What is it all about?
Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent is an exciting free art trail that saw over 50 large individually decorated large Shaun the Sheep sculptures placed around the parks, town centre and river walks in Maidstone and the surrounding areas from 29 June – 1 September. Each Shaun the Sheep sculpture was designed and painted by local and national artists. The trail also included 55 little Shaun sculptures, each designed and painted by local schools, community organisations, charities and care homes from Maidstone and the surrounding areas. One special Shaun has been created by children who are supported by the Hospice. Little Shauns were located in flocks around the trail.
The art trail is a partnership between Heart of Kent Hospice, Wild in Art, the leading producer nationally and globally of these spectacular art events, and Aardman, the world-famous, award-winning studio based in Bristol, and creator of the cheeky and lovable character Shaun the Sheep. Maidstone Borough Council is the Official Presenting Partner of the trail.
Will you unlock all of the sculptures?
All of the sculptures can be unlocked using our free Shaun Heart of Kent App. If you didn’t manage to collect all of the sculptures during the trail, don’t worry! You’ll have one last chance to see the sculptures at our Farewell Weekend between the 13-15 September at Maidstone Market Hall, Lockmeadow.
Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent Farewell Weekend
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Heart of Kent Hospice provides free, specialist care and support for adults living with a terminal illness and their loved ones, so they can have the best quality of life, for as long as they live.
Since the Hospice opened in 1991 we have cared for over 60,000 people – patients, their carers and families, offering not just clinical support but also emotional, spiritual and social care too.
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