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Luke Jerram's Helios at Clandon Park

An image of Helios the sculpture of the sun on a phone screen with sculpture out of focus in the background
Helios at Clandon Park, Surrey | © National Trust Images / Andrew Shaylor

Helios, a new sculpture of the sun by artist Luke Jerram, was displayed at Clandon Park from 10–14 September 2025.

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.

There were 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.

VIP Access

An enhanced experience with a VIP access ticket, which included spending 45 minutes with Helios and taking part in a live-streamed conversation with the artist, Luke Jerram.

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.

A quote by Luke Jerram Artist of Helios

Helios was co-commissioned by National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London.​

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