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Colour photo of a man holding a small child whilst looking at a willow sculpture of a cat sitting on a wall.
Colour photo of a man holding a small child whilst looking at a willow sculpture of a cat sitting on a wall.
Inspired by the wildlife often spotted around the museum site and the animal residents at our farm, willow artist Anna Cross has created a beautiful collection of willow sculptures for you to discover as you explore outdoors. Anna used a range of willow varieties to capture the character of the animals, from our well-loved farm cat to a soaring buzzard.
Download a trail map and see if you can find all seven types of willow animal on a walk to the farm. You'll also discover some fascinating facts about willow itself!
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Bring the new trail with you to the museum and make the most of your visit. Copies are also available at the museum.
Download the Willow TrailPhotos © Ruth Armstrong Photography
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