A RUINED stately home in Great Witley has become home to the first permanent sculpture park in the West Midlands.

Linjammet Frink was on hand at the opening of the Jerwood Sculpture Park at Witley Court on Monday to showcase eight bronze pieces by his mother, Elisabeth, which have formed the first temporary show.

Examples of modern and contemporary British sculpture by artists including Gormley, Armitage and Ayrton will be sited at the park.

The scheme has been launched in association with English Heritage.