The Latest Breaking News from Sycamore Gap

Mystery of stolen Sycamore Gap tree sapling continues

It was one of 49 grown from seeds taken from the sycamore which was felled in 2023

The Independent UK · Oct 2

‘Finally, a victory for the middle-aged white man!’ Chris Cantrill on winning the Edinburgh comedy award

The ex-marketing manager’s win, for his spoof Sycamore Gap-inspired whodunnit Rewilding, arrives just as he’s gearing up for a new season of hit sketch show SNL UK – which he calls ‘the hardest job of my life’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Sycamore Gap tree sapling stolen from castle grounds months after planting

Cumbria police and National Trust appeal for information after young tree taken from Wray parkland and castle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

National Trust announces winner of Sycamore Gap artwork competition with ambitious ‘soundscape’ set to go on display

The centuries-old sycamore tree was illegally felled in September 2023

The Independent UK · May 23

Public to decide which artist will transform Sycamore Gap tree wood

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The Independent UK · Mar 14

Wood from illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree to be made into stunning artwork

The public can now vote on which of the shortlisted artists should make the creation

The Independent UK · Mar 14

Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood

The six shortlisted artists have been unveiled and the public ballot is open.

Evening Standard · Mar 14

Sycamore Gap sapling planted at eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall

The young tree was planted at Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend, North Tyneside.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

The Sycamore Gap Mystery review – so bad it should be charged for criminal damage to your intellect

This risibly sombre, laughably self-important documentary about the felling of the tree on Hadrian’s Wall is 90 minutes of your life that you will never get back

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

First saplings from felled Sycamore Gap tree are planted

The tree was deliberately cut down overnight in September 2023, prompting a national outcry and a police investigation.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025