Forestry England presents the Arts in Dalby Forest - a collection of artworks that have been inspired by the unique landscape, heritage, people and wildlife of this forest.
Dalby Forest has hosted artists for many years, providing a place to create unique pieces, inspired by the stories of the forest and its naturally distinctive qualities and landscape. The arts are dotted throughout the forest, to tell each story in a purposefully selected location, bringing the forest and the art to life.
Our contemporary arts offer includes workshops, exhibitions and installations all year round. To find out the latest about arts in Forestry England, sign up to our newsletter.
Ryedale Open Studios Exhibition
November 2025 to February 2026
Returning for its 5th year in 2025, Ryedale Open Studios (ROS) is an annual celebration dedicated to showcasing the rich creativity and artistic talent of the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire.
Explore the Dry Stone Wall Maze
Discover a landscape scale art piece being constructed before your very eyes. Using traditional techniques of dry stone walling, we're creating a record-breaking maze in the heart of the forest.
Nissen Hut
The sculpture Nissen Hut has been created by Turner Prize winning artist Rachel Whiteread and set in the heart of the forest.
Nissen Hut is the artist's first permanent public sculpture in the UK, and is part of her ongoing Shy Sculpture series. It was commissioned to mark the centenary of the Forestry Commission in 2019, and is part of 14-18NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World War centenary.
