Huge Mars sculpture to be go on show at Leicester Cathedral

A huge replica of the planet Mars is to be suspended from the ceiling of Leicester Cathedral.

The 7m (23ft) piece of art will go on display between 16 May and 8 June.

The cathedral said the sculpture, created by artist Luke Jerram, was an opportunity to “consider the mysteries of creation in a place where faith, art, and science converge”.

NASA imagery has been used to recreate the installation’s Martian landscape, the cathedral added.

Tickets to see the display can be booked for free, but the cathedral has asked visitors to consider making a voluntary donation.

The cathedral is hosting a series of events, talks, concerts, dinners, and soft play sessions to take place below the sculpture, which will also require bookings.