An elephant-astic time!

From 1st July to 8th September, the streets, parks and open spaces of Lichfield, Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield will be home to over 60 beautifully designed elephant sculptures. 30 large elephant sculptures have been designed by local and national artists – both well-known favourites and newly emerging talent. Plus, you’ll also be able to admire more than 40 mini members of the herd, designed by local schools and community groups.

This exciting Wild in Art event, brought to you by St Giles Hospice, will showcase our community’s wealth of artistic talent and rich cultural offer – with the sculptures being auctioned at the end of the trail to raise vital funds for local people, and their loved ones, living with a terminal illness.

Trail Facts

  • 30 large elephants
  • 44 small elephants
  • Trail covers just over 13 miles
  • Approximately 27,000 steps to complete trail
  • Takes around 4.5 hours to complete all 3 locations

 

Have you picked up one of our trail maps yet?

Our maps are available to download here or you can pick them up in several locations across the region for a suggested donation of £1, including:

🐘 St Giles Hospice Shops: Mere Green, Tamworth, Lichfield Home, Boldmere
🐘 Lichfield Maize Maze – Lichfield Maize Maze
🐘 Lichfield Cathedral – Lichfield Cathedral
🐘 Nineteen – Bistro Number 19

 

Take part in our auction!

The auction is the final event for March of the Elephants where the sculptures will be auctioned off under the spotlight to raise funds for St Giles Hospice, so we can provide the highest level care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

All the elephant sculptures will go under the hammer in a bidding spectacular. There will also be a live online auction running in sync with the ‘in the room’ bids, which is guaranteed to build the excitement and healthy competition to snap up one of these unique elephant sculptures.

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Farewell Events

Don’t miss your final chance to bid your favourite elephant sculpture goodbye at our Farewell Event. Join us to celebrate the reunion of all the elephant sculptures, as they are showcased for one last time before heading off to their forever homes at auction.

Whether you’ve been a trail regular or are yet to meet our spectacular elephants, this event presents a unique opportunity to view the incredible works of artists from the Midlands and beyond, all while raising funds for St Giles Hospice. Gather your friends and family to help send-off the elephants in style!

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