Weston Park unveils new ‘hare raising’ art trail

Weston Park has unveiled a new art trail in collaboration with Wild in Art, titled ‘Oli & Nel’s Hare-Raising Adventure: The Tale of the Lost Lyrebird,’

It follows the story of Weston’s resident hares, Oli & Nel who are on a quest to find the lost lyrebird who has gone missing from the House.

The trail, running till September 14, will be guided by clues and helped by wise and whimsical hares like the Listener, the Watcher, the Ranger, the Gardener and the Host.

Oli & Nel’s Hare-Raising Adventure will feature eight 6ft, brightly coloured, hare sculptures which have been specially selected for Weston’s iconic landscape.

Wild in Art are creative producers of spectacular and innovative public art trails and their trails include 3D sculptures which are creatively painted by artists across the country.

The story of Oli & Nel’s Hare-Raising Adventure has been created by the team at Weston and takes inspiration from the whimsical poems and stories written by Lady Diana Bridgeman in the 1900’s which refer to key features on the estate such as Temple Pool and Pendrill’s Cave.

Lyrebirds are also notoriously hard to find as they imitate the sounds of their landscape – an added challenge for Oli and Nel as they search for their Lyrebird friend.

Visitors who take part in the trail are invited to purchase an activity pack for £2 and each chapter of the story will be accessed via a QR code on each of the hare sculptures.

Activity packs can be purchased from the Visitor Welcome Desk upon arrival.

Jo Bradbury - sales and marketing director at Linden Homes said: “We’re thrilled to sponsor Oli and Nel’s Hare-Raising Adventure!

“This enchanting trail of giant hares promises a wonderful day out for families at Weston Park this summer.

“At Linden Homes, we take pride in creating beautiful family homes surrounded by thoughtfully landscaped green spaces that promote active, outdoor living.

“Our Woodland Glade development in Telford is a perfect example of how we connect residents with nature and foster a strong sense of community.”