The Irwell Sculpture Trail At Night Tour

Bury Adventure

Discover hidden artworks, fascinating heritage and beautiful green spaces on a guided adventure through Bury!

The Sunnywood Project has teamed up with Culture Bury to bring you four adventures along and around the iconic Irwell Sculpture Trail – described as the UK's largest sculpture trail!

Stretching approximately 33 miles from the hills of Rossendale to the waters of Salford Quays, the Irwell Sculpture Trail features over 70 artworks, including 16 sculptures directly on the main route and many more waiting to be discovered nearby.

Week 1: Discover Bury

Our first adventure begins at Burrs Country Park, taking us on a journey through Bury's rich industrial heritage, beautiful riverside landscapes and fascinating collection of outdoor artworks.

Along the way, we'll discover a variety of sculptures, some familiar favourites and others you may have walked past countless times without ever realising they were there!

From the intriguing Witches Hat and Stone Cycle at Burrs Country Park to artworks celebrating Bury's industrial past, local communities and creative heritage, this adventure offers a wonderful opportunity to see the area from a completely different perspective.

We'll explore the stories behind the sculptures, discover connections to Bury's history and enjoy the fresh air, green spaces and company of other like-minded adventurers.

Whether you're joining us to get active, learn something new or simply enjoy a sociable evening outdoors, this is an adventure for everyone who loves discovering something different! 

Please arrive with enough time to find the meeting point and be ready to depart promptly at 7pm. Unfortunately, we are unable to wait for late arrivals.

Explore All Four Adventures!

Each week, we'll explore a different section of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, discovering new artworks, local history and green spaces.

Week 1: Thursday 19th November – Bury, starting at Burrs Country Park

Week 2: Thursday 26th November – Radcliffe

Week 3: Thursday 3rd December – Whitefield

Week 4: Thursday 10th December – Ramsbottom

Please note: Booking this event reserves your place for the Bury adventure only. Each of the four adventures requires a separate booking.

Explore the Route

Want a sneak peek at where we'll be exploring?

View the Bury Irwell Sculpture Trail Route on OS Maps

Come and discover the incredible outdoor art, heritage and landscapes right on our doorstep!

Kit requirements:

For the the majority of events, it maybe required that you bring the following:

• Waterproof jacket

• Spare warm layer

• Fully charged mobile phone

• Suitable trail shoes or boots

• Personal snacks and drink 

Route

Each route will cover 4-5 miles across a variety of terrain. Some areas may be muddy, boggy or uneven underfoot.

Any specific requirements for the event will be emailed prior, however please get in touch via email if you have any questions in advance of booking.

With thanks to Culture Bury, this is a free event however, a suggested donation of £5 will be greatly appreciated.

The Sunnywood Project is an award winning profit-for-purpose organisation offering a wide range of youth programmes and community activities which all aim to utilise the outdoors to enrich people’s lives.

Proceeds from many of our events help us continue this important work.

By donating towards this event, you will contribute to covering the costs of our ‘Kindling Kids’ sessions; our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programmes; our SPACE programme for children with SEMH needs; and much more! 

Thank you so much for joining us. 

EXPLORE. LEARN. GROW.