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Spend time outdoors and experience our Digital Sculpture Trail within Hillsborough Forest!
Click Read More to download the app from either The Apple or Google Play Stores.
Visitors can explore 10 sculptures along the trail with an exciting augmented reality App that takes you through the forest leading you from one sculpture to the next. Witness the journey of the sculptures from inception to completion, with a detailed description of the internationally gathered artists, their inspiration and history of the development of each sculpture. The Digital Sculpture Trail is based on themes inspired by Hillsborough Forest and the surrounding area which include: child’s-play, reflection, motion, science, fantasy, heritage, hope & inspiration, nature and flight. At each sculpture the app will open another world that comes alive!
Complete the Hillsborough Forest Digital Sculpture Trail and be rewarded with various discounts in the village of Royal Hillsborough, be it a treat at one of the award winning restaurants, a discount at one of the cafés or maybe a little retail therapy. Use the App to follow the additional Royal Hillsborough Village Trail to discover unspoilt secrets and the history of this beautiful village.
* We recommend that you download the app in advance of arrival.
Learn more about the sculptures that visitors will discover on the trail, below.
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Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
A sculpture with windows into the nature of science.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
Inspired by art, fantasy, folklore, magic and active imagination. Part physical and part AR sculptures designed to represent the exciting ways in which technology is changing humanity.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
Vaulted Nest is informed by the architecture of Hillsborough Parish Church in particular its resplendent spire and interior fan vaults.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
This sculpture has been made in memory of Harry Ferguson, the first Irishman to build and fly his own aeroplane.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
Ssssh - Rusty the Fox is tired after chasing Peep the Hare. Walk through the body of the sculpture for a peep through the eyes!
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
"Power Up" an overhead lampshade with lights powered by pedals at the base. A fun sculpture!
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
The reflection sculpture is an extension of the world-renowned Bigfoot family, positioned in one of its cooler climates to date.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
The inspiration for Beacon of Light comes from a series of photographs taken by the artist in the village of Royal Hillsborough at night.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
In the shape of a sphere, this nature inspired sculpture reflects being 'reborn', as it represents the material cycle, the life cycle, the finishing and the renewing.
Royal Hillsborough
Address
Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DPTelephone
028 9244 7622Type
Type:
Outdoors
I Spy, Peep, the super-fast Hare is on the look-out for Rusty the Fox!
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