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Ironically the first Gromit we found was the one that is furthest away at London, Paddington! |
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A Close Shave by Harry Hill at the Bristol TIC |
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Carosello by Guiliano Carapia at the Spyglass, Welsh Back |
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon on the trail of the Gromits. Such a great atmosphere, and a super summer holiday activity. Bristol is buzzing with people (not just families, lots of adults too) following the maps or using the Gromit Unleashed app on their phones to track them down. 150,00 maps were printed and the Tourist Information Centre has already run out, which gives you some idea of the trail's popularity! As well as the map reading and the art appreciation there's some history too as it takes in lots of famous Bristol landmarks, as well as areas of Bristol that a little more off the beaten track. There are also several trails within the trail (a Harbourside trail, a Heritage trail and a Central Trail) and there's a Passport to be stamped at six different passport stops. If you wanted to find all 80 Gromits, you could have several days of fun in Bristol!
Living 20 miles or so from Bristol, we're unlikely to see them all, but doing the trail has inspired plenty more Wallace and Gromit activity at home! There are games and activities on the Gromit Unleashed website, Son has decorated his own Gromit on paper, and it goes without saying that there are all the films to be watched again!
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Salty Sea Dog by Peter Lord CBE |
Hoping to do this shortly. I love Bristol and a load of Gromits hanging around will make it even better! x
ReplyDeleteYou and Louis'll love it! Have fun!
DeleteWhat a great idea - I love Gromit.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm really enjoying the excuse to watch the films again! Gromit's face is so expressive!
DeleteI have seen different things decorated in several cities, but none were done as well as your Grommit trail with maps and links to historical sightings. Sounds like lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteThere are also lots of other Gromit workshops too and outdoor showings of the films on a large screen daily! It's been really well thought out.
DeleteBlessings on all 'above and beyond' medical professionals everywhere. Hope the fundraiser is fabulously successful!
ReplyDeleteHear, hear! I think it will be successful.
DeleteGreat, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI am living in Bristol at the moment as my husband had a bone marrow transplant back in May. This was done at the Children's Hospital and we are both in awe of the wonderful treatment we have received there. Being away from home for the past 14 weeks with no idea when we will be able to return home, I have kept my sanity by knitting toys which I have been selling to raise funds for the Grand Appeal.
I love your blog, especially as it is a local blog.
Best wishes
Devizes Lady
Dear Devizes Lady, what a challenging time for you and your husband and I'm moved by the fact that you are already appreciating the care and attention you are getting in Bristol - it's easy for us looking back from where we are now but harder when you're in the thick of it. I mean it when I say that we like to support the Grand Appeal in any way that we can - I'd love to buy one of your knitted toys when you have any available, or if I can help you in any other way, please email me via the contact details at the top of the blog.
DeleteHumoungously BIG Grommit fans in our household (which is a bit worrying as we are two adults and no kids). :o)
ReplyDeleteOh no, nothing to be worried about, Wallace and Gromit appeal to all ages!
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