It is a Bristol art installation unlike any other and it’s a perfect - and free - activity for the half-term holidays.
Weaving across the path by the entrance to Long Wood and Hermitage Wood in Stoke Park, and through the forest trails, visitors can enjoy an ever-growing display of hand-carved wooden sculptures and benches made by Yate-based chainsaw artist Andy O'Neill.
His unique works of art use a combination of the skills he acquired as a graphic designer and tree surgeon.
Fallen dead wood is used in these sustainable and intricate art pieces, and is predominately made with a chainsaw and a variety of sanding tools and a Dremel multi-tool for finer details.
The designs were made in collaboration with local groups and schools, including Filton Avenue Nursery, Filton Avenue Primary School, Stoke Park School, The Vench and The Craft group who have all shared their ideas.
Visitors will need to keep their eyes peeled to spot some of the more subtle designs. Some of the wooden structures can be tracked with the help of Google Maps.
Here are the 16 wooden artworks we were able to spot during our visit to Long Wood and Hermitage Wood.
9. The Dragon Town
The Dragon Mushroom Castle sculpture is located near the entrance to Hermitage Wood and is trackable with Google Maps. The design features an intricate town atop mushrooms and resting on a dragon. | Adriana Amor
10. Deer
Located near the entrance to Hermitage Wood, the deer sculpture features a deer and its fawn and can be tracked with Google Maps. | Adriana Amor
11. Conkers
The detailed conker-themed seating area can be found near the entrance to Long Wood and Hermitage Wood and is trackable on Google Maps. | Adriana Amor
12. Centipede
Visitors will need to keep their eyes peeled to spot the centipede carving in Long Wood. The structure can also be tracked using Google Maps. | Adriana Amor