Visit
Cheeseburn Sculpture is a unique destination for contemporary art in the North East of England. Each summer our programme features three curated gallery exhibitions together with new sculptures and sound installations throughout the gardens.
Entry with suggested donation of £5 per adult encouraged. Cash only cafe serving delicious homemade cakes, salads & drinks.
Our visiting times are 11am to 4pm on the dates listed below.
August 25th/26th/27th, September 1st/2nd
Please note: We have a strict policy of no dogs, picnics and ball games within the sculpture gardens. Visitors may have picnics in the field adjoining the car park, and we look forward to welcoming you.
Cheeseburn can also be visited by appointment and group visits can be arranged throughout the year.
Whats On + Special Events
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The Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor of the Year
Visitors to our open weekends in 2018 will have the opportunity to explore 'Platos's Lair' by Peter Hanmer who won the 2017 Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor of the Year.
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Qi Yafeng
Visitors to our two open weekends in June 30th/July 1st, and July 7th/8th will see the first solo exhibition and major sculpture outside of China by artist Qi Yafeng.
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Graduate Commission: Rhiannon Livesley: Artists Studios
Rhiannon worked with Cheeseburn in Spring 2018 as part of the Sunderland Graduate Placement Scheme. Rhiannon has photographed artists in their studios and created an installation of her portraits in the Walled Garden at Cheeseburn.
Commissions + Sales
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Commissioning
Cheeseburn is introducing a number of artists to architects and developers who are commissioning new public artworks. We offer specialist advice and project management for commissions, please contact: matthewjarratt@cheeseburn.com
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Sales
Fred Watson is the second artist exhibiting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle.
Cheeseburn Grange
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History
Cheeseburn has an 800 year history but is now opening a new chapter to work with artists and present sculpture and design in the elegant grounds of Cheeseburn Grange in Northumberland.
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Pleasure Gardens
Simon and Joanna Riddell set about restoring the 11 acres of gardens in 1992. From sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, parterre garden, sunken woodland walk and ancient high walls, this is a charming garden which delights at every turn.
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The House
Cheeseburn Grange Hall lies within the parish of Stamfordham in the Tyne Valley. It is set in a well wooded, landscaped parkland with the River Pont meandering through it.
The house was re-modelled in 1820 by John Dobson. -
Chapel
Our Chapel dates from 1820 and is still in use by the local community as well as providing a wonderful space for artists talks, lectures and film screenings.