Roche Court Educational Trust

Roche Court Educational Trust Roche Court Educational Trust is an Arts Education charity based within the 60-acre sculpture park of the New Art Centre.
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We build confidence, a key motivator for learning, through Looking, Thinking and Speaking about art.

As well as our fabulous and ever expanding educational programme, the Roche Court Educational Trust also offers bespoke ...
06/05/2026

As well as our fabulous and ever expanding educational programme, the Roche Court Educational Trust also offers bespoke guided tours for all ages. This year we have already welcomed families, societies and art groups from the UK and abroad! We invite you to embark on a journey through modern British art from the 1940s to the present. With our rotating exhibition programme, there is always something new to discover!

For more information, email [email protected] or visit our website.

Minimum booking 8 people.

Photo credit: Hydar DewachiThe 21st ARTiculation Prize took place on Tuesday 24 March in the new auditorium in the Salis...
08/04/2026

Photo credit: Hydar Dewachi

The 21st ARTiculation Prize took place on Tuesday 24 March in the new auditorium in the Salisbury Wing at the National Gallery. The competition was judged by the Gallery’s director, Sir Gabriele Finaldi, alongside the author Ali Smith.

It was a tremendous success. Over 1700 presentations were delivered as part of this year’s Articulation Prize England, culminating in 21 regional Prize events across the country. The winner was Jessie D from Shrewsbury School for her presentation on the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Penone and his work Sculture di Linfa (2007).

The event demonstrated how ARTicualtion has grown since its origins at Roche Court Sculpture Park. It highlighted how young people today recognise the importance of beautiful objects, feel inspired to talk about them, and are eager to carry this legacy forward for future generations.

Many of the competition heats were held at local museums across the country, encouraging students to recognise the significance of the high-quality artistic heritage found in these venues. This is something we would like to develop further by strengthening links with schools, helping students discover the treasures that exist in their local museums and art galleries.

We are very proud that Roche Court continues to run a busy education programme. School visits provide ongoing support through tours and activities that guide students though the rich history of modern and contemporary works at Roche Court. These visits support teachers in delivering the school curriculum whilst inspiring students to take part in the ARTiculation Prize each year. To book a visit or to find out more, please email [email protected]

Thank you to Shawn at Beaminster School for photos of these wonderful sculptures made by students, inspired by their vis...
23/03/2026

Thank you to Shawn at Beaminster School for photos of these wonderful sculptures made by students, inspired by their visit to Roche Court last year. Which of these works in the park do you think inspired them?

Top left: Paul Mount, ‘The Erl King’, 2008
Bottom left: Kenneth Martin, ‘Construction’, 1972

To book a school visit, please email [email protected]

Last week, we were delighted to host St. Edwards School for a fantastic day discussing abstraction in contemporary Briti...
11/02/2026

Last week, we were delighted to host St. Edwards School for a fantastic day discussing abstraction in contemporary British art. One example shown here: John Hubbard, ‘Atlas Landscape’ 1972, oil on canvas.

Our bespoke tours enable us to support your learning goals.

To find out more, visit https://www.sculpture.uk.com/the-educational-trust-1

To book a group visit, email [email protected]

New Art Centre / Crafts StudyCentre Event: Tuesday 20th JanuaryTo coincide with the exhibition of Justine Randall’s tape...
08/01/2026

New Art Centre / Crafts Study
Centre Event: Tuesday 20th January
To coincide with the exhibition of Justine Randall’s tapestries at The New Art Centre and the Crafts Study Centre, the two venues are collaborating on a day-long event at the New Art Centre, East Winterslow, Wiltshire.
Included is a two-hour tour of the Roche Court Sculpture Park, Galleries and a Q & A session with Justine Randall in the afternoon, chaired by Crafts Study Centre Director Stephen Knott.

“I want people to be aware of their environment, I feel that l’ve got to be an advocate for tapestry as well, because it’s such an ancient, vibrant and exciting art form.” - Justine Randall

From January to May, Justine’s tapestry
Kettles and Elements will be hung in the Crafts Study Centre foyer. The display follows Justine’s ties with the Centre established in the light of the 2024 exhibition focusing on Justine’s teacher and mentor, Mary Farmer (Mary Farmer: A Life in Tapestry).

Schedule
10.30am - Arrive top car park, register
11.00am - Welcome, Tea, Coffee and Biscuits -
Design House
11.30am - Tour of Sculpture Park and Galleries
1.30pm - Break for picnic lunches
2.00pm - Q&A with Justine Randall - The Gallery
3pm - Finish

Tickets are £20 each and limited to 30 spaces.
Book via link in bio.

Thank you to all the schools and adult groups that visited us this year over 1,500 people had a tour with us. We achieve...
23/12/2025

Thank you to all the schools and adult groups that visited us this year over 1,500 people had a tour with us. We achieved a 50 50 split between public and private schools. Some highlights were visits from Andover Young Careers, Pilgrims Primary School, Wi******er and Embley School, Romsey. We look forward to welcoming you all back next year, we have a very exciting exhibition programme for 2026. Happy Christmas to you all The Education Team. xx

A huge thank you to all those who came to Roche Court for The Woodland Heritage Trust event, with special thanks to arti...
05/08/2025

A huge thank you to all those who came to Roche Court for The Woodland Heritage Trust event, with special thanks to artists Nao Matsunaga and Katie Walker. During the event, we were incredibly lucky to have our signature Holm Oak tree measured by John Orchard, CEO of The Woodland Heritage Trust, it was 474 years old! It was a privilege to hear about the creative process from artists who use wood as their medium. It was incredibly inspiring and we cannot wait to integrate what we have learned into our school visits. :)

Address

Roche Court
Salisbury
SP51BG

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01980 862802

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