Peter Rabbit Trail 2026: The Complete Guide to Newcastle & North Tyneside

Every few years, a new sculpture trail appears across Newcastle and North Tyneside, transforming familiar streets, parks and public spaces into an outdoor gallery. I’ve loved following these trails over the years, and each one has encouraged me to explore somewhere new and see familiar places from a different perspective.

Now it’s Peter Rabbit’s turn, and I couldn’t be happier to unfold the map, pick up my camera and head out on another adventure. This guide will grow throughout the summer as I visit the sculptures, share my photographs and pass on the little discoveries that make these trails such a joy to follow.

Whether you’re hoping to find every Peter Rabbit and Fluffle or simply want a fun day out, you’ll find everything you need here, from practical planning tips to route ideas and updates as our own adventure unfolds.

At a Glance

• Dates: 15 July to 14 September 2026
• Location: Newcastle & North Tyneside
• Large Sculptures: 43
• Fluffles: 53
• Cost: Trail free (official app £1.99)
• Supporting: St Oswald’s Hospice
• Best For: Families, Beatrix Potter fans and anyone who enjoys exploring
• Best Explored: Walking
• Travel Between Areas: Metro, bus or car

Living Guide

Trail Progress

We’ve spent the summer following Peter Rabbit across Newcastle and North Tyneside, from city-centre streets and museums to parks, the Fish Quay and the coast.

And we’ve done it! All 96 Peter Rabbits and Fluffles have now been found.

Along the way we’ve discovered far more than the sculptures themselves: rabbits hidden on different floors of buildings, Fluffles tucked into shop windows, places we’d never properly noticed before and plenty of reasons to stop and explore rather than simply tick the next rabbit off the map.

This Living Guide brings all of that together, with our own photographs, first-hand finding tips, nearby places to explore and ideas for turning different parts of the trail into a proper day out.

🐇 Large Peter Rabbit sculptures found: 43 / 43

🐇 Fluffles found: 53 / 53

🐇 Total discovered: 96 / 96

Last updated: 8 September 2026.

• The trail is complete: all 96 sculptures have now been found.
• Added the remaining Peter Rabbits and Fluffles at Exhibition Park, Discovery Museum, Newcastle Quayside and INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle.
• Finally found the particularly elusive Crunchy in the St Oswald’s Hospice shop window in Gosforth.
• Added more first-hand photographs, finding tips and details discovered while following the trail.

Last updated: 4 September 2026.

• Added Pattern Spotting, Choc, Patchwork Peter, Hopping to Get On Board, Honey Bunny, Peter Rabbit, Peter Hoppings, Hop Art and Peter the Pirate across Newcastle city centre.
• Added Walk the Map at Newcastle Central Station and Happy Bunny and Meadow of Memories at Newcastle Cathedral.
• Added the three Newcastle City Library Fluffles, five Fenwick Fluffles and three Newcastle Cathedral Fluffles.
• Added Peter Rabbit in the Garden and the four Great North Museum: Hancock Fluffles, with first-hand tips for finding them inside the museum.
• Added Dr Hop-well and When the Boat Comes In in North Shields, including our tip for finding the surprisingly well-hidden rabbit at the Old Low Light.
• Added The Dazzling Tale of Peter Rabbit, Hoppy Days and Hoppy-Go-Lucky along the North Tyneside coast.
• Added more first-hand photographs, finding tips and local discoveries across Newcastle city centre, Central Station, Newcastle Cathedral, the Great North Museum, North Shields and the coast.
• Updated the Living Guide to 75 of 96 rabbits documented.

Last updated: 26 August 2026.

• Added Muddy Paws, Bunny Potter and A Love Letter to the British Countryside in Ouseburn.
• Added 19 Ouseburn Fluffles at Seven Stories, Trail HQ, The Biscuit Factory and Staybridge Suites.
• Added Tiger on the Tyne, St. Bun and A Fluffle of Rabbits in Gosforth.
• Added the Gosforth Central Fluffles and our first two finds at St Oswald’s Hospice Shop.
• Added new first-hand visitor tips and photographs for exploring the Ouseburn and Gosforth sections of the trail.
• Updated our trail progress to 45 of 96 rabbits discovered.

Last updated: 12 August 2026.

• Added Golden at Newcastle Civic Centre.
• Added Star-Hopper at Paddy Freeman’s Park.
• Added Peter Rabbit and Friends on St George’s Terrace.
• Added the three Jesmond Fluffles at St Oswald’s Hospice on Hazelwood Avenue.

Last updated: 23 July 2026

• Added Wor Peter at St James’ Park.
• Added Summer Berries near Strawberry Place.
• Added Gelato in Jesmond Dene.
• Added Chasing Carrots on Newcastle Quayside.
• Added Tyne-tastic Peter on Newcastle Quayside
• Added The Great North Bun on Newcastle Quayside

Last updated: 16 July 2026

We’ve now completed our first field visit to Wallsend.

New in this update:

• ✅ Added photographs of both Wallsend sculptures.
• ✅ Added artist information and the stories behind each design.
• ✅ Expanded the Wallsend guide with local heritage highlights, including Richardson Dees Park and Segedunum Roman Fort.
• ✅ Added practical information to help you plan your visit.

Last updated: 14 July 2026

We’re exploring the Peter Rabbit Trail throughout the summer, adding our own photographs, route suggestions and practical tips as we visit each sculpture. Check back regularly to follow our progress and discover new updates.

What is the Peter Rabbit Trail?

Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne is a free public art trail taking place across Newcastle and North Tyneside from 15 July to 14 September 2026. Inspired by Beatrix Potter’s much-loved character, the trail features 43 individually decorated Peter Rabbit sculptures alongside 53 smaller Fluffles, each designed by artists, schools and community groups.

The trail has been created by St Oswald’s Hospice in partnership with Wild in Art, the organisation behind many of the UK’s popular sculpture trails. As well as encouraging people to explore the region, the event raises awareness and vital funds to support the hospice’s work across the North East.

Whether you’re planning to find every sculpture, enjoy a family day out or simply discover a few rabbits while exploring the city, the trail offers a wonderful excuse to see Newcastle and North Tyneside from a fresh perspective.

Like the sculpture trails before it, Peter Rabbit has a wonderful way of turning an ordinary walk into a little adventure.

How the Peter Rabbit Trail Works

Following the Peter Rabbit Trail is easy, whether you want to spend an hour finding a few sculptures or challenge yourself to spot every rabbit across Newcastle and North Tyneside.

1. Choose where to start. Decide whether to explore Newcastle, North Tyneside or simply visit a few sculptures while you’re out for the day.
2. Look out for the sculptures. Find the 43 large Peter Rabbit sculptures and keep an eye out for the 53 smaller Fluffles displayed inside 15 venues across the region.
3. Choose how you’d like to explore. You can simply enjoy the trail as you go, print the free trail map, download the official app (£1.99) to track your progress digitally, or buy the official Map & Sticker Book (£5 plus postage) if you’d like a keepsake to complete along the way.
4. Explore at your own pace. There’s no need to complete everything in one visit. Many people spread the trail over several days, giving them time to discover different parts of Newcastle and North Tyneside.
5. Celebrate your achievement. Once you’ve found every large sculpture and Fluffle, you can collect a finisher’s certificate and Trail Champion sticker from Trail HQ, or download a certificate to print at home.

One of the nicest things about these trails is that they encourage you to wander a little further than you normally would. You might set out looking for Peter Rabbit and end up discovering a favourite café, a hidden street or a place you’ve somehow walked past for years.

Plan Your Adventure

Choose Your Trail Companion

One of the lovely things about the Peter Rabbit Trail is that you can enjoy it in whatever way suits you best. Whether you prefer to keep things simple or collect every rabbit, there are three ways to explore the trail.

Free Trail Map

If you’d simply like to enjoy the trail, the official map is all you need. It shows the locations of all 43 Peter Rabbit sculptures and the 53 Fluffles across Newcastle and North Tyneside, making it easy to plan your route or choose an area to explore.

Official App (£1.99)

If you’d like interactive maps and extra features while you’re out exploring, the official app lets you:

• Find sculptures using your phone’s location.
• Collect sculptures by entering the four-digit code on each plaque.
• Learn about the artists and inspiration behind each design.
• Unlock rewards and milestones.
• Track your progress and miles walked.
• Vote for your favourite sculptures.
• Upload photographs to the public gallery.
• Keep up to date with trail news and events.

The app costs £1.99, with proceeds supporting St Oswald’s Hospice.

Map & Sticker Book (£5 plus postage)

If you’d like a keepsake of your adventure, the official Map & Sticker Book includes:

• Trail maps.
• A sticker for every large sculpture and Fluffle.
• Activities.
• Carrot ratings.
• Space to record your favourite discoveries.

It’s a lovely souvenir to keep long after the trail has finished, and all profits also support St Oswald’s Hospice.

Plan Your Route

The Peter Rabbit Trail is spread across Newcastle and North Tyneside, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore different neighbourhoods over the summer. While it’s possible to visit every sculpture, many people will find it more enjoyable to tackle the trail a little at a time.

You can:

• Explore one area in a morning or afternoon.
• Combine the trail with a visit to a museum, park or café.
• Use the Metro, bus or car to travel between different parts of the trail.
• Return throughout the summer to discover more sculptures.

I’d recommend planning your route around the different neighbourhoods rather than trying to complete the entire trail in one day. That’s exactly how we’ll be exploring the trail, adding new photographs and field notes to this Living Guide as we visit each area.

