Lions at Large

Have a roarsome time in Cheltenham and Gloucester this summer! 🦁

The Lions at Large, Pride of Gloucestershire Trail, has arrived onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Featuring 32 large lion sculptures, each beautifully decorated by artists; celebrating Gloucestershire's rich history, culture and diversity. They are joined by the Cub Club - a pride of 54 little lions, lovingly created by local schools and community groups.

This is a fun, free, and family-friendly Wild in Art event.  Parks, streets, and open spaces are dazzling with vibrant colours and surprising designs, celebrating the creativity, culture, and community spirit of Gloucestershire.

Lions at Large app

Download the app for just £1.99, follow the trail across the neighbouring destinations - Cheltenham and Gloucester - and visit them all to be entered into a prize draw to win a Grand Family Day Out in both Regency Cheltenham and the historic city of Gloucester. 

Lions at Large app for Apple users and Android users. 

At the trail's end, 14 September, the pride will reunite 3 - 5 October for a roaring farewell weekend at Cheltenham Racecourse. The cubs will return to their home schools and groups and the large lions will be auctioned off at Gloucester Cathedral on the 9 October to raise funds for new cancer care facilities in Cheltenham - supporting digital consulting rooms, advanced research, and calming outdoor spaces.

Lions at Large maps & sticker books

Maps (suggested donation £1) and sticker books (suggested donation £5) are available from several Cheltenham businesses - Coffee #1, Montpellier Gardens; Park Gallery, Montpellier Avenue; Everyman Theatre box office, Regent Street; Moosh at MX, Chester Walk and The Little Donut Stall, High Street. 

In Gloucester maps and sticker books can be collected from - Gloucester Cathedral & Gloucester Quays customer service desk. 

Meet the artists 🎨 Trail map 🗺️ Full details - lionsatlarge.co.uk 🦁

Join the pride this summer – a roarsome wild day out!