‘The Magic Of Middle-earth’ is coming to Southport this summer with a unique collection of J.R.R. Tolkien memorabilia from Matt Fox.
The special exhibition, celebrating iconic fantasy works including The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit, will open at The Atkinson on Lord Street on Saturday 21st June 2025. Admission is free.
Families will be able to view the attraction until Saturday 27th September 2025.
Matt Fox has become a favourite among visitors to The Atkinson, following his highly successful two previous exhibitions there.
He curated a display of Star Wars memorabilia ‘May The Toys Be With You’ between November 2016 and March 2017.
He returned from November 2021 to March 2022 with I Grew Up 80s, which saw him explore his childhood through a variety of iconic objects from the 1980s.
Now he’s back – with his personal Tolkien collection. Visitors are in for a rare treat.
On the opening day of the event at The Atkinson (Saturday 21st June 2025) Matt Fox will be giving a talk on The Magic Of Middle-earth between 11am and12pm.
“In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit…”
With those famous words J.R.R. Tolkien welcomed visitors into Middle Earth, a seemingly living breathing world both mythical and yet familiar.
Regarded as the “father” of modern fantasy literature, Tolkien’s cultural influence has extended far beyond just other authors.
Middle-earth has inspired creative minds of all types and acted as a Minecraft-like toolbox for generations of artists, musicians, film makers, environmentalists, and game designers.
The Magic Of Middle-earth takes visitors on a journey beyond the books to explore that expansive artistic legacy.
Discover stunning paintings, incredible sculptures, even Middle-earth themed Lego sets.
With family fun and kids activities this is an exciting exhibition for all ages. Whether you’re a little halfling or a wizened wizard you won’t want to miss this one!
The exhibition is curated by Matt Fox and is drawn from his personal collection of Tolkien memorabilia.
- The Magic Of Middle Earth by Matt Fox is at The Atkinson in Southport from Saturday 21st June 2025 to Saturday 27th September 2025
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