Official Trail Map

The official Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne map shows the locations of all 43 Peter Rabbit sculptures and 53 Fluffles across Newcastle and North Tyneside. You can view or download the latest version from the official trail website before setting off.

Newcastle Trail

Newcastle is home to the largest collection of Peter Rabbit sculptures on the trail, with colourful rabbits waiting to be discovered from the bustling city centre to the leafy surroundings of Jesmond, Exhibition Park and Ouseburn. One of the joys of exploring Newcastle is that every neighbourhood has its own character, so the trail becomes much more than a hunt for sculptures.

Rather than trying to find every rabbit in a single day, I’d recommend exploring one area at a time. It gives you the chance to enjoy the cafés, museums, parks and historic streets between each discovery, turning the trail into a series of enjoyable walks rather than a race to tick off every sculpture.

City Centre & Grainger Town

The heart of Newcastle is a wonderful place to begin your Peter Rabbit adventure. Around Grey Street, Grainger Street, Eldon Square and Grey’s Monument you’ll find some of the trail’s most striking sculptures, all within easy walking distance of one another. It’s also one of the city’s best areas for shopping, cafés and historic architecture, making it easy to spend a few hours exploring between rabbit sightings.

Sculptures

• Peter Rabbit™ – Grainger Street
• Honey Bunny – Grey Street
• Hopping to Get On Board – Grey Street
• Patchwork Peter – Grey’s Monument
• Choc – Newcastle City Library
• Peter the Pirate – Eldon Square
• Hop Art – Eldon Square
• Peter Hoppings – Old Eldon Square
• Pattern Spotting – Northumberland Street
• Midsummer – Northumberland Street
• Summer Berries – Strawberry Place
• Wor Peter – St James’ Park

Don’t Miss the Nearby Fluffles

While you’re exploring the city centre, keep an eye out for:

• Newcastle City Library Fluffle (inside Newcastle City Library)
• Fenwick Fluffle (inside Fenwick department store)

Midsummer

Inspired by childhood memories of British summertime, Midsummer celebrates the simple pleasures of the season. Created by North Tyneside illustrator Julie Fleming, the sculpture is decorated with colourful wildflowers, flower crowns and cheerful rainbow stripes inspired by daisy chains, maypole dancing and long summer days spent outdoors.

Take a moment to look closely at the floral details. Every side is covered with different flowers, while the flower crown continues across Peter Rabbit’s ears and face. Standing at the top of Northumberland Street, Midsummer looks down towards the city centre, welcoming visitors with its colourful flowers and cheerful summer colours.

Summer Berries

Inspired by the abundance of a British summer harvest, Summer Berries celebrates the colourful fruits that appear each year in gardens, hedgerows and allotments. Newcastle artist Trinity Ruhl has covered Peter Rabbit with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, creating a cheerful design that captures the colours and flavours of summer.

Walk around the sculpture to spot the different berries covering every side. The bright red fruit continues around Peter Rabbit’s lower half, while the blue jacket is filled with blueberries and blackberries. Look inside his ears too, where strawberries and blossoms provide another hidden detail. Standing beside Strawberry Place, opposite St James’ Park, the sculpture couldn’t be in a more fitting location.

Wor Peter

Inspired by Newcastle United and the passion of the Toon Army, Wor Peter dresses Peter Rabbit in the club’s famous black and white stripes. Created by comedian and Newcastle fan Dan Lycett, the sculpture celebrates supporters through the generations, taking inspiration from the historic 1925 FA Cup-winning team and the famous Wor Flags displays that fill St James’ Park on match days. Around the rabbit you’ll spot the club crest, Magpies, waving flags and splashes of black, white and gold.

Walk all the way around the sculpture to spot the many football details hidden in the design. The back features the bold “We’re United” artwork surrounded by Magpies in scarves and shirts, while from the side you can line Peter Rabbit up with the statue of Alan Shearer, making it look as though Shearer is about to kick the ball towards him. Standing beside the Gallowgate Stand, it’s a must-see stop for football fans and a fun photo opportunity even if you’re simply exploring Newcastle.

Pattern Spotting

Pattern Spotting is a purple Peter Rabbit covered from ears to toes in different patterns. Created by North East artist, illustrator and woodworker Bruce Parker, the design mixes geometric shapes with patterns inspired by the natural world.

There’s plenty to spot as you walk around him, from cubes and spirals to spots, stripes and waves. Even the back of his jacket changes completely, with a rather lovely cloudy purple sky.

You’ll find him about halfway down Northumberland Street, near Greggs. There was a busker playing just behind him when I visited, which made this one of the livelier stops on my rabbit hunt. Northumberland Street itself has recently had quite a makeover too, with new paving, trees and seating, as well as the enormous new Pilgrim Poles rising above the street.

Choc

Choc may be the most dangerous Peter Rabbit on the trail if you’re feeling hungry. Created by illustrator Steve Johnson, he’s been transformed into an enormous chocolate bunny, complete with shiny gold wrapping that’s been peeled away to reveal the chocolate underneath.

The idea came from Steve’s love of chocolate and wondering what it would be like to have a five-foot-tall chocolate Peter Rabbit. From the front you get the partly unwrapped rabbit, while around the back there’s still rather a lot of gold foil left.

You’ll find Choc outside Newcastle City Library, but don’t disappear straight inside. Look through the library windows and you’ll discover three little fluffles waiting together.

Patchwork Peter

Patchwork Peter brings water, wildlife and the North East landscape together in one very colourful rabbit. Created by artist Daniel J. Weatheritt with Year 4 and 5 pupils from Hilton Primary Academy, his patchwork design is filled with ideas drawn by the children.

Look closely and you’ll find rain, rivers, fish, trees, flowers and wildlife, along with little badges and scenes covering his jacket. The design follows water from the sky, through the landscape and eventually out to sea.

You’ll find Patchwork Peter at Monument in Newcastle city centre. He was a popular one when I visited, with plenty of children waiting to have their photo taken with him, so getting a clear photograph was something of a challenge. You’ll have to forgive the buggy in mine!

Grey’s Monument is just behind him, although when I visited it had acquired a rather fetching temporary fence ready for the Great North Run.

Hopping to Get On Board

Hopping to Get On Board looks as though he’s been waiting rather impatiently for his train. Created by Bethan Laker, he’s dressed for his journey with a blue jacket, striped trousers, slippers and a satchel on his back, with what looks like his train ticket tucked safely into his pocket.

He looks decidedly tired, which makes more sense when you discover the idea behind him. He’s been too excited about his journey to sleep. There are little railway details all over him too, from the train across his front to the tracks and travel badges around the back.

You’ll find him at the top of Grey Street, close to Grey’s Monument. Walk around the back before you leave, because you also get a lovely view straight down Grey Street.

Honey Bunny

Honey Bunny is hard to miss outside the Theatre Royal. Created by Newcastle-born artist Valerie Smith-Lane, he’s a wonderful splash of yellow, covered in honeycomb, wildflowers and tiny bees.

The honeycomb spills over his shoulder and down his back, while flowers grow up from his feet. Look closely at his face too, because there’s even a little bee sitting right on the end of his nose. The design celebrates honey bees and the part they play in keeping our wildflowers and countryside thriving.

You’ll find Honey Bunny beside the Theatre Royal on Grey Street. It’s worth walking around him too. From the back you can see the honeycomb properly, with Grey’s Monument rising behind him.

Peter Rabbit

After all the wonderfully imaginative Peters along the trail, it’s rather lovely to come across Peter Rabbit himself, looking just as you expect him to in his familiar blue jacket with its little gold buttons.

This version was painted by artist Jodie Silverman and takes us straight back to Beatrix Potter’s original character, the rabbit who inspired the whole Tales on the Tyne trail.

You’ll find him on Grainger Street, not far from the Hippy Green. When I visited, this part of the street was still rather busy with building work, but Peter seemed completely unbothered by it all.

Peter Hoppings

Peter Hoppings might be the most cheerful rabbit in Newcastle. Created by North East illustrator and graphic designer Sharon Armstrong, he’s dressed in a wonderfully bright combination of stripes, spots, stars and a bow tie, with the colours of a travelling funfair.

Turn him around and you’ll find a little backpack packed for a day at the fair, complete with a striped stick of rock poking out of the top. The design was inspired by travelling fairs and the fun of people coming together, and he certainly looks ready to join in.

You’ll find Peter Hoppings on Old Eldon Square, where there always seems to be something going on. When I stopped to photograph him, another man with a camera came over for a chat and ended up telling me about a street-art exhibition at the BALTIC. I can only assume my careful photographing of a giant rabbit had convinced him I knew what I was doing.

Hop Art

Hop Art is a riot of colour. Created by artist Cris Stewart, Peter is covered from his ears to his toes in layers of bright patterns, words, flowers and graphic shapes inspired by Pop Art.

There’s an enormous amount to spot when you get close. CARROTS! is splashed across his nose, HOP appears across his jacket, and around the back there’s a rather appropriate KEEP OFF THE GRASS among all the overlapping colours and patterns.

You’ll find Hop Art inside Eldon Square, in the newer section near Next. He’s out in the middle of the shopping centre, so he’s easy enough to see once you’re in the right part.

Peter the Pirate

Peter the Pirate looks as though he’s abandoned Mr McGregor’s garden in favour of a life on the high seas. Created by artist Joanne Wishart, he’s acquired a magnificent black moustache, spotted headscarf and purple pirate coat, with a map tucked into his belt and, naturally, a carrot close at hand.

There are lovely little details to spot as you walk around him, including the gold trim and buttons on his coat and his rather splendid pirate shoes.

