Tatton Park Teams Up with Wild in Art to Launch ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ sculpture trail, this Summer.
Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure as Tatton Park partners with the creative minds at Wild in Art to bring the beloved children’s story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to life in a colourful outdoor arts trail.
Summer days out
Launching just in time for the summer holidays, the magical trail will see Tatton Park’s iconic gardens home to a very special collection of eight bear sculptures, providing a colourful landscape of imagination, discovery, and excitement for families of all ages. Make it a full day out and continue the adventure down to the farm, where there will be two more bear sculptures to find, as well as taking part in the farm’s summer activities which includes the maize maze, storytelling, hatchery fun and taster Tuesdays.
A classic children’s story
Inspired by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s classic tale, families are invited to follow in the footsteps of the brave adventurers as they navigate swishy grass, splishy-splashy rivers, and swirling snowstorms—all in search of the elusive bears.
Featuring a series of beautifully painted sculptures designed by artists for Wild in Art, the trail is suitable for children of all ages and encourages outdoor play, storytelling, and a love of nature.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Wild in Art once again, to bring this cherished story to life,” said Caroline Jackson, Marketing Manager at Tatton Park. “The trail offers a unique blend of art, literature, and the great outdoors—perfect for making magical memories with the whole family.”
Wild in Art, known for its vibrant and engaging public art trails, brings its signature creativity to this enchanting experience. Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder Wild in Art, says: “We’re thrilled to be continuing our ongoing partnership with Tatton Park to bring our We’re Going on a Bear Hunt trail to the gardens and farm. Our events enable thousands of people of all ages to experience art by making it part of everyday life. The bears are a fantastic spectacle and showcase a wonderful wealth of artist talent.”
The trail will run in the gardens and at the Farm, from Saturday 19 July to 7 September 2025*. Visitors can find a range of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ merchandise available throughout the summer from Tatton Park’s Gift and Farm Shops. For more information and tickets, visit tattonpark.org.uk/bearhunt
*Parkland, farm and garden entry charges applies. National Trust members enjoy free garden entry.
Park and play all summer for less
Families can make the most of summer days out with Tatton’s parkland play pass, available for a limited time only. For just £20 you can visit the parkland for as many times as you like between 23 July – 31 August 2025.
About www.tattonpark.org.uk | @TattonPark | #BearHuntTattonPark
Tatton Park is managed and financed by Cheshire East Council on behalf of the National Trust. This impressive heritage visitor attraction receives in the region of 720,000 visitors every year, all of whom come to enjoy its picturesque Parkland, 18th century Mansion, medieval Old Hall, award-winning Gardens, and rare breed Farm.
For further information and high-res images contact:
Caroline.jackson@cheshireeast.gov.uk or 01625 374471
About Wild in Art
Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events that entertain, enrich, inform and leave a legacy. It brings together businesses and creative sectors with schools and local communities through the creation of uniquely painted sculptures.
Since 2008 Wild in Art has animated cities across the world including London, Manchester, Sydney, Auckland, Portland, Cape Town and São Paulo, and created trails for the London 2012 Olympics, the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Historic Royal Palaces and Penguin Random House.
Wild in Art events have:
• Enabled over £28.4m to be raised for charitable causes
• Injected £4.8m into local creative communities
• Engaged over 1.3 million young people in learning programmes
• Helped millions of people of all ages to experience art in non-traditional settings
wildinart.co.uk | @wildinart | #wildinart
About Walker Books Group
The Walker Books Group is one of the world’s leading independent publishers of books and content for children. This vibrant international group includes Walker Books UK, London; Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts; and Walker Books Australia, based in Sydney and Auckland. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to books for readers of all ages. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include National Ambassador for Children’s Literature emerita Kate DiCamillo, M. T. Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen, and major brands for the group are Maisy, Guess How Much I Love You, the widely acclaimed Judy Moody, and the best-selling Where’s Wally?/Where’s Waldo? by Martin Handford. Further information can be found at www.walker.co.uk, www.candlewick.com, www.walkerbooksus.com, and www.walkerbooks.com.au