A baa-rilliant Shaun the Sheep trail has launched at Kent’s biggest shopping centre alongside a line-up of family activities.
The much-loved animal and his famously mischievous flock will be popping up around Bluewater in Greenhithe as part of a free augmented reality (AR) adventure.
Shaun the Sheep and his farmyard friends have taken over Bluewater Shopping Centre with a new adventure trail
Shoppers can hunt down nine markers throughout the centre, each unlocking an interactive AR scene.
Along the way, you can complete fun challenges with Bitzer the dog and take pictures with animated characters as well as artist-designed Shaun the Sheep sculptures.
Those who complete the trail will be rewarded with a sticker.
James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, said: “The Shaun the Sheep trail will be a fun, quirky adventure, and we’re excited to partner with Aardman to bring it to Kent.
In 2024, more than 50 sculptures of the much-loved character were placed around Maidstone
“As well as the trail, guests will also be able to enjoy interactive art workshops, character meets and stunning art sculptures of Shaun the Sheep.”
The shopping centre is set to host a range of family-friendly activities during May half term, with appearances from Shaun the Sheep on Wednesday, May 27 and official Aardman clay-modelling workshops taking place on Thursday, 28 and Friday, May 29.
The activities can be booked later this month, with Bluewater’s PLUS+ members to be the first to access tickets.
However, it’s not the first time Shaun and his farmyard friends have come to Kent.
A range of family-friendly activites is taking place at the shopping centre over May half term
In 2024, Maidstone held a special charity art trail, with dozens of sculptures dotted around the town, all colourfully decorated by local and national artists.
To participate in the augmented reality activity, guests will need to download the ‘Fun with the Flock’ app and enter the location code 1603.
Alternatively, you can complete the trail manually by picking up a map and a free Shaun the Sheep headband from the Bluewater Guest Services team on the lower level next to M&S.
Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock is at Bluewater Shopping Centre and will run until Sunday, May 31.