You’ll find Peter the Pirate inside Eldon Square, near the Northumberland Street entrance and close to the Krispy Kreme stand. He’s surprisingly easy to walk past. I managed to do exactly that the first time, so keep an eye out as you come into the shopping centre.

Peter Rabbit Fluffles at Newcastle City Library

A Rabbit’s Tale of Character

Created by children from Morpeth First School, A Rabbit’s Tale of Character is covered in colourful hearts and patterns. The hearts represent kindness, with every child included somewhere in the finished design.

LOVE.Northumberland

Created by pupils from Newminster Middle School in Morpeth, LOVE.Northumberland brings a little bit of Northumberland into the City Library, with flowers, bees and scenery inspired by the county’s landscape and wildlife.

Ohana

Created with ARC Adoption North East in Sunderland, Ohana explores what family, security, love and belonging mean to children and young people with experience of adoption. Look closely at his jacket and you’ll find photographs woven into the design.

You’ll find all three together in the window of Newcastle City Library, making these some of the easiest fluffles to spot on the Newcastle trail.

Peter Rabbit Fluffles at Fenwick

There are five fluffles hiding inside Fenwick, and these were some of the trickier ones to find.

A Sunny Afternoon, created by Sir Charles Parsons School, celebrates the natural world with flowers, butterflies and a splendid beetle between his ears. Jubilee Peter from Wallsend Jubilee Primary School is inspired by nature and the local area. This one made me smile because my son went to Jubilee too.

Flourish from Consett Infant School is a colourful patchwork of things that bring children and their families joy. Adder on the Tyne, created by Adderlane Academy in Prudhoe, draws on the town’s mining heritage and local adders, while Woodland Whiskers from Bede Community Primary School is filled with wildlife inspired by the school’s forest area. Don’t miss his tiny hedgehog feet.

There are five to find, so check the app before you start. One is in the Food Hall and the other four are spread around the fourth floor near the Toy Department. They’re displayed low down and are surprisingly easy to walk past. We weren’t the only ones struggling either. I ended up swapping notes with some other rabbit hunters while we searched.

Make a Day of It

There are enough Peter Rabbits in Newcastle city centre to turn this part of the trail into a proper day out, and most are close enough together to explore on foot.

If you’re starting around St James’ Park, find Summer Berries on Strawberry Place before heading across to Wor Peter beside the stadium. From here, make your way towards Old Eldon Square, better known locally as the Hippy Green, where Peter Hoppings is waiting.

Eldon Square is worth exploring rather than simply walking through. There are two large Peter Rabbits inside the shopping centre, Hop Art and the surprisingly easy-to-miss Peter the Pirate, as well as five little fluffles hidden around Fenwick.

Continue onto Northumberland Street, where there are more rabbits to find before heading towards Newcastle City Library. Don’t just photograph Choc outside and leave. Look through the library windows for the three fluffles gathered together inside.

From here, it’s a short walk towards Grey’s Monument and Grey Street. You’ll find several more Peters around this part of the city, including Patchwork Peter at Monument, Hopping to Get On Board at the top of Grey Street and bright yellow Honey Bunny beside the Theatre Royal.

Take your time as you walk down Grey Street. The rabbits are fun, but this is also one of those parts of Newcastle where it’s worth looking up at the buildings rather than simply following the trail map.

Central Station, Cathedral & Discovery Quarter

If you’re arriving in Newcastle by train, this is a convenient place to begin your Peter Rabbit adventure. It’s also home to the excellent Discovery Museum, making it an easy area to combine with a visit to one of the city’s best family attractions before continuing into the city centre or down to the Quayside.

Sculptures

• Walk the Map – Newcastle Central Station
• The Dream – Discovery Museum
• Happy Bunny – St Nicholas’ Square
• Meadow of Memories – Newcastle Cathedral

Nearby Fluffles

• Discovery Museum Fluffle (inside Discovery Museum)
• Newcastle Cathedral Fluffle (inside Newcastle Cathedral)

Walk the Map

Walk the Map turns Peter Rabbit into a wonderfully detailed map of Newcastle and the surrounding area. Created by illustrator Zahra Amini, he’s covered in familiar landmarks, little boats, buses, wildlife and winding routes that make you want to keep turning him around to see what you recognise.

Look closely and you’ll find Newcastle Castle, the Tyne Bridge, Grey’s Monument and Central Station, along with places further out towards the coast. I particularly like the little arrows weaving between everything, almost as though Peter is planning his own day out.

You’ll find him inside Newcastle Central Station. Turn left when you enter the station and you should spot him. I’d actually hoped to find him when we caught the train to York, but turned the wrong way. We could see him tantalisingly in the distance from the platform, so this was the first time I finally got a proper look at him.

And once you’ve found him, keep walking in the same direction. There’s a great view of Newcastle Castle from this end of the station, which seems particularly appropriate when you’ve just found it painted on Peter.

Happy Bunny

Happy Bunny looks ready for a kickabout outside Newcastle Cathedral. Created by illustrator Bethan Laker, he’s dressed in bright pink shorts and trainers, with a football at his feet and a rather splendid collection of colourful shapes and sporting details across his jacket.

Turn him around and there’s another lovely detail: BUNNY 23 across his back, complete with the FAR United badge underneath. He was created with young people from FAR Centre, and you can see their love of sport running right through the design.

You’ll find Happy Bunny outside Newcastle Cathedral, right beside the entrance. Once you’ve found him, don’t leave the Cathedral too quickly. There’s another large Peter Rabbit and three little fluffles waiting inside.

Step inside Newcastle Cathedral and the atmosphere changes completely. After the bustle of the city outside, it feels wonderfully hushed, with sunlight coming through the stained-glass windows and falling across the stone.

While I was there, a couple were being shown around as they planned their wedding. They were talking through the ceremony and walking up the aisle together, which was rather lovely to watch.

There are rabbits to find in here too. Meadow of Memories is the other large Peter Rabbit, while three smaller fluffles are tucked away in St Margaret’s Chapel.

Meadow of Memories

Meadow of Memories sits quietly inside Newcastle Cathedral, surrounded by hundreds of colourful leaves. Created by Julia Stafford, the sculpture takes the form of Peter Rabbit sitting on a garden bench, with each hand-painted leaf carrying the name of someone remembered.

The leaves form a living field of memories, gradually filling the bench with names. There are so many that you find yourself stopping to read them rather than simply walking around to photograph Peter.

After the trail ends, this one won’t disappear completely either. The sculpture will eventually return to St Oswald’s Hospice, where it will have a permanent home in one of the gardens.

The Dream

The Dream, by Darren Mundy, pays tribute to the famous Sycamore Gap tree beside Hadrian’s Wall. I think most of us remember hearing that it had been deliberately cut down in 2023 and not quite believing it. Its loss caused an enormous outpouring of grief across the North East and beyond. Darren had previously painted the tree both before and after it was felled, and wanted to use his Peter Rabbit design to pay respect to it once again. The design makes you stop and pause, remembering that wonderful tree.

Peter Rabbit Fluffles inside Newcastle Cathedral

The three fluffles are tucked into St Margaret’s Chapel.

Bunsen Bunny

Created by pupils from Dame Allan’s Junior School, Bunsen Bunny is the scientist of the Cathedral fluffle. He’s covered in experiments and scientific symbols, from a bubbling flask and E=mc² to light bulbs tucked inside his ears.

Such a Sweety Rabbit

Such a Sweety Rabbit might make you crave a trip to the sweet shop. His bright green design is covered in jelly beans, hearts and colourful fizzy rainbow laces, making him one of the most colourful little rabbits in the Cathedral.

BunnyBee

BunnyBee, created by pupils from Collingwood School and Media Arts College in Morpeth, is impossible to mistake for anything other than a bee-loving bunny. He’s covered in black and yellow stripes, flowers and little bees, with “Save the bees!” running around his feet.

Discovery Museum Fluffles

Hop into Summer, Newker Primary School, Chester-le-Street
The bright rabbit filled with cheerful spring and summer details is Hop into Summer. It came from a challenge for the children to design their own Peter Rabbit. After lots of colourful entries, ideas from two designs were combined to create the finished sculpture.

Darwin, George Washington Primary School, Washington
The rabbit in the white lab coat is Darwin. It celebrates the school’s enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The children created their own STEM-inspired designs, bringing together science, creativity and some wonderfully colourful ideas.

Carver, 2nd Chester-le-Street Scout Group
Look for the little tent on the front to spot Carver. The design celebrates 100 years of adventures and memories with 2nd Chester-le-Street Scout Group. Everyone in the group was encouraged to get involved, which explains the wonderful collection of drawings covering this little rabbit.

Celestial, Kingsmeadow Community School, Gateshead
Look for the colourful rabbit scattered with stars. Celestial was created from ideas by KS3 pupils at Kingsmeadow Community School, inspired by their school values and sense of community. The name reflects the idea that, like stars in the sky, we can all be different while still being connected.

Make a Day of It

This part of the trail makes a lovely little walk through some of Newcastle’s history, and everything is close enough to explore on foot.

Start at Newcastle Central Station with Walk the Map. When you leave the station, head towards the Cathedral rather than rushing straight into the city centre. It’s worth looking across towards Newcastle Castle as you go, especially if you’ve arrived by train and want your first proper glimpse of old Newcastle.

At Newcastle Cathedral, Happy Bunny is waiting outside, but make sure you go in too. Inside you’ll find Meadow of Memories and the three little fluffles in St Margaret’s Chapel. The Cathedral is free to visit and worth taking some time over even without the rabbits. It’s one of those places where the noise of the city seems to disappear as soon as you step through the door.

