Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council’s Cultural Events Team is powering an ambitious 10-year programme, positioning Newcastle as one of the UK’s most exciting cultural destinations.
As placemakers, they use culture to spark energy across the city, animating spaces, shaping identity and bringing people together, while connecting culture to place, economy, tourism, health and wellbeing.
From grassroots neighbourhood moments to bold, city-defining experiences, the programme creates lasting impact for artists, communities and audiences, shaping a Newcastle that’s vibrant, inclusive and full of possibility.
Leading the charge is NOVUM Summer Festival, a headline event and full-city 3-day takeover of culture, play and entertainment. From Friday 7 – Sunday 9 August, streets, squares, venues and unexpected corners transform into a colourful playground of performance, creativity and free, joy-filled experiences.
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Over 40 Peter Rabbit sculptures will hop, skip and jump in and around Newcastle and North Tyneside in summer 2026. Supporting @stoswaldsuk 💙
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Yikes…one of our @officialpeterrabbit sculptures is on the loose! 🐇
But don’t worry, ‘Peter in the Garden’ has been given special paw‑mission to take a little holiday from his friends. He’s hopped down to the @emma_bridgewater Factory, Stoke-On-Trent for a few weeks of mischief and fun! 🥕🐰
This sculpture is decorated in the brand‑new Emma Bridgewater x Peter Rabbit™ pattern. Senior Designer Sophie Gilmour worked with artist @jina_gelder_illustration to bring the original spongeware design to life, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s own stencils and illustrations.
Although Peter in the Garden will officially join our trail in Newcastle and North Tyneside in July, visitors to the Emma Bridgewater factory will be the very first to meet him, snap some photos, and enjoy some springtime fun this half term – including decorating garden‑themed pottery and taking part in a mini trail 🐰🍀
Hop over the link in the bio for more details 👆
PS: This beautiful, one of a kind sculpture will be sold at auction in October. Watch this space for more details soon!
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures
May 20
Yikes…one of our @officialpeterrabbit sculptures is on the loose! 🐇
But don’t worry, ‘Peter in the Garden’ has been given special paw‑mission to take a little holiday from his friends. He’s hopped down to the @emma_bridgewater Factory, Stoke-On-Trent for a few weeks of mischief and fun! 🥕🐰
This sculpture is decorated in the brand‑new Emma Bridgewater x Peter Rabbit™ pattern. Senior Designer Sophie Gilmour worked with artist @jina_gelder_illustration to bring the original spongeware design to life, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s own stencils and illustrations.
Although Peter in the Garden will officially join our trail in Newcastle and North Tyneside in July, visitors to the Emma Bridgewater factory will be the very first to meet him, snap some photos, and enjoy some springtime fun this half term – including decorating garden‑themed pottery and taking part in a mini trail 🐰🍀
Hop over the link in the bio for more details 👆
PS: This beautiful, one of a kind sculpture will be sold at auction in October. Watch this space for more details soon!
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures …
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Today is the final painting day for our trail artists! 🎨🐰
Our talented creative crew are putting the finishing touches to their @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures, transforming blank forms into hare-raising works of art. We popped into the painting space to see their progress, and it was incredible to see so many colourful rabbits lined up and almost ready to hop into the spotlight for their big reveal! ✨
Take a sneak peek at a few of these teasers of what’s to come…👀
Our next art trail, following in the footsteps of Great North Snowdogs, Elmer’s Great North Parade and Shaun on the Tyne, opens this July, this time with Peter Rabbit taking centre stage! All funds raised will support @stoswaldsuk running costs and we are so excited to bring these sculptures to Newcastle and North Tyneside for everyone to enjoy. We think these sculptures are looking absolutely ear-resistible already. 💙
Peter Rabbit™: Tales On The Tyne officially opens on Wednesday 15 July. Keep an eye on our social media for exciting updates, and don’t forget to sign up to our e-newsletter via the link in our bio to be the first to hear the latest news.
