In secret studios, new sculpture artworks are coming to life while some are even crossing the seas and travelling the length and breadth of the UK before being unleashed on the streets of Bristol this summer. The behind-the-scenes update has revealed some of the new designs that will feature in this year’s trail.
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Sneak peek at trail sculptures in the making
Gromit Unleashed is back and it's time for a behind-the-brush glimpse of the works in progress
30/04/2025
There’s just two months to go until Gromit Unleashed returns to the city, in the hotly anticipated return of the acclaimed sculpture trail that will raise money for The Grand Appeal, the dedicated charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Organisers, The Grand Appeal and Aardman have now released a behind-the-brush glimpse of the works in progress. From sweeping brushstrokes to intricate detailing, artists, film studios, and celebrities are busy working in secret reimagining Aardman’s iconic characters – Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Norbot – taking inspiration from movies and the legends, fables and tales that have inspired them.
Inspired by the age-old tale of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Wallace has been reimagined by artist Mister Hope as the justice seeking outlaw from Sherwood Forest, with Bristol City Centre BID as the sculpture sponsor.
Other Gromit Unleashed designs include Norbot as a swashbuckling pirate thanks to illustrator Paula Bowles, a tiny princess courtesy of talented artist Emily Ketteringham and a cinema-themed Norbot created by Simon Tozer.
The sculptures will hit the streets of Bristol from 30 June to 31 August, before being auctioned off later in the year, in aid of The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity.
Anna Hitchcock, Commercial Director, The Grand Appeal, commented:
“The progress being made every day, now we’re just weeks away from the start of the trail, is astonishing. Seeing the designs come to life behind-the-scenes is so exciting, and we just had to share some of that energy far and wide. The designs, the details and the standard of this year’s sculptures and artists, is so inspiring. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more and more details, and we can’t wait to bring the colour, creativity and fun to the city this summer.”
Gromit Unleashed 3 builds on the runaway success of Gromit Unleashed, Shaun in the City, and Gromit Unleashed 2 – which collectively generated over £20 million for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity and Cots for Tots, the dedicated charity for the Neonatal Intensive Care Ward at St Michael’s Hospital.
With more details to be announced over the coming weeks, keep up to date with the latest news from The Grand Appeal and Gromit Unleashed 3 by visiting their website.
