Incredible painted bear sculptures take over Cambs' Anglesey Abbey

In a collaboration between , Wild in Art, and Walker Books, the site will be home to 10 painted bear sculptures for the next few months. Visitors can pick up a trail map to find the 10 bears dotted around the grounds. The sculptures were inspired by Michael Rosen's popular children's book, .

Each bear was designed by a different artist from across the world and revolve around the themes of diversity, sustainability, climate change, and community. Beside each bear, you will find an interactive station with bear-related games for children to get involved with. For families who want to get out and about this winter, the bear trail at Anglesey Abbey might be worth a visit.



Meghan Curteis, Experience and Visitor Programming Manager at Anglesey Abbey, says: “We’re so excited to be going on a bear hunt this winter and share the much-loved story with a new generation of children. This timeless classic is wonderful inspiration for an adventure with the whole family at Anglesey Abbey. “We’ve been so pleased to work with the Wild in Art team and Walker Books to bring this magical story to life in the gardens.

This sculpture trail is a first at Anglesey Abbey, and the team are already delighted to see the beautifully painted bears standing big and bold across the estate. It’ll be a winter to remember.” Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder Wild in Art, says: “Our events enable thousands of people of all ages to experience art by making it part of everyday life.

The bears are a fantastic spectacle and showcase a wonderful wealth of artist talent. It’s a great opportunity for people to enjoy a family-friendly activity outdoors while discovering great art!” The bear trail is at Anglesey Abbey from November 19 2024 to January 5 2025 and the grounds are open from 9:30am to 4pm. The grounds are free to enter for National Trust members and for non-members, it costs £8.

50 for children and £17 for adults. Check out our gallery below for a first look at the painted bear sculptures. More information about the event and what is on at Anglesey Abbey over the period can be found on the National Trust website .

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