Sculpture sites for Gromit Unleashed 3 revealed

With just a month to go until the hotly anticipated Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, the countdown is well and truly underway, and The Grand Appeal is thrilled to now release locations for the sculptures in this year’s trail.

Stretching from Bristol’s City Centre and throughout the wider region, dozens of sculpture locations will play host to Aardman’s most-loved characters from 30 June 2025: Wallace, Gromit, Feathers, and the new addition of Norbot the Smart Gnome, straight from Wallace & Gromit’s latest escapade in Vengeance Most Fowl.

Building on Bristol’s lively arts scene while blending the city’s rich history, architectural beauty, green spaces and maritime past, Gromit Unleashed 3 will take trail hunters on a journey through the heart of Bristol and the surrounding area uncovering hidden gems, rich heritage and vibrant culture along the way.

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. The app and map will bring the city and the trail to life – making the journey more accessible, engaging and memorable for everyone while raising funds for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity.

Gromit Unleashed 3 will bring the magic and wonder of cinema, film, stories and legends to Bristol this summer, turning its streets into a living storybook.

Included in the trail this year will be space explorer, Beagle 3, the extraterrestrial Gromit, who is just one of the 53 individually created sculpture designs on the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail. Sponsored by Trail Partner Rolls-Royce plc and created by Tim Sutcliffe, Beagle 3 blasts off in style, ready to explore new frontiers, and starry odysseys on his intergalactic quest. Beagle 3 has been reimagined as an exploration satellite and is paw-sitively out of this world! Taking one small step, Beagle 3 will be found at Aerospace Bristol during this summer’s trail.

Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal, explains:

“As we’re moving closer to the trail launch, the excitement and anticipation from fans far and wide builds and builds. We’re incredibly excited to announce all the locations where you will be able to find sculptures on the trail, stretching from College Green to Cheddar Gorge, Warmley to The Wave and Puxton Park to Pucklechurch. We can wait to get all these incredible sculptures onto the streets of Bristol and beyond.

Each sculpture is uniquely designed by international film studios, film directors, classic British cultural treasures, celebrities and brilliant local artist talent to transform locations throughout Bristol into an open-air art gallery, inviting people of all ages to explore, discover and connect.

Beyond the creativity and fun, Gromit Unleashed 3 represents a powerful cause raising vital funds for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity. With every step, photo and donation, the trail brings the community together in a shared mission of supporting sick babies and children from Bristol, the South West and beyond.“

Gromit Unleashed builds on the runaway success of Gromit Unleashed, Shaun in the City, and Gromit Unleashed 2 – which collectively have 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.

Over the years, there have been interactive sculptures, international collaborations with film studios, celebrities and collaborations with the biggest brands, and this year trail fans can expect that and more from Gromit Unleashed 3.

Bristol City Centre BID is delighted to be a sculpture sponsor for one of the 53 Gromit Unleashed 3 sculptures. 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.

You’ll be able to find the Bristol City Centre BID sponsored sculpture in College Green from 30 June to 31 August. More information coming soon.

To keep up to date with the latest news from The Grand Appeal and Gromit Unleashed 3, visit www.gromitunleashed.org.uk and follow @TheGrandAppeal and @gromitunleashed across Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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Sculpture sites for Gromit Unleashed 3 revealed

Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal, explains:

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