Ellesmere Sculpture Trail

'In 2006 Ellesmere was chosen as the UK centre for an ambitious international touring exhibition of sculpture in the landscape. The exhibition "Extramuros" was launched in Ellesmere in March 2007 and toured Spain and Portugal until the summer of 2008. Members of the local community then set up the Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative which developed the vision of an annual event of international contemporary artists making site specific sculpture, using materials from the local environment, and to site them around Ellesmere. The aim is to place the sculptures from each year's artists around Ellesmere to form the basis of a sculpture trail which will enhance the magnificent landscape for visitors and local residents.'