Wednesday 15th July saw the very exciting launch of Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne in Newcastle and North Tyneside.
Guests gathered at Newcastle Civic Centre for the official opening event, where the final sculpture, Golden, was unveiled. The piece was designed by young people from The Bostey Community Youth Centre in Walker in collaboration with artist Tommy Anderson, who brought their ideas to life.
The launch event featured speeches from key trail sponsors, including Newcastle City Council, Northumbrian Water and NorthStandard. Charlie Langhorne, Director and Co-founder of Wild in Art, the trail’s creative producers, then joined pupils from St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School in Wallsend and The Bostey to officially declare the trail open.
Until Monday 14 September, 96 big and little Peter Rabbit™ sculptures will be located across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks.
We have a dedicated trail app, which is now live and includes all of the sculptures which when ‘unlocked’ by entering the 4 digit code displayed near to them, will reveal offers and rewards. Just search ‘Tales on the Tyne’ in the App Store or Google Play to download.
For the first time, we have introduced a very special companion guide to the trail – the official Map and Sticker book! This 28 page guide contains everything you need to know to be a true trail explorer. As well as the all important maps showing the locations in Newcastle and North Tyneside, it also includes a sticker of every single one! Once you find a sculpture, add the matching sticker to the pages on the book, filling in their information and giving it a carrot rating! You’ll also find details about upcoming trail events, merchandise and some fun activities to bring the trail to life.They cost just £5 available from main reception, Trail HQ at the space by St Oswald’s Hospice in Ouseburn, or from all of our hospice shops or you can also buy online.
Visit are art trail page for all details about the trail and all of the other ways you can get involved, such as becoming a Trail Champion in support of St Oswald’s Hospice.
