I checked out the fun and fantastical sculpture trail that's taken over Bamburgh Castle

A new sculpture trail opened at Bamburgh Castle this month and we stepped aboard this artistic Noah’s Ark to see what it has in store for visitors.

Tails & Tales has taken over the castle’s staterooms and, as well as capturing imaginations, poses linguistical riddles along the way.

Well-known sayings are brought to life by the fun characters as you weave your way through the castle.

From early birds to slow-and-steady snails, each sculpture represents a familiar phrase encouraging visitors to guess the saying behind each design.

Here’s a look around: