Gromit’s shimmering, pearlescent coat, with imagery of the sea and a belt made from shells, pays homage to the folklore of mermaids. These magical sea creatures have inspired countless books and films, and now, this captivating sculpture.
52. Woolly Capers
The only Shaun the Sheep on this year’s trail is outside the Aardman studios.
Ewe won’t believe it! Woolly Capers is a special collaboration celebrating 30 years of the baa-rilliant Shaun the Sheep since the release of award-winning Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave.
17. Jolly Roger
Amongst the boatyards of the Undersell Yard is the piratical Jolly Roger.
This fearless and swashbuckling pirate is ready to delight the crowds before his next big adventure, proving that even the smallest pirate can make the biggest splash! Ahoy, me hearties!
33. Rooster Booster
Outside Hargreaves Lansdown is a Wallace sculpture.
COCK-A-DOODLE DOO!! Watch out, Rocky, this plucky, free-range Wallace, designed by Peter Lord, Director of Chicken Run, is ready for his next starring role. Rooster Booster would make a cracking egg-stra for the next Chicken Run!
2. Astrognome
Hiding away in the foyer of We The Curious is Astrognome.
On his way to the stars, Astrognome, by Nick Park, is inspired by Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out. He leaves a trail of stardust as he explores new worlds – one galaxy at a time. Don’t forget the crackers!
20. Marigold
Hiding out in IKEA is Marigold. I hadn’t actually planned to go to IKEA to photograph the Gromit, so was pleasantly surprised I could tick off another sculpture from the list.
Dressed as Bollywood royalty and wrapped in vibrant reds, greens and marigold yellows, this Gromit is ready to steal the show with every wag and pose. There’s a new four-legged star in the city!
29. Poppy
Far Away from most of the sculptures, in Puxton Park, near Weston-super-Mare is Poppy.
16. Hotdog
Gromit is sizzling hot in his 1950s retro makeover. Ready to rock ‘n’ roll all night, this busy pooch with the classic Americana flair of jukeboxes and milkshakes must stop chasing his tail and get his skates on!
40. The Big Friendly Wallace
You all know Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Now, meet the Snozzcumber eating Big Friendly Wallace. He’s here to catch your good dreams, sip fizzy Frobscottle from his teacup, and wait for the whizzpopping to begin!
14. Gnarlybot
Hit rewind on that tape deck, lave up those high-tops… We’re going back to the 80s! This neon Norbot has buckled up into his time machine and kickflipped his skateboard onto the streets of Bristol in the year 2025.
