{"id":186618,"date":"2025-06-15T15:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/186618\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T15:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:03:12","slug":"gromit-unleashed-2025-sculpture-trail-guide-including-locations-dates-and-characters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/186618\/","title":{"rendered":"Gromit Unleashed 2025 sculpture trail guide including locations, dates and characters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gromit Unleashed 3 takes to the streets later this month<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Gromit-Unleashed-3-Latest-Designs-April-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Gromit Unleashed 3 sculpture sneak peek\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Gromit Unleashed 3 sculpture sneak peek(Image: Barbara Evripidou)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Among this year&#8217;s list of summer <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/events\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"eventsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">events<\/a> that the family can enjoy is the return of the beloved <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/gromit-unleashed\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Gromit UnleashedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Gromit Unleashed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Taking to the streets of Bristol and the surrounding areas, this year&#8217;s trail will see <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/wallace-and-gromit\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Wallace and GromitLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Wallace and Gromit<\/a> joined by Norbot and Feathers McGraw &#8211; stars of the Vengeance Most Fowl film that came out on Christmas Day 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Families and fans of the beloved characters, created right here in Bristol by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/aardman\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"AardmanLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Aardman<\/a> Animations, will be able to follow a trail to hunt down and find all sculptures which, this time around, have been designed along the theme of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/film\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"filmLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">film<\/a> and cinema.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Whether you&#8217;re new to the Gromit Unleashed trail, or a veteran at posing for photos in all corners of the region, we&#8217;ve compiled a handy guide of all you need to know this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">From locations, to dates, and what we know about the sculptures so far, read on to find out more:<\/p>\n<p>What is the trail and how does it stand out from previous years?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This year&#8217;s trail, titled Gromit Unleashed 3, is still in aid of The Grand Appeal and will still see sculptures of characters from the world of our favourite duo uniquely painted by artists from right here in Bristol to across the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This year&#8217;s trail will take visitors on a journey through the movies, with character sculptures inspired by cinema, fables, legends, films and the stories that inspired them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Characters will not only include Wallace and Gromit, but also Norbot (Wallace&#8217;s smart gnome invention from the latest film) and the duo&#8217;s arch-nemesis, Feathers McGraw &#8211; all as you&#8217;ve never seen them before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Some &#8211;<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/wednesday-inspired-gromit-unleashed-sculpture-10255223#comments-wrapper\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" like these Roald Dahl and Netflix creations Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> like these Roald Dahl and Netflix creations <\/a>&#8211; have been designed by some of the biggest names in the industry, with more still to be announced.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1_WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-104436.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the sculptures for the new Gromit Unleashed trail have been unveiled for the first time\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Some of the sculptures for the new Gromit Unleashed trail have been unveiled for the first time(Image: Paul Gillis\/Reach Plc)How many sculptures will there be &#8211; and where are the locations?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The hotly anticipated trail will feature more than 50 sculptures to raise funds for The Grand Appeal, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/university-hospitals-bristol-nhs-foundation-trust\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Bristol Children&#039;s Hospital&#039;s Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol Children&#8217;s Hospital&#8217;s <\/a>charity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You can see some sneak peeks of what a handful of the sculptures look like, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/gallery\/incredible-first-look-new-gromit-10145325\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/gallery\/photos-gromit-unleashed-3-sculpture-9736279\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Here&#8217;s the full list of locations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Aardman Animations, Gas Ferry Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Aerospace Bristol<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ashton Court, Long Ashton<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Beauford Arms, Hawkesbury Upton<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Brabazon, Patchway<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Bristol Bus &amp; Coach Station, Marlborough Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Bristol Children&#8217;s Hospital, Upper Maudlin Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Queens Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Broadmead<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cabot Circus<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Cheddar<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Clifton Observatory, Clifton<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Clifton Suspension Bridge (Leigh Woods side)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">College Green<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cribbs Mall<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">CrossFit Henleaze, Henleaze Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Freemasons Hall, Park Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Gardiner Haskins Interiors, Straight Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Hargreaves Lansdown, Anchor Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">IKEA Bristol, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Eastgate Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Kingswood Park, High Street, Kingswood<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Narrow Quay<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Noah&#8217;s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">North Street, Southville<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Puxton Park, Hewish<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Quakers Friars, Broadmead<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Mary Centre, Thornbury<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Mary Redcliffe, Redcliffe<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Nicholas Market, The Corn Exchange<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Temple Meads Station<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Kendleshire, Coalpit Heath<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The New Inn, Blagdon<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Rose &amp; Crown Pucklechurch<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Wave, Easter Compton<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Thunderbolt Square<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Main Road, Cleeve<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Valentine&#8217;s Bridge, Temple Quay<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Victoria Park, Windmill Hill<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Victoria Rooms, Queens Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Victoria Square, Clifton Village<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wai Yee Hong, Eastgate Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Warmley Waiting Room, Bristol and Bath Railway Path<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">We The Curious, One Millennium Square<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">West Country Water Park, Frampton Cotterell<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Whiteladies Road, Clifton<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Willow Brook, Bradley Stoke<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_JS352353874.jpg\" alt=\"The first sculptures unveiled for the Gromit Unleashed sculpture trail, set to take place next summer\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The first sculptures unveiled for the Gromit Unleashed sculpture trail, set to take place next summer(Image: Paul Gillis\/Reach Plc)When does the trail start? And will there be a map?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Gromit Unleashed 3 trail will hit the streets of Bristol from June 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">For intrepid sculpture hunters, a dedicated app and printed map will make it easier than ever for residents, visitors, and families to explore the trail. App users will be able to track their progress, discover fun facts about each sculpture, and unlock rewards on the go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In October, all sculptures that have been part of this year&#8217;s trail will go up for auction to raise money for The Grand Appeal and the hospitals in Bristol the charity helps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gromit Unleashed 3 takes to the streets later this monthGromit Unleashed 3 sculpture sneak peek(Image: Barbara Evripidou) Among&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":186619,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8818],"tags":[21720,381,748,393,920,4884,72575,15125,16,15,21721],"class_list":{"0":"post-186618","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bristol","8":"tag-aardman","9":"tag-bristol","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-events","13":"tag-great-britain","14":"tag-gromit-unleashed","15":"tag-things-to-do-in-bristol","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom","18":"tag-wallace-and-gromit"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114687993893104933","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/186619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}