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Shaun the Sheep trail coming to National Trust site

David Oates Photography Model of character Shaun the Sheep on a plinth in front of a hedge. He has a black face and big black and white eyes, a white body and long black legs.David Oates Photography
A trail will feature 12 models of Shaun the Sheep

A sculpture trail featuring 12 painted models of the animated character Shaun the Sheep is coming to a National Trust property this spring.

The "ewe-niquely" designed sculptures will be displayed at Anglesey Abbey and Lode Mill in Cambridgeshire.

The Find the Flock trail, a collaboration with events group Wild in Art and Aardman Animations, and features "super-sized" Shauns, standing at about 1.6m (5ft 3in) high and painted by different artists.

The trail will be open between 1 March and 27 April.

Jon Scrimshaw A model of animated character Shaun the Sheep is painted blue with brightly coloured flowers, birds and other decorationsJon Scrimshaw
This brightly coloured version of Shaun will be on display
David Oates Photography A model of animated character Shaun the Sheep is painted in pastel shades. The sculpture is covered with flowers and fruitDavid Oates Photography
The trail includes a map with details of the artists and their designs

The flock has been painted by 12 different national and international artists with bright colours and "funky, bold patterns", the National Trust said.

A trail map will be available for visitors to learn more about the individual designs as they wander around the grounds of the property, in Lode.

David Oates Photography A family is looking at a painted model of a large sheep. There is a man and woman in the image and three children, one of whom is in a pushchair. The woman is crouching down and showing a young girl the details of the artist which are printed on a plinthDavid Oates Photography
The event has been billed as a great day out for all the family - and it is open during the school holidays
David Oates Photography A young girl is reaching up towards a model of a sheep. She has short, curly blonde hair and is wearing a patterned jacket and pink trousers. The sheep is painted black with gold patterns on its body and legsDavid Oates Photography
The sheep have all been individually painted

Meghan Curteis, visitor manager at Anglesey Abbey, said, "We are so excited to have our woolly friend Shaun the Sheep [here] this spring.

"The sculpture trail is a great opportunity for visitors to explore the gardens with friends and family, discover some great art, and see the garden spring to life."

Charlie Langhorne, co-founder of Wild in Art, said he hoped visitors would enjoy seeing "how our incredible artists have brought this iconic and cheeky character to life".

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