DSP is passionate about environmental art. It is central to our mission to support nature and art; wildlife and sculpture. Environmental art is often site-specific in its physical form and virtual in its commercial form – as photographs, video, words and performance. Mamhead Park South, DSP’s home, has had environmentally minded sculpture for centuries, includingContinue reading “Environmental Art Moving Online”
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Why Smaller-scale Rewilding is Important
Rewilding could be the most holistic and natural solution to the climate crisis. Large national parks started the practice nearly thirty years ago in places like Yellowstone Park in America. Large scale projects are focused on wildlife conservation and reintroduction through natural, wild habitat regeneration. Rewilding solves three key problems at once. It restores ourContinue reading “Why Smaller-scale Rewilding is Important”
A Very Private Estate Retreat
Devon Sculpture Park is at Mamhead Park (South) which is a very private estate retreat on the outskirts of Exeter, overlooking the sea. Indeed, the first thing you see as you enter is a ‘private’ sign to remind us that we’ll be enjoying a relaxed, immersive and very private visit. This historic estate harks backContinue reading “A Very Private Estate Retreat”
How To Get Involved with Devon Sculpture Park
Many of you ask us how you can get involved with Devon Sculpture Park (DSP) online or in-park. And we’ve noticed these requests growing since the UK announced the first phases of reopening post Covid-19 lockdown. There are a number of ways that you can get involved whether you’re an environmentalist, artist, gardener, arts enthusiast,Continue reading “How To Get Involved with Devon Sculpture Park”
10 Simple Steps to Help Solve the Climate Change Crisis
At DSP, it seems a day does not go by without people asking us what they can do to help with the climate change crisis. During the Covid-19 lockdown these requests have become more of a stampede. The most common question we get asked is ‘what simple steps can I take to do my bitContinue reading “10 Simple Steps to Help Solve the Climate Change Crisis”
Earth Day Pledges by Devon Sculpture Park
This week we all get to celebrate Earth Day and figure out how in the world we do something about the climate crisis given the Coronavirus lockdowns. But, you see, Earth Day could not be more relevant given the Covid-19 pandemic. Because, if we do not act very soon to reverse the effects of globalContinue reading “Earth Day Pledges by Devon Sculpture Park”
DSP Online – Your Virtual Visitor App
We’re excited to launch DSP Online, our new virtual visitor app. Starting at just £3 per month you can enjoy going behind the scenes at Devon Sculpture Park from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Bring our wildlife haven and creative retreat into your life and your home. Learn about smaller-scale rewilding and environmental art. SupportContinue reading “DSP Online – Your Virtual Visitor App”
COVID-19 Update from DSP
LATEST UPDATE We continue to offer a safe environment for our visitors to get their exercise and recreation surrounded by wildlife, environmental art and an inspiring rewilding park. It’s so important for our wellbeing to get out into nature, enjoy wildlife and art, and experience moments of peace and tranquility. Bring the wonders of DSPContinue reading “COVID-19 Update from DSP”
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What to see and do
Several years ago we embarked on an experiment: the rewilding of our estate in Devon. We’re trying to ensure the restoration of natural ecological processes and the recovery of flaura and fauna. Rewilding the land is an important new discipline for environmentally conscious people. See how our project has progressed. See the changes to theContinue reading “What to see and do”