From the Cathedral, head back past Central Station towards the Discovery Museum. This is another place where I’d allow plenty of time rather than simply popping in to collect the rabbits. The museum explores the history of Newcastle and Tyneside, from the area’s maritime and industrial past to everyday life in the city, and admission is free.

With the station, Cathedral, Castle and Discovery Museum so close together, this is an easy part of the Peter Rabbit trail to turn into a few hours of exploring Newcastle rather than just a rabbit hunt.

Quayside

No visit to Newcastle feels complete without a stroll along the Quayside. Home to some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, this stretch of the River Tyne combines historic bridges, riverside cafés and some of the best views in the North East. The Peter Rabbit sculptures provide another reason to slow down and enjoy one of Newcastle’s most photographed areas.

Sculptures

• Tyne-tastic Peter – Millennium Bridge
• The Great North Bun – Swirle Pavillion
• Penny Hopper – Under the High Level Bridge
• Chasing Carrots – The Cycle Hub

Nearby Fluffles

• INNSiDE by Meliá Fluffle (inside the INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle hotel)

The Great North Bun

The Great North Bun celebrates the iconic Great North Run and the North East landmarks that make the race so memorable. Created by Cris StewART of NETOon Creative, the sculpture transforms Peter Rabbit into a celebration of the famous half marathon. Peter even wears his own race number as though he’s taking part, while the route winds around his body through miniature scenes inspired by the North East. It’s a fitting tribute to an event that has become one of the region’s best-loved traditions while raising millions for charity.

Take your time to walk around the sculpture to follow the route from start to finish. At first glance it looks like a miniature Great North Run map, but look closer and you’ll realise every runner is a rabbit. Along the route you’ll also spot tiny North East landmarks, the Tyne Bridge, the Red Arrows, a Metro train and even the Rabbit Bus. Standing beside the Swirle Pavilion on Newcastle Quayside, it’s one of the sculptures that rewards careful observation.

Tyne-tastic Peter

Artist: Arty Joe

Inspired by the River Tyne, Tyne-tastic Peter celebrates the landmarks and landscapes that have shaped life along its banks. Created by local artist Arty Joe, the sculpture combines famous bridges, riverside buildings and coastal scenes with rolling waves and sailing boats. The artwork tells a journey from the mouth of the River Tyne to the heart of Newcastle, with Peter’s blue jacket representing the sea and coastline before blending into the warm purples and oranges of the city’s famous bridges and skyline.

Take a walk all the way around the sculpture to discover the different scenes. You’ll spot familiar landmarks including the Tyne Bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, St Mary’s Lighthouse and other riverside views woven together into a colourful celebration of the River Tyne. Standing close to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge on Newcastle Quayside, it’s a lovely place to pause and enjoy the riverside setting while comparing the painted landmarks with the real ones around you.

Penny Hopper

Penny Hopper, by Arty Joe, celebrates the North East through the historic Durham Miners’ Gala. The front shows the colliery bands in procession over Old Elvet Bridge, while around the back you’ll find Durham Cathedral. Look closely at her blue jacket too, which is dotted with little badges featuring North East landmarks, including the Angel of the North and Tyne Bridge. The design reflects the Gala’s long history, the strength of community and the changing North East. Arty Joe is a professional landscape artist based in Whitley Bay, inspired by the coast, changing skies and the region’s architecture.

Chasing Carrots by Jennifer Flint

Inspired by the classic arcade game Pac-Man, Chasing Carrots transforms Peter Rabbit into a colourful retro game. Tiny pixel rabbits race through a winding purple maze in search of bright orange carrots, creating a playful design that celebrates the excitement of early video games while giving them a Peter Rabbit twist.

You’ll find the sculpture beside The Cycle Hub on Newcastle Quayside. Take time to walk all the way around it rather than just viewing it from the front. The maze continues across every side, revealing more pixel rabbits and carrots as you explore. Its riverside position also makes this one of the most photogenic sculptures on the trail, with lovely views along the Tyne.

INNSiDE by Meliá Fluffle

There are three fluffles tucked inside the INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle hotel. They’re spread around the lobby rather than standing together, so have a good look around. The hotel entrance is around the front of Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant on the Quayside.

The rabbit with the blue spotted jacket and colourful flowers is Marvellous Mowbray, created by Mowbray Primary School. Children from different year groups contributed ideas to the design, which celebrates the school’s values and team spirit. They wanted their rabbit to be bright, colourful and fun, with a reminder that even when things are difficult, you can keep smiling.

The black-and-white striped rabbit with the colourful face is Together We Shine. The children explored ideas of belonging, individuality and community, creating a design that celebrates how everyone can be unique while still being connected. It reflects their school values of kindness, respect and pride, as well as their pride in the North East community.

The rabbit with the globe and paint-splattered coat is Many Hands, One World, created by Dame Allan’s Junior School in Newcastle. The design celebrates our shared responsibility for looking after the planet. The globe is surrounded by hands created from the children’s own handprints, with different sizes showing that everyone, whatever their age, can play a part in protecting the environment.

Make a Day of It

After finding the Quayside sculptures, why not spend a little longer exploring the area?

You could:

• Walk across the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
• Visit the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
• Explore the cafés and restaurants along the Quayside.
• Take a sightseeing cruise on the River Tyne with Tyne Cruises.
• Walk east towards Ouseburn or west towards the Tyne Bridge.
• Watch the boats and enjoy the riverside views.

Ouseburn

Ouseburn is one of Newcastle’s most creative neighbourhoods, where former industrial buildings sit alongside independent cafés, artists’ studios and family attractions. It’s one of my favourite places to explore on foot, and the Peter Rabbit Trail provides another excuse to wander through the valley at a slower pace.

This is a particularly good part of the trail if you want to find several rabbits without travelling far between them. You can combine your rabbit hunt with Ouseburn Farm, Seven Stories and The Biscuit Factory, an independent art gallery housed in a former Victorian warehouse, while the old railway viaducts, street art and industrial buildings give you plenty to spot along the way.

And rather wonderfully, there are seven fluffles to find at Seven Stories.

Sculptures

• A Love Letter to the British Countryside – Seven Stories
• Muddy Paws – Ouseburn Farm
• Bunny Potter – Trail HQ

A Love Letter to the British Countryside

A Love Letter to the British Countryside is a book-shaped bench created by Newcastle wildlife artist Jina Gelder. The design celebrates Beatrix Potter’s love of the British countryside and was created to mark her 160th anniversary.

Peter Rabbit sits on top of the open book, surrounded by familiar characters, plants and little details inspired by Potter’s stories and illustrations.

You’ll find the bench inside Seven Stories, on the floor you enter on. Don’t miss the back of it either. To see the full illustration, head outside and look back through the window, where you’ll discover another enormous illustrated page filled with characters, plants and little details.

And while you’re inside Seven Stories, keep your eyes open for the fluffles. There are seven little rabbits hidden across the building, including three on the first floor.

Muddy Paws

Muddy Paws couldn’t really be better placed. Created by North East environmental artist Ali Elly, his design celebrates Ouseburn Farm’s 50th anniversary in 2026 and the little green sanctuary it has created in the middle of the city.

Look closely and you’ll find details inspired by the farm’s raised beds, fruit, vegetables and flowers. Peter is dressed for a day in the garden, with a well-worn tweed jacket, patches, a faded shirt and a special golden anniversary waistcoat. There are ripening tomatoes, carrots, flowers, bees and other little pieces of wildlife tucked around the sculpture.

Make sure you walk around the back too. Some of my favourite details are hidden there, including the sunflowers and gardening fork.

And don’t just photograph Peter and leave. Ouseburn Farm is free to visit, so allow some time to explore the farm while you’re here.

Bunny Potter

Bunny Potter is hard to miss. Created by North East painter, illustrator and storyboard artist Sandra Russell, the sculpture reimagines Peter Rabbit as an enormous piece of delicate blue-and-white porcelain.

The design was inspired by the idea of a traditional Peter Rabbit figurine, but on a much grander scale. Look closely at the intricate blue decoration covering Peter’s jacket, ears and body. Against the white background, it really does have the appearance of painted ceramic.

You’ll find Bunny Potter outside Peter Rabbit Trail HQ, so this is a useful stop if you’re following the trail. Head inside to pick up a map, browse the trail merchandise or take a break with some of the colouring activities before continuing your rabbit hunt.

Nearby Fluffles

• Seven Stories Fluffle (inside Seven Stories)
• the space by St Oswald’s Hospice Fluffle (inside Trail HQ)
• The Biscuit Factory Fluffle (inside The Biscuit Factory)
• Staybridge Suites Fluffle (inside Staybridge Suites Newcastle)

Seven Stories Fluffle

There are seven fluffles hidden inside Seven Stories, which feels wonderfully appropriate. Don’t expect to find them all sitting together either. You’ll need to explore the building to track them down.

There are three to find on the first floor, with the others hiding higher up, including on floors four and five. Searching for them is half the fun, so I won’t spoil their exact hiding places.

The seven are:

• Curiosity — Atkinson Road Primary Academy, Newcastle
• Nature Peter — Fellgate Primary School, Jarrow
• Gwen the Disco Bunny — Creative Youth Opportunities, Peterlee
• Nova — Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project, Durham
• We All Learn and Grow at Harton Primary School — Harton Primary School, South Shields
• A Place to Shine — Central Walker Church of England Primary School, Newcastle
• GED the Rabbit — Siblings Nursery at The Bick, Sunderland

Biscuit Factory Fluffle

There are three fluffles at The Biscuit Factory, and thankfully they aren’t going to make you hunt too hard for them. R Rabbit, Wavy Rabbit and Peter Rabbit: A Northern Tale are grouped together in a little circle, so you can stop and look properly at all three designs.

