'Shaun in the City' Charity Sculpture Trail in Bristol

The 'Shaun in the City' event in Bristol this year was the event that I have been looking forward to since I heard rumours about it taking place after the success of the Gromit Unleashed sculpture trail two years ago. (You can read about that trail and see photographs of Gromit Unleashed here and here.) This spring, a separate set of 'Shaun the Sheep' sculptures visited London, and I went to locate them. Between both London and Bristol, there were 120 Shaun sculptures to be discovered.

Dolly - Julie Vernon

Similar to the Gromit Unleashed trail and the 'Shaun in the City' trail in London this spring, the sculptures raise funds for charities, such as "The Grand Appeal" Bristol Children's Hospital, and "Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity". The event is organised by Aardman Animations, who created the character 'Shaun the Sheep' for its stop-animation films and television series.

Detail 'On the Waterfront' - Abigal McDougall

Shaun first made his appearance in 'Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave', and he now has his own television series and film. The sculpture trail this year coincided with the release of the film in cinemas and the Chinese New Year as the 'Year of the Sheep'.

Shaun Bean - Nigel Leach

We were a little disappointed that there was not a 'Build your Shaun' out of plasticine class this year at @Bristol, like there was a 'Build your own Gromit' two years ago that we enjoyed.

Flock and Roll - Carys-ink