Fans of Puffins Galore! fans will have more time to enjoy the giant puffin sculptures. It h announced that the trail will remain in place until Easter next year.
This project has been announced to run until the Easter holiday in 2023 when the sculpture trail will end. As a result of its success as a visitor attraction and the great demand from members of the public and local businesses, the project has been expanded.
Over one hundred thousand people a year follow the trail of 42 giant, artist-decorated puffin sculptures. They can be seen along the Yorkshire Coast and also in the East Riding.
“We have received many requests from members of the public, asking for the trail to be continued into next year. People from around the UK and abroad have been in touch to tell us how much they’ve enjoyed taking part with friends and family of all ages. It appears that our special puffins have captured the hearts of many.”
“The trail spans across East Yorkshire and is easily accessible for wheelchair users. One of our fans created an access guide from a wheelchair point of view, which has been shared on our social media.”
“Families have posted many photos on social media, all with happy smiling faces. It’s a great way to get out into the fresh air for some gentle exercise and visit places that are not typical tourist spots.”
“Now that our original plan to gather the colony and auction the sculptures in November has been extended. This means people can visit the puffin sculptures until the real birds fly back from the North Sea, for breeding at Bempton and Flamborough.”
Puffins Galore Trail Has Climate Change Message
In the UK’s coastal nature reserves, puffins are popular for their comical gait and brilliantly coloured breeding season bills. Climate change and human activities also pose serious threats to them. This public art exhibition conveys this important message.
Director of Risby Fishing Ponds and Folly Lake Cafe, East Yorkshire, Anthony Clappison, said:
“It’s fantastic news to hear that the sculpture trail will continue until Easter. We have been astounded by the number of people that have come to visit us as part of the trail. It’s been a valuable asset to our business this year and it has created some excitement and fun.”
Prior to the auction, the puffins will have a grand finale in May. Four charities will receive proceeds from the auction: RSPB, RNLI, Hornsea Inshore Rescue, and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
