AN ART installation celebrating the leap year will open at a National Trust property.

From Saturday, February 29, National Trust’s Nunnington Hall, Helmsley, will host Emma Stothard, one of Yorkshire’s leading wildlife sculptors.

She has created an exhibition especially for Nunnington Hall celebrating each of the 366 days this year.

Her work explores the array of materials that embody the ever-changing architecture and fabric of a historic building, while experimenting with contemporary methods.

Each piece will be individually hand-finished and dated by Ms Sothard, including a special ‘Leap Day Hare’ marking the leap day.

Laura Kennedy, visitor experience manager, said: “It’s great to welcome Emma back and we’re so pleased she felt inspired by Nunnington Hall and its history to create a special installation which will only be available to see at Nunnington. We’re looking forward to seeing her work within the Smoking Room where the work will sit alongside the historic collection.”

Ms Stothard said: “Each hare that I have handmade represents a day of the year 2020, and each of those days is going to be special for someone."

The installation 366 Leaping Hares will be available until November 1.

Nunnington Hall is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 5pm. For more information about visiting call 01439-748283 or visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall.