From 19 June to 3 September 2022, St Elizabeth Hospice is bringing the next Wild in Art Trail to Ipswich, and we hope you are excited as we are!
Following the successes of Elmer Big Parade in 2019 and Pigs Gone wild in 2016 the next trail has already begun, with 50 individually designed Big Hoot owls placed around Ipswich for everyone to see and enjoy.
Along with the Big Hoot Owls, there are also 65 Little Hoot Owls, who will be popping up in special locations all across town, which have been designed by local schools and groups.
Each of the Big Hoot’s are sponsored by a local business and individually decorated by an artist, and at the end of the trail, the Big Hoots will be auctioned to raise valuable and much needed funds for St Elizabeth’s Hospice work providing care and support to those living with life-limiting or progressive illness.
Not only is the trail lots of fun, but The Big and Little Hoot will attract thousands of local families, residents and visitors to Ipswich and in turn contribute financial benefits to the local economy.
Our Hoot, Captain Peacock, is placed on the docks, close to Aurora and is waiting to meet you over the coming weeks!
The Big Hoot is a great day out for all the family, all you need to do is download the app or pick up a map from St Elizabeth Hospice and you can start your quest to find them all!
If you download the app and enter the code on Captain Peacock’s plinth, we will donate 50p to the hospice, so it’s not only a fun activity, but you can help us donate to a fantastic charity too!
The trail maps can be found at the following St Elizabeth Hospice Shops:
Dogs Head Street – Ipswich • Heath Road – Ipswich • Hawthorn Drive – Ipswich • Holywells Retail Centre – Ipswich • Meredith Road – Ipswich • Nacton Road – Ipswich • Selkirk Road – Ipswich • St Matthew’s Street – Ipswich • Needham Market • Stowmarket • Zest – Ipswich • Martlesham Retail Centre • Hadleigh • Manningtree • Woodbridge
Don’t forget to note down these key dates:
19 June – 3 September: The Trail is live!
11-12 September: Big Hoot Farewell Weekend
15 September: Auction of our Big Hoots
