Luke Jerram's Helios at Clandon Park
Helios, a new sculpture of the sun by artist Luke Jerram, will be on display at Clandon Park from 10–14 September.
The sun has inspired people throughout history as a symbol of life, light and renewal. Combining light, sound and design to highlight the suns intricate details, Helios succeeds Luke's previous large-scale installations, Museum of the Moon and Gaia.
Each centimetre of Helios represents 2000 kilometres of the sun’s surface. It features detailed sunspots and the origins of real solar flares, while the immersive soundtrack includes NASA recordings to take you even closer to the sun.
Booking
Booking is essential as numbers are restricted for a safe experience. Please use the links below to book your tickets. Visitors who arrive without pre-booked tickets will not be admitted. There is a maximum of two tickets per booking.
There are two ways to experience Helios at Clandon:
Visit with Heritage Open Days
A unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring Helios at Clandon for free on 12-14 September. Just 20 tickets will be available in each 30-minute timeslot available between midday – 3.30pm and 4.30pm – 8pm. Numbers are restricted for a safe experience so booking is essential.
VIP Access
Enhance your experience with a VIP access ticket on 10 September at 5pm or 6.30pm. Spend 45 minutes with Helios and take part in a live-streamed conversation with the artist, Luke Jerram. Tickets cost £20 each and there are just 20 tickets available in each time slot. Numbers are restricted for a safe experience so booking is essential.
Clandon is still a building site, so this experience is not suitable for children under 16 years of age. The lawn leading to the house is uneven and access to the Saloon isn’t step free.
We all know that it is very dangerous to look directly at the sun, as it can damage our eyesight. Helios provides a safe opportunity for the public to get up close to, and inspect, its extraordinarily detailed surface.
Planning your visit
Helios has been co-commissioned by National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London.
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