It’s the biggest open-air art gallery in Ireland.

The best bit? When Gormleys Art + Soul returns to the five-star Castlemartyr Resort & Spa in East Cork on May 31st, it’ll be completely free to check out 350 sculptures and paintings throughout the magnificent grounds.

As Ireland’s largest sculpture exhibition, the centrepiece is a magnificent outdoor collection of more than 100 sculptures, thoughtfully curated across the resort’s 220-acre, 18th-century manor estate.

Visitors can admire works by celebrated sculptors such as Patrick O’Reilly, Giacinto Bosco, Philip Jackson and many others.

Inside the hotel, over 200 exceptional artworks will be exhibited, representing a dynamic blend of Irish talent—including John Redmond, Peter Monaghan, and Jenny Belton—alongside internationally acclaimed artists Andy Warhol, Banksy, Tracey Emin, Julian Opie, and Salvador Dalí.

“We are delighted to host Gormleys Art + Soul for a fourth year.” said Brendan Comerford, General Manager.

“With Castlemartyr Resort’s rich history and spectacular grounds tracing back to the 13th century, we have the perfect backdrop for a summer immersed in the arts. This season, we are delighted to welcome guests and visitors to experience a vibrant programme of art exhibitions, engaging talks, curated tours, and captivating musical performances against the backdrop of our beautiful estate.”

Running for four weeks, it’s basically your excuse to swap the usual routine for something a little more interesting — and maybe even discover you’re into sculpture now.

For day visitors, the exhibition will be open seven days a week from 11am -7pm daily with guided tours at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. The daily guided 45-minute tours are free but will require pre-booking here.