe Lake House (for hire)‘Three Riders’ by Marie Ackers
Set in 26 acres alongside Dorset’s River Frome, with lakes, streams, meandering paths and plenty of places to sit it’s somewhere you can leave your busy life behind and enjoy peace and tranquillity in a beautiful and serene environment.
I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.
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This looks a wonderfully restorative way to spend a few hours. A place to return to?
Each one is incredible, and together, as a walk, it would’ve been a fun few hours. I would certainly return as with most places there are spots we don’t visually digest.
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This looks a wonderfully restorative way to spend a few hours. A place to return to?
I’d definitely return if in the area again. And it was very good for me to spend time in the sun, relaxing. I had fun with the wind chimes too.
Excellent!
In fact Dorchester isn’t a bad half way stop to visit my daughter. And when my son moves it will be convenient for visiting him too.
Which one is planing on Spain?
My daughter.
So son is coming vaguely down your way?
Wow. The sculptures are beautiful. I particularly like “Leaf Spirit.” It seems especially very calming and relaxing.
Each one is incredible, and together, as a walk, it would’ve been a fun few hours. I would certainly return as with most places there are spots we don’t visually digest.