Experience the timeless appeal of Cicely Mary Barker's creation, the Flower Fairies. First published in 1923, these botanically accurate fairies were inspired by real children that Cicely knew. See a selection of the original Flower Fairies alongside her personal sketches and family photographs.
Explore Cicely's journey as an artist. Follow her from the early years as a young girl with a vivid imagination, to commercial success in adulthood. See her childhood sketches, postcard designs and illustrated books she created later in life. This family-friendly exhibition celebrates the life of an extraordinary artist, author and illustrator.
Enjoy playful and creative moments throughout the exhibition. Dress-up as a fairy, design a garden and become a part of the enchanting fairy tales. Unveil the secrets of Cicely's childhood home, draw your own postcard and bring the magic to life!