An exhibition promising a 'magical' summer experience is opening at The Sill this weekend.
The national landscape discovery centre at Northumberland National Park will host "Flower Fairies and The Living Landscape: Magic, Nature and Northumberland National Park" from July 4, celebrating Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies.
The exhibition features original artworks and sketchbooks, including pieces on public display for the first time.
Sarah Burn, head of engagement at Northumberland National Park Authority, said: "This is a truly special and exclusive exhibition for Northumberland National Park, giving visitors the rare chance to see Flower Fairies artworks and sketchbooks.
"By placing these iconic illustrations alongside the landscapes that inspired them, we’re inviting everyone to discover a deeper connection between imagination, nature and place."
Interactive elements encourage children to explore hidden details and follow creative trails, while adults can rediscover a childhood favourite.
Visitors of all ages can also enjoy themed activities such as paper flower crafts, fairy peg doll making, Hapa Zome printmaking, and a Tree Folk trail.
Set against the backdrop of Northumberland’s meadows and woodlands, the exhibition extends beyond the gallery and into the landscape that inspired the work.
For more information, visit thesill.org.uk.
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