R Rabbit, created by Ringway Primary School, celebrates the school’s Ringway Rainbow Respect values. Members of the school added their painted thumbprints to Peter’s jacket, making this one a real community effort.

Wavy Rabbit, by Brambling Primary School in Gateshead, was inspired by the children’s research into Northumbrian Water, with water running through the theme of their design.

My favourite details to hunt for on Peter Rabbit: A Northern Tale, by Caedmon Primary School in Gateshead, are much closer to home. The children combined Gateshead’s wildlife and green spaces with familiar landmarks, including the Tyne Bridge, Baltic and Trinity Square.

Staybridge Suites

There are another three fluffles to find inside the lobby at Staybridge Suites Newcastle, on Buxton Street near Ouseburn.

The entrance is a little confusing if you haven’t been before. Follow the drive around to the back of the building to find the main entrance. I walked all the way around first and tried a customer entrance that needed a key card before eventually finding my way in.

Once you’re in the lobby, the rabbits are easy to spot. You’ll find Drawn to Nature, Patch and Hop on the Tyne together inside.

Hop on the Tyne, by Dame Allan’s Junior School, is the red-jacketed rabbit. Its design celebrates Newcastle and includes familiar local landmarks such as the Tyne Bridge and Grey’s Monument, alongside the school’s own colours.

Patch, by Newcastle Preparatory School in Jesmond, is the pale blue-jacketed rabbit, decorated with nature-inspired details. Look out for the school’s emblematic bee, included as part of the design.

Drawn to Nature, by Newcastle School for Boys in Gosforth, is the rabbit covered in green nature-inspired designs. The children studied Beatrix Potter’s story illustrations and her lesser-known botanical artwork, taking inspiration from her fascination with the natural world.

Trail HQ

As well as Bunny Potter, there are six little fluffles at Trail HQ. They’re grouped together, but their designs are wonderfully different once you stop for a closer look.

You’ll find the six fluffles on the left-hand side of Trail HQ, near the window. They’re surprisingly easy to miss because there’s a table in front of them. I completely missed them on my first visit, so make sure you have a look before heading back out on the trail.

Flossy Rabbit, by 1st Heddon-on-the-Wall Rainbows and Brownies, is easy to recognise in her half-red, half-black uniform. The design combines Rainbow and Brownie uniforms and badges, with more details from Heddon-on-the-Wall on the back.

Rustle, by Ponteland Primary School, is the brown rabbit wearing a green flowery jacket. His woodland-inspired design reflects the school’s tree crest, leaf-named classes and love of Forest School and outdoor learning.

Arctic Aurora, by Woodley Primary School, is the one to look for if you spot a polar bear. The design was inspired by the children’s World Book Day book The Lights That Dance in the Night, with its northern lights, animals and message of hope.

Raven’s Rabbit, by Ravenswood Primary School in Heaton, has the blue jacket and swirling blue designs. Inspired partly by Vincent van Gogh, the design celebrates the importance of water and also includes the school’s values.

Binky Brightwhiskers, by Regent Farm First School in Gosforth, wears the bright horizontally striped jumper. Binky celebrates the children’s love of books and the adventures that begin when you open a new story.

Let Your Light Shine, by Richard Coates C of E Primary School in Ponteland, is the gold rabbit with the brown jacket. The golden colour represents the school’s Let Your Light Shine motto, while the design also celebrates Northumberland and the North East.

Make a Day of It

Don’t rush between the rabbits. Stop at Ouseburn Farm, explore the world of children’s books at Seven Stories, or pop into The Biscuit Factory while you’re hunting for its three fluffles.

It’s also worth simply wandering through Ouseburn itself. Walk beneath the old railway viaducts, look out for the street art and old industrial buildings, and follow the paths down towards the river.

We found plenty of interesting things simply because we were walking between rabbits rather than heading directly from one trail marker to the next.

Exhibition Park & Great North Museum

Exhibition Park is one of Newcastle’s most enjoyable green spaces and a lovely place to slow down during the Peter Rabbit Trail. With wide paths, open lawns, a café and the Great North Museum: Hancock all within a short walk of each other, it’s an ideal stop for families or anyone looking to combine the trail with a museum visit.

This area is easy to explore on foot and offers a welcome break from the busy city centre, making it a great place to spend a relaxed morning or afternoon.

Sculptures

• Northern Lights – Exhibition Park
• Al-reet Pet-er, Let’s Connect! – Exhibition Park Café
• Peter Rabbit in the Garden – Great North Museum: Hancock
• Golden – Newcastle Civic Centre

Nearby Fluffles

• Great North Museum: Hancock Fluffle (inside the museum)

Golden

Created with young people from The Bostey community centre in Walker, Golden is covered in colourful badges representing the things they enjoy and their favourite summer memories. The group designed a collection of cheerful images which were hand-painted across Peter’s bright blue jacket, from camping and football to ice cream, rainbows and the Angel of the North. Look closely and you’ll even spot a suitably Peter Rabbit-inspired “Radishes Rule OK!” badge. Golden’s fur is finished with a striking gold and bronze spray-painted pattern, giving the sculpture its name.

Peter Rabbit in the Garden

Peter Rabbit in the Garden looks as though he’s disappeared straight into Mr McGregor’s flower beds. Created by Emma Bridgewater, the sculpture is covered in the company’s distinctive spongeware-style leaves, flowers and tiny rabbits.

Look closely and you can find Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter hiding among the sweet geraniums and radishes. The design was developed by Emma Bridgewater senior designer Sophie Gilmour, working with artist Jina Gelder, and takes its inspiration from Beatrix Potter’s original illustrations.

You’ll find him outside the Great North Museum: Hancock, near the entrance, making this a particularly easy rabbit to combine with a visit to the museum.

Peter Rabbit Fluffles at the Great North Museum: Hancock

Hop Lightly

Created by children from St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Hop Lightly is covered in animals and ideas about caring for our planet and each other.

He’s the first fluffle you’ll find. Just after reception, look for the wall of animals and the enormous elephant.

Barney the Bunny

Created by children from St Aloysius RC Infant and Junior School, Barney is filled with flowers, bees and butterflies. Every child at the school added their fingerprint to the finished rabbit.

You’ll find him among the Roman exhibits, near the reconstruction of Hadrian’s Wall.

Promise and Paws

Inspired by Girlguiding, Promise and Paws uses its familiar blue and yellow colours and celebrates friendship, courage and community.

He’s in the fish and dinosaur gallery, directly beneath the T. rex. We immediately nicknamed him T. rex Survivor.

Unity

Created by children from JFK Primary School, Unity’s colourful jigsaw pieces represent everyone being different while still fitting together.

He’s upstairs in Natural History, and you’ll need to look up to spot him. We reached him via the Egyptian gallery, so you can always take a detour to see the mummies and try the moving floor into the Egyptian afterlife first.

Alreet Pet-er, Let’s Connect!

There’s a lot to discover on Alreet Pet-er, Let’s Connect!, created by Newcastle-based wildlife artist Jina Gelder. His purple jacket is covered with colourful details inspired by the North East and the people who live here.

The design was developed through creative workshops with Ngage NE Ltd and neurodiverse members of the community, celebrating neurodiversity as well as a shared love of place and home.

Look closely and you’ll spot a camera, film strips, music, football, local landmarks and plenty of other little details winding their way around Peter. Even the back of his jacket has become an artist’s palette, complete with brightly coloured paint spots, flowers and a carrot tucked among the brushes.

You’ll find Alreet Pet-er in Exhibition Park, close to the Bandstand Kitchen. It’s worth walking around him rather than just taking a photograph from the front, as some of the best little details are hiding around the sides and back.

Northern Lights

With his deep blue and turquoise jacket scattered with stars, Northern Lights looks particularly at home beside the lake in Exhibition Park. Created by Northumberland illustrator and designer Kirsty Reilly, the design was inspired by seeing the Northern Lights from her own garden.

Kirsty wanted to capture some of the magic of watching nature come alive in the night sky, painting Peter in swirling shades of blue and green. Look down and the colours turn into a little forest of trees around his feet, while stars continue right up into his ears.

You’ll find Northern Lights beside the lake in Exhibition Park, with the former Palace of Arts, now home to Wylam Brewery, across the water. It’s a particularly lovely spot for him.

Make a Day of It

There’s plenty to explore around Exhibition Park and the Great North Museum, so this is an easy part of the trail to turn into a longer visit.

When you reach Golden at Newcastle Civic Centre, take a moment to look around the building itself. You’ll spot the enormous River God Tyne sculpture on the wall behind Peter, along with more artworks hidden around the Civic Centre grounds.

I’ve explored some of these before see Hidden Newcastle: The Art at the Civic Centre

From the Civic Centre, it’s an easy walk towards the Great North Museum: Hancock, where Peter Rabbit in the Garden is waiting outside. Don’t stop there though. Head inside and there are four little fluffles hidden around the museum, turning the rabbit hunt into a mini museum trail of its own.

As you look for them, you’ll pass everything from the Roman galleries and Hadrian’s Wall to dinosaurs and Natural History. We took a detour through Ancient Egypt too, where you can see the mummies and try the moving floor that takes you on a journey into the Egyptian afterlife.

With Exhibition Park nearby as well, this is one of those parts of the Peter Rabbit trail where it’s worth slowing down and exploring rather than simply ticking off the sculptures.

Jesmond

Jesmond offers a quieter, greener side of the Peter Rabbit Trail. The sculptures take you from the woodland paths of Jesmond Dene to Paddy Freeman’s Park, before heading towards the shops and cafés around St George’s Terrace.

