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Visit the Robert James Workshop Gallery

Can it be? A brand-new Robert James Workshop Gallery now open for appointment-only visits? Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to see our stunning bronze sculptures up close… and enjoy a coffee and a chat with our master makers!

“There is a place, like no place on earth. A land full of wonder...”

Meet the makers, see the magic

Dive into a world of storytelling and wonder; where beloved characters from Lewis Carroll, Beatrix Potter, A.A. Milne to name but three, are brought to life in rich, sculptural detail. Each bronze masterwork, lovingly handcrafted, inviting you to reconnect with the stories that help shape your childhood.

The Robert James Workshop Gallery is a unique window into our creative universe. As well as the wide selection of bronze sculptures to be found in the gallery, from Peter Pan to the mischievous, riddle-spinning Cheshire Cat, you’ll also get a glimpse behind the scenes, with the chance to visit our working studio and see our sculptors in action.

We encourage visitors to take their time. Enjoy a coffee − or a tea alongside the Mad Hatter if you prefer! −explore the space, and chat with us about your own outdoor space and its potential to display these cherished literary characters. 

Curious about a commission? The gallery is now open by appointment only. Please get in touch to arrange a convenient appointment

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Tea Party Urn at Robert James Workshop gallery
peter pan and tinker bell bronze sculpture
regal rabbit scuplture at robert james workshop gallery
Alice in Wonderland sculpture at Forde Abbey

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Alice in Wonderland at Forde Abbey

Planning a visit to Somerset?

Forde Abbey is just a short tootle down the road in the car. And, scattered around the historic gardens and the new restaurant courtyard, you’ll find a range of Lewis Carroll-inspired bronze works – with more sculptures scheduled to be displayed throughout the year.

You’ll find Alice herself gazing across the ancient landscape, a Mad Hatter Water Feature, and a Mad Hatter Tea Party Urn just brimming with whimsy and charm. Striking medieval architecture, spring gardens, and a new courtyard café, Forde Abbey makes for a magical day out in its own right.

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queen of hearts sculpture and peter pan water feature displayed at robert james workshop gallery
display case of miniature bronze sculptures including winnie the pooh, toad of toad hall and dodo
Robert James Workshop gallery outside view
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