Trail With A Tale: Free Family-Friendly Art Trail Launches in Tunbridge Wells

There's an exciting new art trail in Tunbridge Wells which makes for the perfect (free!) family-friendly day out this Summer!

Launching on 11th July and running until 8th September, children's charity Demelza has installed a series of beautiful sculptures around the town, designed and decorated by a team of outstanding local artists. Featuring animals including hares, tortoises and owls, the unique trail aims to raise awareness and vital funds to support children with serious or life-limiting conditions, and their families.

Produced in partnership with innovative company Wild In Art, each of the 10 larger sculptures is accompanied by its own original tale, written by local author, Alex Brooks. Youngsters can follow the enchanting stories as they explore the trail using the free map available at key spots in Tunbridge Wells town centre.

There are also 28 smaller animal sculptures decorated by local school children and community groups, which are displayed in shops and businesses across Tunbridge Wells.

Discussing Trail With A Tale, Demelza’s Deputy CEO, Hayley Richardson, says:

“This Trail is something new for us and we are absolutely delighted with how beautiful and colourful the sculptures look. Seeing the designs come together over the last few weeks has really brought the Trail to life and we’re so excited to now be able to share it with local residents and visitors to Tunbridge Wells.

This is a really great summer activity for families and we hope it will also raise awareness in the local area of services we offer to children with serious or life-limiting conditions and their families.”

Printed trail maps will be available from Kidsbury in Royal Victoria Place, Ruby’s of London on Monson Road and The Lodge Coffee House on the High Street, for a suggested donation of £1. For the duration of the trail, activity packs and merchandise will also be available from a stand in the Royal Victoria Place. 

For more information about this heartwarming project and wonderful celebration of art and culture, please visit the Trail With A Tale website.