At Paddy Freeman’s Park, Star-Hopper is close to the boating lake, children’s playground and café, making this an easy place to stop for a while before continuing the trail.

Sculptures

• Peter Rabbit and Friends – St George’s Terrace
• Gelato – Jesmond Dene
• Star-Hopper – Paddy Freeman’s Park

Peter Rabbit and Friends

Artist: Amanda Quellin

Covered with familiar characters from Beatrix Potter’s stories, Peter Rabbit and Friends brings Peter’s world together in a bright garden scene. Peter appears among carrots, cabbages and flowers, joined by characters including Benjamin Bunny, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Mr Jeremy Fisher. Even Peter’s famous blue jacket becomes part of the picture, with more characters tucked among the leaves and flowers around the sides.

Where to find him: On St George’s Terrace, outside Sarah Mains estate agents. He’s quite easy to miss when cars are parked along the street, so look towards the shopfronts rather than expecting to spot him from the road.

Gelato

Artist: Katie White

Inspired by the Japanese kawaii style, Gelato brings together ice cream, bright colours and playful character design. Peter Rabbit is transformed into a cheerful ice cream themed sculpture, complete with sprinkles, waffle cone details and colourful pastel patterns. According to the artist, the aim is to bring “cute and fantasy fun to everyday objects and design.”

Take a walk all the way around the sculpture to spot the different ice cream details. The colourful sprinkles continue across the design, while the back reveals a smiling heart and an ice cream cone on Peter Rabbit’s tail. Set within Jesmond Dene, it’s a lovely stop to combine with a woodland walk or a visit to Pets’ Corner.

Star-Hopper

Artist: Tim Sutcliffe

Star-Hopper sends Peter Rabbit light years into the future, transforming him into a space adventurer dressed in a bright orange flight suit and futuristic helmet. The sculpture is packed with playful details, from Peter’s rocket-powered backpack to his Inter-galactic Hopperations insignia and wonderfully named Planetary Terraforming Carrot Division. Walk around to the back and you’ll find the rocket blasting into space, complete with a fiery trail curling around Peter’s tail.

Nearby Fluffles

• Jesmond St Oswald’s Hospice Shop Fluffle (inside the shop)

You’ll find three Fluffles in the window of the St Oswald’s Hospice shop on Hazelwood Avenue, just off St George’s Terrace. The shop is also a useful trail stop, with Peter Rabbit trail maps and merchandise available inside.

The three designs were created by local schools:

• Reach for the Stella Stars – St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon. Each star represents a member of the school community, celebrating their individual qualities and encouraging everyone to shine brightly.
• A Journey Through Art at SJV – St John Vianney Primary School, West Denton. This colourful design brings together ideas from the school’s art and design curriculum, from Nursery through to Year 6, celebrating the creativity and talent of its young people.
• Peter Rabbit’s Garden of Growth – St Alban’s Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. Every child contributed a decorated dot and signature to this whole-school design, inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Look closely and you’ll find carrot shapes hidden among some of the dots. See how many you can spot.

Make a Day of It

After finding the sculptures, why not spend a little longer exploring the area?

In Jesmond Dene you could:

• Visit Pets’ Corner to see the animals.
• Follow the woodland paths through the dene.
• Look out for the historic Old Mill.
• Stop at the café for lunch or coffee.
• Let children enjoy the play area.

At Paddy Freeman’s Park you can:

• Spend some time beside the boating lake and watch the ducks.
• Let children enjoy the playground.
• Stop at the café for a drink or something to eat.

Around St George’s Terrace, you’ll also find independent shops and cafés if you fancy another stop before continuing the trail.

Gosforth

The northernmost part of the Newcastle trail takes you to Gosforth, where you’ll find parks, shopping and three Peter Rabbit sculptures within easy reach. It’s an ideal area to explore on foot and can easily be combined with a visit to Gosforth Central Park or the local shops and cafés.

Sculptures

• Tiger on the Tyne – Gosforth Central
• St. Bun – Gosforth Central Park
• A Fluffle of Rabbits – Gosforth High Street

Nearby Fluffles

• Gosforth Central Fluffle (inside Gosforth Shopping Centre)
• Gosforth St Oswald’s Hospice Shop Fluffle (inside the shop)

A Fluffle of Rabbits

You don’t get just one Peter Rabbit outside Trinity Church on Gosforth High Street. Artist Christine Jopling has created an entire fluffle of rabbits gathered together.

And if you’ve been wondering why the smaller sculptures on the trail are called fluffles, here’s your answer: a fluffle is one of the collective names used for a group of rabbits.

The sculpture is packed with little details to spot, including Peter Rabbit himself and another rather famous Newcastle bunny. Have a look around and see if you can find them both.

Tiger on the Tyne

Tiger on the Tyne, created by artists Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt, has swapped Mr McGregor’s garden for a city safari.

Peter has been transformed into a tiger exploring Newcastle, complete with a map, compass and Metro-inspired details. Look closely and you’ll find references to familiar local landmarks worked into the design too.

You’ll find him inside Gosforth Central, so this is one rabbit you won’t spot simply by walking along the High Street.

St Bun

You’ll need to leave the High Street behind for St. Bun, who is tucked away in Gosforth Central Park, near the playground.

Created by Newcastle artist Jim Edwards, St. Bun reimagines Peter as an imaginary rabbit saint. The design combines Beatrix Potter imagery with the rich colours and patterns of Gothic stained glass, making him one of the more unusual Peters on the trail.

Make sure you walk all the way around him. The stained-glass design continues across the back, where there are more little details to discover.

Gosforth Central Fluffles

As well as Tiger on the Tyne, there are three fluffles grouped together inside Gosforth Central.

Love Never Leaves is the rainbow-and-leaves rabbit, inspired by the Memory Garden at St Oswald’s Hospice. Look closely at the base too, which includes fingerprints from children and young adults who use the hospice’s services.

Everyone Is Welcome, by Kelvin Grove Primary School, is the rabbit covered with colourful flags, faces and greetings in different languages, celebrating the diversity of the school community and the idea that everyone belongs.

The Tales of Peter Rabbit: Every ‘Dr~hop’ Counts, by Gosforth Junior High Academy, combines a colourful patchwork design with messages about saving water. Children contributed either designs for Peter’s jacket or short poems encouraging people to waste less water.

St Oswald’s Hospice Shop

There are another three fluffles at the St Oswald’s Hospice shop on Gosforth High Street. The fluffles are displayed in the window, so you can see them from outside even when the shop is closed.

Tayls, by Archibald First School in Gosforth, wears a bright red jacket over a design filled with nature and flowers. The sculpture brings together ideas from children across the school, and the Busy Lizzies were included as a tribute to someone special.

Woody, by Broadwood Primary School in Denton Burn, is easy to recognise by his bright blue jacket covered with words including “Inspire” and “Empower”. He celebrates both the things children have in common and the differences that make each person unique.

Crunchy, by St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School in Newcastle, celebrates inclusion and the school’s values. Look closely at the carrots decorating him: each carrot represents one of the pupils at the school.

Don’t make the mistake I did! There are two St Oswald’s Hospice shops here, separated by a bookmakers shop. I found the first two rabbits and didn’t realise there was another shop next door. Crunchy is in the window of the other one.

Make a Day of It

The Gosforth rabbits are close enough together that you can turn this into an easy wander rather than a dash between trail markers.

Start along Gosforth High Street, where you’ll find A Fluffle of Rabbits outside Trinity Church and the fluffles inside St Oswald’s Hospice Shop. There are plenty of cafés and places to stop along the way.

Head into Gosforth Central for Tiger on the Tyne and another three fluffles, then make your way to Gosforth Central Park to find St. Bun near the playground.

It’s an easy part of the trail to explore on foot, with shops, cafés and green space along the way. Just don’t assume you’ve caught every rabbit the first time.

North Tyneside Trail

The North Tyneside section of the Peter Rabbit Trail offers a completely different experience to Newcastle. Here you’ll discover Roman history, bustling harbours, beautiful beaches and some of the North East’s best-loved seaside towns, all while searching for Peter Rabbit and his friends.

From the historic streets of Wallsend to the golden sands of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, each stop has its own character. Rather than rushing to see every sculpture in a single day, I’d recommend exploring one area at a time. It gives you the chance to enjoy the places between the rabbits and turn the trail into a series of memorable days out.

Wallsend

Wallsend marks the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall and is a great place to begin exploring the North Tyneside trail. Alongside two Peter Rabbit sculptures, you’ll find parks, local history and easy transport links, making it an excellent starting point for a day of exploring.

Sculptures

• Make Do & Mend – Wallsend Town Centre
• Peter of the Pit – Richardson Dees Park

Peter of the Pit

Created by Sarah Hyphen Lee, Peter of the Pit celebrates Wallsend’s rich mining heritage. The sculpture imagines Peter Rabbit as a North East miner, with detailed artwork inspired by the communities, pithead winding gear and rows of miners’ houses that once shaped the town.

Take time to walk all the way around the sculpture. On the back you’ll find the words “We Carried the Light”, continuing the story of the generations who worked underground and the resilience of mining communities.

The intricate artwork rewards a closer look. Hidden among the painted details are pithead buildings, industrial machinery and terraced streets, turning Peter Rabbit into a tribute to Wallsend’s industrial past.

Make Do & Mend

A short walk away on Wallsend High Street, near The Forum Shopping Centre and The Anson, you’ll find Make Do & Mend by Sarah Heseltine.