We carrot wait to share it all with you! 🥕
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures
May 8
Today is the final painting day for our trail artists! 🎨🐰
Our talented creative crew are putting the finishing touches to their @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures, transforming blank forms into hare-raising works of art. We popped into the painting space to see their progress, and it was incredible to see so many colourful rabbits lined up and almost ready to hop into the spotlight for their big reveal! ✨
Take a sneak peek at a few of these teasers of what’s to come…👀
Our next art trail, following in the footsteps of Great North Snowdogs, Elmer’s Great North Parade and Shaun on the Tyne, opens this July, this time with Peter Rabbit taking centre stage! All funds raised will support @stoswaldsuk running costs and we are so excited to bring these sculptures to Newcastle and North Tyneside for everyone to enjoy. We think these sculptures are looking absolutely ear-resistible already. 💙
Peter Rabbit™: Tales On The Tyne officially opens on Wednesday 15 July. Keep an eye on our social media for exciting updates, and don’t forget to sign up to our e-newsletter via the link in our bio to be the first to hear the latest news.
We carrot wait to share it all with you! 🥕
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures …
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We still have some gorgeous @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures looking for sponsors… can you help find their perfect match? 🐰
Do you know a company that would love to snap up this unique sponsorship opportunity and be part of a summer of family fun across Newcastle and North Tyneside?
The deadline to express interest in sponsoring a sculpture as part of our exciting art trail is fast approaching, so now’s the time to get in touch and secure yours before they all hop away!
By sponsoring a sculpture, businesses can support @stoswaldsuk while gaining fantastic visibility as part of Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne. 💙
Find out more and secure your sponsorship today by clicking the link in our bio! 👆
Not the hop-portunity for you? Please share so we can help to find our rabbits their paw-fect match! 🐇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | @wildinart | @penguinventures | #WorldOfPeterRabbit
May 6
We still have some gorgeous @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures looking for sponsors… can you help find their perfect match? 🐰
Do you know a company that would love to snap up this unique sponsorship opportunity and be part of a summer of family fun across Newcastle and North Tyneside?
The deadline to express interest in sponsoring a sculpture as part of our exciting art trail is fast approaching, so now’s the time to get in touch and secure yours before they all hop away!
By sponsoring a sculpture, businesses can support @stoswaldsuk while gaining fantastic visibility as part of Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne. 💙
Find out more and secure your sponsorship today by clicking the link in our bio! 👆
Not the hop-portunity for you? Please share so we can help to find our rabbits their paw-fect match! 🐇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | @wildinart | @penguinventures | #WorldOfPeterRabbit …
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Meet our artists! 🧑🎨
Here is @bethanlaker_illustration, Kirsty Reilly, David Maguire, @hungryromantic, @sarahhyphenlee, @itsjuliefleming and @joanne.wishart.art hopping into the spotlight with their @officialpeterrabbit bunny-ear selfies 🐰
They are just some of a team of pawsome artists who will ensure our fluffle is as colourful and diverse as possible, so stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes peeks as their work progresses, it’s bound to be un-fur-gettable! 👀🎨
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Apr 24
Meet our artists! 🧑🎨
Here is @bethanlaker_illustration, Kirsty Reilly, David Maguire, @hungryromantic, @sarahhyphenlee, @itsjuliefleming and @joanne.wishart.art hopping into the spotlight with their @officialpeterrabbit bunny-ear selfies 🐰
They are just some of a team of pawsome artists who will ensure our fluffle is as colourful and diverse as possible, so stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes peeks as their work progresses, it’s bound to be un-fur-gettable! 👀🎨
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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Our painting space at @quorum_park has been filled with creatively these past few weeks, as our talented artists work hardon transforming their @officialpeterrabbit sculptures in preparation for the trail opening in July 🐰💙
While we don’t want to spoilt the surprise for you all, we could resist sharing some little sneak peeks of their progress, to build up the suspense and excitement! 👀
Do you have any early favourites based on these little teasers? 🎨🐰
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @stoswaldsuk
Apr 22
Our painting space at @quorum_park has been filled with creatively these past few weeks, as our talented artists work hardon transforming their @officialpeterrabbit sculptures in preparation for the trail opening in July 🐰💙
While we don’t want to spoilt the surprise for you all, we could resist sharing some little sneak peeks of their progress, to build up the suspense and excitement! 👀
Do you have any early favourites based on these little teasers? 🎨🐰
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @stoswaldsuk …
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This summer, a fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit sculptures will take over the streets, parks and public buildings of Newcastle and North Tyneside – and there is still chance for businesses to be part of the fun! 🐰
Almost all of our large sculptures have now been sponsored but we do have a small amount of beautiful designs still up for grabs. With the artists now busy at work transforming them (Psss… check out some BTS from our latest artist highlight on our profile 👀🎨) time is running out. ⏳
Businesses who sponsor a sculpture will unlock a host of benefits, while supporting the work of @stoswaldsuk as a key part of the region’s most colourful summer mass participation event.
