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Part of Sycamore Gap tree to go on permanent display

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July 11, 2025

A piece of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree is set to go on permanent display.

- REBECCA WHITTAKER

Part of Sycamore Gap tree to go on permanent display

Two men were found guilty of chopping down the world-famous tree in September 2023, in an act that sparked outrage. Now people will be able to get up close to the tree once again as part of its trunk will be going on display at Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, two miles away from where the tree stood.

The installation created by artist Charlie Whinney includes a piece of the tree that is more than 6ft (2m) long, and is surrounded by steam-bent wood that twists around the original trunk and three benches.

imageA public consultation was held to decide what to do with the remains of the much-loved tree, which included a workshop with children and any written contributions people wanted to make.

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