Inspired by pottery found along the North East coast, the sculpture draws on the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold rather than hiding the cracks. The gold lines running across Peter Rabbit’s body symbolise resilience, renewal and finding beauty in repair, a fitting message for a town that has continually reinvented itself.

Take a closer look at the gold lines woven throughout the design. They’re not simply decorative. They represent repaired cracks, celebrating the idea that our history and experiences become part of who we are.

Nearby Fluffles

There aren’t any Fluffles in Wallsend, so you can concentrate on finding the two large Peter Rabbit sculptures before heading to your next stop.

Make a Day of It

Wallsend offers much more than two Peter Rabbit sculptures, making it an excellent place to begin your Peter Rabbit Trail adventure.

Start at Richardson Dees Park, a Victorian park created on the site of the former C Pit colliery. The park still contains reminders of Wallsend’s mining past and is a pleasant place for a stroll or picnic.

Just a short walk away is Segedunum Roman Fort, where Hadrian’s Wall reaches the River Tyne. Here you can explore the excavated Roman bath house, see a reconstruction of Hadrian’s Wall and stand at the beginning, or end, of the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, which stretches 84 miles across northern England.

If you’re exploring by car, Rising Sun Country Park is only a few minutes away and makes a lovely addition to your day.

We’ll continue adding our favourite cafés, accessibility information and local discoveries as we explore more of the trail.

North Shields

North Shields offers two very different parts of the Peter Rabbit Trail. The town centre is home to shops and local businesses, while a short walk away you’ll reach the historic Fish Quay, one of the North East’s most distinctive waterfronts. Exploring both areas together makes for a varied and enjoyable day out.

Sculptures

• Dr Hop-Well – Bedford Street
• When the Boat Comes In – North Shields Fish Quay
• Once Upon a Tyne – Northumberland Park

Dr Hop-Well

Dr Hop-well swaps Peter Rabbit’s familiar blue jacket for a doctor’s white coat and scrubs. Created by North East environmental artist Ali Elly, he’s a tribute to the people who look after us when we need them most.

Look closely and you’ll spot his stethoscope, glasses and little X-ray image tucked into his coat pocket. The design represents kindness, dedication and empathy, while also giving a nod to the vital work of St Oswald’s Hospice, whose work the trail is raising funds to support.

You’ll find Dr Hop-well near the shopping centre in North Shields town centre, so he’s an easy one to spot while you’re passing through.

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In looks completely at home on North Shields Fish Quay. Peter has swapped his blue jacket for a bright yellow fisherman’s coat and hat, with a striped top, wellies and plenty of fishing gear.

It’s a particularly fitting design for North Shields, with its long fishing heritage and working Fish Quay. There’s lots to spot as you walk around him, from the fish, net and bucket on the front to the anchor and fishing net around the back. Best of all, his coat carries a little reference to the North East song Dance Ti Thy Daddy, with the words “We’ll have a fishy on a little dishy, when the boat comes in.”

He can be slightly tricky to find. You need to go into the Old Low Light car park at North Shields Fish Quay rather than simply walking past the building. We missed him the first time we looked, despite being very close. Once you’re in the car park, you’ll find him with the harbour behind him.

Once Upon a Tyne

You could spend ages walking around Once Upon a Tyne. Artist Emma Winterschladen has turned Peter into an illustrated journey along the River Tyne, mixing familiar North East places with characters and stories from fairy tales, nursery rhymes and children’s books.

There are little discoveries everywhere. On the front you’ll find Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, the BALTIC, the Angel of the North and plenty more tucked into the landscape. Around the back, the journey continues towards the coast, with the Spanish City dome, the Fish Quay and even the Owl and the Pussycat heading off in their pea-green boat.

I particularly like that you have to walk right around him to follow the journey. Even then, it would be very easy to miss something.

You’ll find Once Upon a Tyne in Northumberland Park, surrounded by the gardens. It’s a lovely setting for him, and worth allowing a little extra time to explore rather than just finding Peter and leaving.

Nearby Fluffles

There aren’t any Fluffles in North Shields.

Make a Day of It

There’s plenty to do around the North Shields rabbits, so it’s worth allowing time to explore rather than simply collecting them and moving on.

In the town centre you can combine your rabbit hunt with a wander around the shops, before heading down towards North Shields Fish Quay. The quay has a long fishing heritage, a working fish market and plenty of places to stop for something to eat.

While you’re there, visit the Old Low Light, a heritage centre telling the story of North Shields. It’s the oldest surviving occupied building on the Fish Quay and stands within the walls of Clifford’s Fort. The building once served as one of a pair of leading lights helping ships navigate safely into the River Tyne, and over the centuries has also been an almshouse for poor and sick mariners and a training base connected with the fishing industry.

It’s also where you’ll find When the Boat Comes In, although he’s surprisingly easy to miss. You need to go into the Old Low Light car park to find him. We managed to walk straight past the first time.

The Coast

From Tynemouth to Whitley Bay, the final part of the Peter Rabbit Trail follows one of the North East’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. Historic landmarks, sandy beaches and seaside parks provide the backdrop as you search for the remaining sculptures, making this an ideal day out if you’d like to combine the trail with some fresh sea air.

Sculptures

• The Dazzling Tale of Peter Rabbit – Tynemouth Priory
• Bunny Bank – Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay
• Peter & the Robin – Park View, Whitley Bay
• Hoppy-Go-Lucky – The Links, Tynemouth
• Hoppy Days – Beverley Terrace Play Site, Cullercoats

Nearby Fluffles

• St Oswald’s Hospice Whitley Bay Fluffle (inside the shop)

Hoppy-Go-Lucky

Hoppy-Go-Lucky is a burst of colour on the Whitley Bay seafront. Created by North East artist David Maguire, the sculpture turns Peter Rabbit into a rainbow, with bright loops of colour flowing from red and orange through to purple.

Look closely and you’ll find hearts and stars worked into the design. The colourful shapes fit together almost like a patchwork, reflecting the artist’s idea of a rabbit filled with happy thoughts and little reminders of love, acceptance and hope.

He was very popular with children when we visited, so getting a photograph without someone beside him was something of a challenge. You’ll find him behind Spanish City, near the tearooms, with the seafront just beyond.

The Dazzling Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Dazzling Tale of Peter Rabbit certainly lives up to his name. Created by Yorkshire-based artist Natalie Ratcliffe, Peter is covered in thousands of tiny mirrored pieces that catch the light and turn him into a giant shimmering mosaic.

The design celebrates Peter’s restless energy, love of adventure and timeless magic. Look closely and you’ll spot flashes of gold among all that silver, including his waistcoat and the details around his face.

You’ll find this particularly dazzling Peter in front of Tynemouth Priory and Castle, where on a sunny day he practically competes with the North Sea for sparkle.

Hoppy Days

Hoppy Days brings a little wildflower meadow to the Cullercoats coast. Created by County Durham artist and illustrator Lorraine Hall, the design was inspired by her lifelong love of nature and the gentle values found in Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit stories.

Look closely and you’ll find bees, ladybirds, daisies and other wildflowers winding around Peter’s green body, with more tiny details climbing right up his ears. The design also highlights the importance of bees as pollinators and their role in the natural world.

You’ll find Hoppy Days on the seafront at Cullercoats, beside the children’s play park, with views out across the North Sea.

Bunny Bank

You might want to allow a little extra time for Bunny Bank, because once you realise what he’s made from, it’s almost impossible not to start examining him.

Created by Angus McBob, Bunny Bank is covered from his ears right down to his toes in real coins. Different coloured coins have been used to create Peter’s brown fur, pale tummy and grey-blue jacket, with even his eyes, whiskers and little tail picked out in change.

There’s another reason to look closely. Hidden somewhere among all those coins is a collectable Beatrix Potter 50p. I spent rather longer than I probably should have looking for it, but I didn’t manage to find it. See if you have better luck!

You’ll find Bunny Bank inside Park View Shopping Centre in Whitley Bay. He’s one of those rabbits that’s worth walking all the way around, because the coin work continues across his jacket and right around his back.

Peter & The Robin

There is something rather lovely about Peter & The Robin. Instead of filling Peter with lots of tiny details, artist Matt Sewell has given the robin plenty of room to steal the show.

A bright robin stands across Peter’s front, while his blue-grey jacket is covered with strawberries, leaves and little white flowers. Walk around the back and you’ll find another robin perched on a garden spade among the strawberry plants, so this is definitely one to look at from both sides.

Matt Sewell is an artist and author whose work is inspired by the natural world, particularly birds. For this Peter he took inspiration from Beatrix Potter’s books and her illustrations of British country life, especially the robin.

You’ll find Peter & The Robin on Park View in Whitley Bay. When I visited it had just been raining, which explains the puddles in the photographs, although Peter was looking considerably less bedraggled than I was.

Whitley Bay Fluffles

There are three little fluffles gathered together in the St Oswald’s Hospice Shop window in Whitley Bay, each created by a local school.

Pirate Patch, from St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School in Wallsend, was inspired by the children’s love of the coast and pirates from story books. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of pirate details, including his eyepatch, skull and crossbones and bright red pirate jacket. The school’s Mini Vinnies were among the children who helped develop the final design.

Flower Patch Patrick was created by Langley First School in West Monkseaton as a tribute to a much-loved teacher, Mrs Routledge, who loved nature and the outdoors. Her family and friends each painted a favourite flower onto Peter’s red jacket, turning him into a particularly personal little rabbit.

Springy, from Spring Gardens Primary School in North Shields, celebrates the school’s centenary. Children submitted their own ideas before the school’s Art Ambassadors shortlisted five designs, which were then combined to create the finished rabbit. You can spot flowers, bees and other colourful details across him, with RESPECT written around the base.

