A hidden Brighton garden has reopened with a new sculpture exhibition.
The Secret Garden in Kemptown is now open for the season, featuring the “Landscape Inspired Sculpture” exhibition.
This exhibition is created in collaboration with the Surrey Sculpture Society and explores the interaction between art and nature.
Visitors will see the exhibition grow over the coming days, witnessing how the artworks integrate into the garden’s landscape.
The Secret Garden, dating back to the Regency era of the 1820s, offers a unique glimpse into a bygone world, once serving the prestigious houses of Sussex Square.
Preserved by conservationist Antony Dale, the garden serves as a cultural and community haven, housing a heritage site and sculptures.
The “Landscape Inspired Sculpture” exhibition features works that respond to the garden’s natural and historical context.
Positioned among the garden’s plants and pathways, the sculptures, made by various contemporary artists, engage visitors directly with the garden environment rather than in a traditional gallery setting.
This exhibition also signifies the start of a partnership with the Surrey Sculpture Society, showcasing various materials and styles, with all sculptures available for purchase.
The Secret Garden is managed by the Antony Dale Trust, run by volunteers, combining culture, heritage, and wellbeing.
It is open seasonally, providing a space for reflection, community activities, and cultural events.
The garden is currently open to visitors on May 9 and 10 from 11am to 5pm, May 16 from 4pm to 7pm, May 17 from 11am to 5pm, and May 22 from 12pm to 5pm, for free.
