The world-famous cloister walkways at Gloucester Cathedral will soon become a riot of colour.

The cathedral is embracing the National Campaign for Drawing 'Big Draw 2017' with a spectacular free interactive week-long activity this school half term from Saturday 21 October until Sunday 29 October 10.30am-5.00pm.

Renowned architectural artist Amy Jane Adams has designed a brand new, giant colouring-in carpet that will run the entire length of one of the cathedral's cloister walkways.

Stretching at least 20 metres in length the carpet details the beautiful fan vaulted ceiling and other architectural features of the cloister. The public are invited to come and add colour to this magnificent creation.

The event will be free on a drop-in basis. Donations towards the cost of materials will be optional to those who wish to contribute.

Helen Jeffrey, community engagement manager at Gloucester Cathedral said: "Amy Jane's fantastic colouring-in carpet and live art installation will help to continue the cathedral's community engagement work, providing appeal to a wide audience.

"Events like this are essential to bring fun to learning and creativity whilst also giving a platform to contemporary art; we hope that the public will really enjoy getting involved."

The week will open with a two-day live draw where visitors will be able to view the artist creating an installation in the West Slype of the cathedral, with large scale ink and watercolour murals inspired by the history and architecture.

Life-size depictions of key figures from the cathedral's history like Abbott Serlo, founder, Edward II and Henry VIII will take centre stage.

Archivist at Gloucester Cathedral, Rebecca Phillips said: "It has been a pleasure to welcome Amy Jane into our historic library to undertake research into the history of our architecture.

"As with all historic research the documents can only take us so far, and so we look forward to seeing how Amy Jane will fill the gaps in our story. This is where art and history can really work in partnership to give shape to events and individuals who are now lost to us in the historic records."

Artist Amy Jane Adams aims for this new interpretation of Gloucester Cathedral to highlight the importance of the building's design and architectural development, whilst linking to the cathedral's impressive history of engagement with contemporary art, including the renowned 'Crucible' exhibitions at the cathedral in 2010 and 2014 from Gallery Pangolin that featured works from Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley, David Nash and Sarah Lucas.

Amy Jane Adams was born in Gloucestershire and studied at the London College of Fashion and Camberwell College of Arts. She has collaborated extensively with the National Trust, The Royal Oak Foundation and Church of England.

A launch of all the installation artwork will take place on Monday 23 October with a cake and tea reception open to the public between 12noon-4.00pm. Accessible drawing stations will be provided along with mini-maker stations for young children