Hear from @sarahmainsresidential, @my_metro, @soprasteria_group and @geabcareers, about why they decided to hop on board as a trail sponsor, in our video from the recent Artist and Sponsor Matching Event. 💙
Find out more by clicking the link in our bio or contact our team at sponsors@talesonthetyne.co.uk
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures
Apr 13
This summer, a fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit sculptures will take over the streets, parks and public buildings of Newcastle and North Tyneside – and there is still chance for businesses to be part of the fun! 🐰
Almost all of our large sculptures have now been sponsored but we do have a small amount of beautiful designs still up for grabs. With the artists now busy at work transforming them (Psss… check out some BTS from our latest artist highlight on our profile 👀🎨) time is running out. ⏳
Businesses who sponsor a sculpture will unlock a host of benefits, while supporting the work of @stoswaldsuk as a key part of the region’s most colourful summer mass participation event.
Hear from @sarahmainsresidential, @my_metro, @soprasteria_group and @geabcareers, about why they decided to hop on board as a trail sponsor, in our video from the recent Artist and Sponsor Matching Event. 💙
Find out more by clicking the link in our bio or contact our team at sponsors@talesonthetyne.co.uk
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures …
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They came. They hopped. They conquered. 🐰
If there were a @guinnessworldrecords for the fastest group of corporate sponsors hopping across a @crowneplazancl hotel function room to slap stickers on a wall of @officialpeterrabbit designs, we’re fairly sure this lot would be immortalised in print. 🏆
Tales on the Tyne sponsors, we salute your hopping prowess, competitive spirit, and excellent sense of fun. 💙😁
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Apr 10
They came. They hopped. They conquered. 🐰
If there were a @guinnessworldrecords for the fastest group of corporate sponsors hopping across a @crowneplazancl hotel function room to slap stickers on a wall of @officialpeterrabbit designs, we’re fairly sure this lot would be immortalised in print. 🏆
Tales on the Tyne sponsors, we salute your hopping prowess, competitive spirit, and excellent sense of fun. 💙😁
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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National Pet Day is this Saturday! Let’s celebrate the pets who make our lives brighter — and remember the ones we’ll always hold in our hearts. 💙
Looking for a special way to honour a pet you miss? You can dedicate a personalised leaf in their memory on our Meadow of Memories book‑bench sculpture.
This beautiful piece is part of the upcoming @officialpeterrabbit™: Tales on the Tyne art trail, launching in July — and you’ll be able to visit your dedication at @newcastlecathedral.
Every leaf helps support the vital work of @stoswaldsuk.
Make your dedication today by clicking the link in our bio. 👆
#NationalPetDay | #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart
Apr 9
National Pet Day is this Saturday! Let’s celebrate the pets who make our lives brighter — and remember the ones we’ll always hold in our hearts. 💙
Looking for a special way to honour a pet you miss? You can dedicate a personalised leaf in their memory on our Meadow of Memories book‑bench sculpture.
This beautiful piece is part of the upcoming @officialpeterrabbit™: Tales on the Tyne art trail, launching in July — and you’ll be able to visit your dedication at @newcastlecathedral.
Every leaf helps support the vital work of @stoswaldsuk.
Make your dedication today by clicking the link in our bio. 👆
#NationalPetDay | #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart …