Sculptures of famous animal characters have been dotted around a National Trust site to highlight how “wildlife, farming, people and the environment are all connected”.

The Wind in the Willows trail has opened at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park, to mark the 50th birthday of the National Wildlife Management Centre which is based at the Gloucestershire site.

Head of the centre Adrian Fowler said all of the animals had “their own stories to tell” as part of the trail which will be open until 28 June.

Artists have helped create the sculptures each of which will be spread out to encourage visitors to slow down and learn more about the connections between nature and people, the National Trust said.