Peter Rabbit Sculpture Trail Launches in Newcastle, North Tyneside

In the summer of 2026, Newcastle and North Tyneside will host an arts trail featuring 40 individually decorated sculptures of Beatrix Potter's beloved character, Peter Rabbit, as part of the 'Tales on the Tyne' initiative to benefit St Oswald's Hospice. The trail, organized by the hospice in partnership with Wild in Art and The World of Peter Rabbit, will run from July 15 to September 14, 2026, and will include a region-wide learning program for schools. This is the fourth art event organized by the hospice, following similar successful trails featuring characters like Shaun the Sheep and Elmer the Elephant. Smaller Peter Rabbit sculptures, created by local schools and youth groups, will also be included in the trail. The event culminates in an auction of the sculptures to support the hospice's services for children and families facing life-limiting conditions. Councillor Karen Kilgour expressed pride in supporting such a vital cause as the hospice approaches its 40th anniversary.