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Hiding on North Street on Bedminster (well in plain sight) is Scone With The Wind.
An homage to ‘Gone with the Wind’, this Gromit is a sweet celebration of the Great British picnic! Complete with scones, cream, jam and cakes, join Scone with the Wind for a bite to eat. Frankly, my dear, do we give a jam?
KAPOW! Meet Nemesis, an evil genius inspired by comic book villains. Imagine the trouble this costumed foe could cause with a diamond to steal and a smart gnome to defeat to complete his dastardly plan.
Hiding in plain sight in the cafe courtyard at Ashton Court is Super Ply Guy.
This one-of-a-kind sculpture, designed by Merlin Crossingham, the director of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. This tree-mendous Feathers McGraw is ready to branch into action at a moment’s notice!
Gromit is looking mighty fine as Walk the Lime! A citrus infused homage to the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic, and covered from ears to paws in citrus fruits, this zesty pup will keep everyone refreshed on the trail.
Hiding in the middle of Kingswood Park is this Norbot sculpture.
Inspired by the beautifully illustrated book ‘How to Catch a Star’ and painted by artist and storyteller Oliver Jeffers, this is an endearing children’s story about the magic of friendship. This Norbot truly reaches for the stars!
I thought the Gromit sculpture was going to be at the Avon Valley Railway, but I was way out. The Warmley Waiting Room is a café on the Bristol Bath cycle path.
This Norbot is looking good to eat with his rainbow fizz belt, popcorn-filled boots and ice cream cone hat. A celebration of the nation’s favourite cinema snacks, Sweet and Tidy is a feast for the eyes, as well as the taste buds!
Film buffs will bloom in Bristol this summer! An homage to Citizen Kane’s mysterious plot, ‘Rosebud’ is our way of giving the film (often considered the greatest of all time) its moment in the spotlight.
This is probably my favourite Gromit I have seen so far (if not the entire collection). A very clever take with a topiary Gromit.
I wasn’t sure what to expect with the location of, The Kendleshire, but as it happens it turns out to be a golf club.
Take a turn around the grounds among the shrubbery and admire our regency-inspired Gromit, Austentatious. With a coat perfectly trimmed, this loyal companion is worthy of any country estate.
This sculpture can be found in the garden of The Rose & Crown pub in Pucklechurch. As I may have said before, there are quite a few sculptures at pubs and inns, if I wasn’t driving I might have stopped and had a pint at each one…
Rudyard Kipling’s daring tales of friendship and loyalty, of tigers and man cubs are brought to life in Mowgli, inspired by the childhood classic: The Jungle Book. Now you belong to the Jungle, Gromit!
This sculpture can be found in the garden of the Beaufort Arms at Hawkesbury Upton. There are quite a few sculptures at pubs and inns, if I wasn’t driving I might have stopped and had a pint at each one…
Are you sitting comfortably? Step between the pages of your favourite bedtime stories. Beautifully illustrated with familiar fairytales, myths and legends, this dreamy dog is a walking storybook covered in childhood charm!