Make a Day of It

This stretch of the Peter Rabbit trail makes a lovely excuse for a day along the North Tyneside coast. Start at Tynemouth with the wonderfully sparkly Dazzling Tale of Peter Rabbit in front of the Priory, then head along the coast to Cullercoats to find Hoppy Days beside the children’s play park.

Continue towards Whitley Bay, where there are more rabbits to discover around the town. Hoppy-Go-Lucky is behind Spanish City, while Bunny Bank and Peter & The Robin take you towards Park View. Don’t forget the three little fluffles, Pirate Patch, Flower Patch Patrick and Springy, gathered together in the St Oswald’s Hospice Shop window.

There’s plenty to discover between the rabbits too. You could wander around Tynemouth, spend some time on the beach, stop at the play park in Cullercoats or explore Whitley Bay and Spanish City before finding somewhere for something to eat.

You don’t need to rush around collecting them all just to tick them off. This is one part of the trail that’s particularly easy to turn into a proper day beside the sea.

The Fluffles

While the 43 large Peter Rabbit sculptures are the stars of the trail, don’t forget to keep an eye out for the 53 smaller Fluffles hidden inside 15 venues across Newcastle and North Tyneside.

Unlike the large sculptures, the Fluffles are displayed indoors, so you’ll need to step inside museums, shops, hotels and other public buildings to find them. As opening hours vary, it’s always worth checking before you visit.

Finding every Fluffle is all part of the adventure, and they’re needed if you’d like to complete the full trail and collect your finisher’s certificate.

Newcastle Fluffles

City Centre

• Newcastle Cathedral Fluffle (inside Newcastle Cathedral)
• Newcastle City Library Fluffle (inside Newcastle City Library)
• Fenwick Fluffle (inside Fenwick department store)
• INNSiDE by Meliá Fluffle (inside INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle)

Ouseburn

• Seven Stories Fluffle (inside Seven Stories)
• The Biscuit Factory Fluffle (inside The Biscuit Factory)
• the space by St Oswald’s Hospice Fluffle (inside Trail HQ)
• Staybridge Suites Fluffle (inside Staybridge Suites Newcastle)

Exhibition Park

• Great North Museum: Hancock Fluffle (inside the museum)

Jesmond

• Jesmond St Oswald’s Hospice Shop Fluffle (inside the shop)

Gosforth

• Gosforth Central Fluffle (inside Gosforth Shopping Centre)
• Gosforth St Oswald’s Hospice Shop Fluffle (inside the shop)

North Tyneside Fluffles

• St Oswald’s Hospice Whitley Bay Fluffle (inside the Whitley Bay shop)

We’ll be adding photographs of each Fluffle and tips for finding them as we continue exploring the trail throughout the summer.

Trail HQ

If you’d like to make the most of the Peter Rabbit Trail, Trail HQ is well worth a visit. Located in Ouseburn, it’s the hub of the trail and a great place to pick up information, browse Peter Rabbit merchandise and soak up a little more of the trail atmosphere.

It’s also where you can celebrate completing your adventure. Once you’ve found all 43 large Peter Rabbit sculptures and 53 Fluffles, pop into Trail HQ to collect your Trail Champion sticker and finisher’s certificate.

Trail HQ Information

Location

the space by St Oswald’s Hospice
Ouse Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2AG

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday – 10:00am to 3:00pm

What You’ll Find at Trail HQ

• Trail Champion stickers and finisher’s certificates for anyone who completes the trail.
• Information about the Peter Rabbit Trail.
• Peter Rabbit souvenirs and merchandise.
• Friendly staff who can answer your questions.

Our Tip

If you’re planning to explore Ouseburn, Trail HQ makes an excellent place to start or finish your visit. It’s also home to one of the trail’s large Peter Rabbit sculptures and a Fluffle, making it a worthwhile stop even if you’re only exploring this part of the trail.

Become a Trail Champion

One of the special things about the Peter Rabbit Trail is that every rabbit helps support the work of St Oswald’s Hospice. If you’d like to make an even bigger difference, you can take on the Trail Champion challenge.

By asking friends and family to sponsor you as you search for all 43 large Peter Rabbit sculptures and 53 Fluffles, you’ll be helping raise funds for local people and families supported by the hospice.

You could:

• Ask people to sponsor you for completing the full trail.
• Collect a donation for every sculpture you find.
• Set yourself a fundraising target to keep you motivated.
• Create an online fundraising page or use the official sponsorship form.

Every pound raised helps St Oswald’s Hospice continue providing specialist care and support across the North East, making your summer adventure part of something much bigger.

A Small Adventure That Makes a Difference

Whether you’re exploring on your own, with friends or as a family, completing the Peter Rabbit Trail is a wonderful way to discover new places while supporting a local charity. Every sculpture you find brings you one step closer to completing the trail and helping St Oswald’s Hospice continue its invaluable work in our community.

Planning Your Visit

Whether you’re hoping to find every Peter Rabbit sculpture or simply enjoy a few while exploring Newcastle and North Tyneside, a little planning can help you make the most of your day.

How Long Does the Trail Take?

With 43 large sculptures and 53 Fluffles spread across Newcastle and North Tyneside, it’s difficult to complete the entire trail in a single day.

I’d recommend exploring one neighbourhood at a time. It makes for a much more enjoyable experience and gives you time to discover the cafés, museums, parks and attractions between each sculpture.

Getting Around

The trail has been designed to be explored in stages.

Depending on where you’re visiting, you can travel between locations by:

• Walking
• Metro
• Bus
• Car
• Bicycle

Many of the sculptures are clustered together, making it easy to explore each area on foot before moving on to your next destination.

What to Bring

A few simple things will help you make the most of your Peter Rabbit adventure:

• A printed copy of the official trail map.
• Your phone if you’re using the official app.
• A pen or pencil to tick off sculptures on your map.
• A camera or phone for photographs.
• If you’re using the app, remember to record the four-digit code from each sculpture’s plaque so you can collect it in the app.
• A reusable water bottle.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Weather-appropriate clothing, as much of the trail is outdoors.
• A small power bank if you’re planning a full day out using your phone for maps, photographs and the app.

Visiting with Children

The Peter Rabbit Trail is designed to be family friendly, and many of the sculptures are close to parks, museums and attractions where children can take a break between discoveries.

Rather than trying to complete the whole trail in one day, consider choosing a single neighbourhood and enjoying everything it has to offer.

Weather Tips

Most of the trail is outdoors, so it’s worth checking the forecast before setting off.

The North East weather can change quickly, so packing a waterproof jacket or umbrella is never a bad idea. On rainy days, the indoor Fluffles in museums, shops and other public buildings offer a great way to continue the adventure while staying dry.

Our Tip

The Peter Rabbit Trail isn’t a race. Some of our favourite discoveries happen between the sculptures, whether it’s a hidden café, a peaceful park or a street we’ve somehow walked past for years without really noticing.

Take your time, enjoy the journey and let the rabbits lead you somewhere new.

Previous North East Art Trails

One of the reasons I was so excited to see the Peter Rabbit Trail announced is that I’ve loved exploring North East sculpture trails for years. Each one has encouraged me to discover somewhere new, revisit familiar places and see the region from a different perspective.

Some of my favourites have included:

Great North Snowdogs (2016)

The trail that helped launch the North East’s love of large-scale public art trails, with beautifully decorated snowdogs appearing across the region in support of St Oswald’s Hospice.

Read: Great North Snowdogs Guide

🐘 Elmer’s Great North Parade (2019)

A colourful celebration of David McKee’s much-loved elephant, bringing bright designs and plenty of smiles to Newcastle and Gateshead.

Read: Elmer Trail Guide

⛄ Snowmen and Snowdogs (2020)

North Tyneside’s festive sculpture trail combined snowmen and snowdogs to create a wonderful winter adventure along the coast.

Read: Snowmen and Snowdogs Trail

🎨 Morph’s Epic Art Adventure (2022)

Morph delighted families as he appeared in towns and attractions across North Tyneside.

Read: Morph’s Epic Art Adventure

🐑 Shaun on the Tyne (2023)

One of the region’s most popular trails, with Shaun the Sheep sculptures encouraging visitors to explore Newcastle, North Tyneside and beyond.

Read: Shaun on the Tyne Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Making a Day of It

If you’re visiting from outside the area or planning a full day out, the Peter Rabbit Trail is a wonderful way to discover more of Newcastle and North Tyneside. Many of the sculptures are close to museums, historic landmarks, parks and family attractions, making it easy to combine the trail with other places of interest.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at my guide to Things to Do in Newcastle, where you’ll find ideas for museums, walks, historic sites and family-friendly attractions to help you make the most of your visit.

Useful Resources

• Official Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne website
• Official trail map (PDF)
• Official app (App Store & Google Play)
• Trail HQ information
• St Oswald’s Hospice

A Summer of Small Adventures

Every sculpture trail tells a story, but for me they’re about much more than finding beautifully decorated characters. They’re an invitation to slow down, wander a little further and notice places I might otherwise have walked straight past.

After a summer exploring Newcastle and North Tyneside, we’ve now found all 96 Peter Rabbits and Fluffles. Along the way they’ve led us into museums, parks, shops, hotels and streets we might otherwise have walked straight past. I hope this guide helps you make the most of your own adventure, whether you’re trying to complete the whole trail or simply heading out to find a few rabbits before it ends.

If you’re following the trail too, I’d love to hear about your favourite sculpture or any hidden gems you discover along the way. Leave a comment below and let’s celebrate another wonderful North East summer together.