The Garden of Hope, a moving public installation designed to spark open conversations around mental health and suicide prevention, will open at Whisby Nature Park on 2 June, following an overwhelmingly positive response at its first three locations.
The installation has already been hosted at Belton House, Gunby Hall, Ayscoughfee Hall and Burghley House, where hundreds of visitors have engaged with the artwork, shared personal reflections, and taken part in conversations that many described as long overdue.
Feedback so far has been deeply emotional and profoundly encouraging, with the quotes below offering just a small snapshot of the responses we’ve received:
· “It shows our son is not just a statistic — his life is being celebrated.”
· “Lost my brother to suicide in 2022 and it's nice to see this level of non-judgemental community support.”
· “It gave me the chance to talk to my 11-year-old daughter about why we were there and why we should all feel able to talk to someone.”
· “The Garden of Hope is aptly named — that hope and beauty can come out of such tragedy and sorrow.”
· “I am taking away that there is hope still alive for me and that I’m not alone.”
· “Absolutely beautiful and thoughtful — thank you.”
These reflections represent only a small part of the powerful feedback received so far, highlighting the installation’s growing impact across Lincolnshire and the value of sharing it with communities across the county.
Installation Tour Dates
· Belton House: 15 March – 18 April
· Gunby Hall: 20 April – 9 May
· Ayscoughfee Hall: 11 May – 30 May
· Burghley House: 1 June – 20 June