Plant art from recycled metal

Spokesman Sam Bryan said: “The giant contemporary and traditional steel and copper creations feature fauna and flora fashioned from recycled parts and scrap metal, including a dramatic two-metre diameter wolf spider lurking at the bottom of Long Dell, a chameleon mounted on a pedestal positioned on the South Lawn and fashioned from recycled chainsaw blades and motorcycle gear chains, as well as a stag beetle, hermit crab and butterflies.

“The exhibition also includes vibrantly painted herbaceous plants, such as red hot pokers, alliums and other border varieties dotted around the Rose Garden and the Italian Garden.

“Constructed by Brighton-based blacksmiths, Anvil Ironworks, the works bring both drama and surprise to the usually restful settings of panoramic parkland, magical woods and the formal Garden of this historic estate, described as one of the country’s truly great gardens.”

The exhibition will coincide with Borde Hill’s Summer Fun season, which runs to Friday, August 26 and features a host of events to entertain the children during the holiday break.