There are sculptures throughout King's Wood, each surprising you as you hike through this beautiful, vibrant forest.

This one is called Score for a Hole in the Ground and was created by Jem Finer. There's much more to this sculpture than meets the eye. It's actually an instrument, standing over a hole in which drips fall and land in bowls, sending sound up through the horn itself.

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October 23, 2025

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Perfect walk with middle age kids. A surprise to see half way with a flask of tea and a couple of biscuits : )

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Location: Godmersham, Ashford, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Score for a Hole in the Ground Sculpture

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2. Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Challock

3. Pilgrims Way Gravel Path – Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Challock

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