{"product_id":"14th-june-quenington-old-rectory-fresh-air-sculpture-tour-cirencester","title":"14th June - Quenington Old Rectory Fresh Air Sculpture tour - Cirencester","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFresh Air Sculpture was launched in 1992 by Lucy Abel Smith and her late husband David as a biennial exhibition celebrating contemporary art in the beautiful riverside setting of their garden at the Quenington Old Rectory near Cirencester.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNow, Lucy and the Trustees have decided that the 17th show, Fresh Air Sculpture 2026, is to be the last.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe show affords a unique opportunity to see a creative mixture of traditional, modern and cutting-edge sculpture in this stunning outdoor setting. The Old Rectory gardens offer vast lawns joined by a bridge over the River Coln. There are hidden walkways, delightful pergolas, stunning flower beds and impressive vegetable gardens and greenhouses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis year, more than a hundred artists will be showing works in a variety of media: from stone to textiles, ceramic to glass, sound to video, mosaic to metals, rubber to resin. Monumental pieces sit alongside smaller works to suit every size of garden or outdoor space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Pool House is converted into a modern gallery shop showcasing the best in contemporary design and craft – glass, textiles, leather, jewellery, ceramics and more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnd in this final year, we are thrilled that the legendary Josser Restaurant, the famous Circus Chef, will be their resident food partner for the entire Fresh Air Sculpture 2026 exhibition offering refreshments from teas, coffees and cakes to light lunches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJoin us on the opening day of this final show - it's certain to make for a memorable visit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eFurther info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"MailOutline\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSunday, 14th June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress: \u003c\/strong\u003eQuenington Old Rectory, Church Road, Quenington, GL7 5BN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 - 12:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeeting Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will meet on the village green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking is on the village green in Quenington - just a 5 minute walk down the hill to the Quenington Old Rectory. At weekends there is overflow parking in a field right next to the village green.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushchairs are allowed (children 18 and under enter for free when accompanied by an adult).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Air Sculpture is accessible to wheelchair users. Disabled parking is available on the gravel area in front of the house.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Somewhere South","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57238508077429,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8025\/8933\/files\/DJI_0409.jpg?v=1780258353","url":"https:\/\/www.somewheresouth.co.uk\/products\/14th-june-quenington-old-rectory-fresh-air-sculpture-tour-cirencester","provider":"Somewhere South","version":"1.0","type":"link"}