The first trail for the 'Shaun the Sheep' (known as 'Shaun in the City', which is similar to what happens in the film when the sheep have to make a journey to the big city) takes place in London throughout the spring. We did see the 'Shaun the Sheep' film at the cinema when it was released.

This year is also the Chinese 'Year of the Sheep'. The 'Shaun the Sheep' trail is part of the marketing campaign for the 'Shaun the Sheep' film, which was released in the cinema at about the same time as the trail. With his news came the news that there would be two sculpture trails this year with different sculptures in London and in Bristol. I loved finding the Gromits in Bristol two years ago. The trail was officially announced last summer, and I was excited about the news. Now, I mentioned the rumours about the 'Shaun the Sheep' trail. The 'Gromit Unleashed' art sculpture trails were possibly inspired by Wow! Gorillas in Bristol, which took the city by storm two years prior, and based on Bristol's positive response to this, a void needed to be filled.

'Shaun the Sheep' is primarily geared at younger children.Ĭhelsea Pen-Shaun-er - The Chelsea PensionerĪfter the success of the 'Gromit Unleashed' art charity sculpture trail two years ago in Bristol ( 'Gromit Unleashed' in Bristol, Part 1 and 'Gromit Unleashed' in Bristol, Part 2), which raised money for charities such as Bristol Children's Hospital, I had heard rumours that same year that they may be bringing 'Shaun the Sheep' to the streets in a couple of years, although this was never confirmed when I asked about it on Twitter. For those who are unaware, 'Shaun the Sheep' is an animated (stop motion) film for children by Aardman Studios, who famously brought us 'Wallace and Gromit'. Hence why this post is delayed, but it's better late than never as I just finished seeing all of the 'Shaun the Sheep' charity art sculptures that have been around London this spring. One of the difficulties with not working or living in London at the moment is that I'm unable to do or see much in London unless I've got some free time on the weekend.

There's not much time left to see the Shaun the Sheep sculpture trail in Bristol as it ends on the 31st of August, which is next weekend. The Shear Speed Helter Skelter - Gav Strange We were a little disappointed that there was not a 'Build your Shaun' out of plasticine class this year at like there was a 'Build your own Gromit' two years ago that we enjoyed.Ī few of my favourite photographs are below. 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 first made his appearance in 'Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave', and he now has his own television series and film. The event is organised by Aardman Animations, who created the character 'Shaun the Sheep' for its stop-animation films and television series.ĭetail ' On the Waterfront' - Abigal McDougall 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'. Between both London and Bristol, there were 120 Shaun sculptures to be discovered. (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. 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.

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