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Art & Soul: International Art and Sculpture Exhibition

Culloden Estate and Spa, 142 Bangor Road, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0EX
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Art & Soul International Art and Sculpture Exhibition returns to the Culloden Estate & Spa this summer, from 27th July to 31st August 2025. The exhibition has become one of the largest, and most highly anticipated cultural events in the region, with over 10,000 guests attending previously.

Hosted by Gormleys Fine Art, the exhibition showcases a vast array of contemporary art and sculpture set against the magnificent backdrop of the Holywood Hills, with sweeping views overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim Coastline. The event is a rare opportunity to view works from some of the world's most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Banksy, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, alongside leading Irish sculptors and painters.

Over 100 outdoor, life-size sculptures will be on display throughout the 12 acre grounds of the 18th-century estate, along with 200 artworks inside the hotel. Visitors can stroll through the expansive outdoor and indoor galleries, experiencing monumental sculptures in an immersive environment.

Included is a program of artists' talks and daily guided tours, giving guests the opportunity to learn about the creative process behind the works on display.

The exhibition is open daily from 11am – 7pm and is free to attend. Guided tours of the outdoor sculptures will take place at 12noon, 3pm and 5pm every day.

This event is Grant Aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council's Tourism Department.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Station nearby

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Opening Times

Season (27 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday11:00 - 19:00

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Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawnCulloden Estate and Spa, HolywoodStanding high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline, is the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa, one of the most prestigious hotels in Northern Ireland. Hotel availability for The Open 2025 | 16–21 July.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Travelling from Bangor: Head towards Belfast on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road. After the bridge for Ulster Folk & Transport Museum the Culloden Estate & Spa will be the next right. Turn right at the traffic lights and go through the entrance beside Cultra Inn.

Public Transport Directions

By Rail: Take the Belfast to Bangor train line to Cultra which is located directly at the bottom of the estate. Train timetables can be found on www.translink.co.uk

By Bus: Regular buses stop at Cultra Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Ulsterbus 1, 2, 2a, 502a and 502b. Bus timetables can be found on www.translink.co.uk

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