Schools and community groups are being invited to be part of Worcester’s fourth major public art trail in summer 2027, which will see a posse of Peter Rabbit™ sculptures hop into the city.

Peter Rabbit™ in the warrens of Worcester will bring 75 beautifully decorated sculptures to the city, including 40 smaller ones which will have been created by local children, teachers and community group members. 

The mini parade of sculptures will be displayed in city shop windows and at Chapel & Friary Walk shopping centres during the trail, before being returned to their creators as a lasting memory of the project.

Following unprecedented interest in past art trails, schools and community groups must register in advance before successful participants are drawn in a bunny ballot.

“We’re beyond excited to host Peter Rabbit™ in the warrens of Worcester next summer and to offer a mini parade of sculptures which have been carefully and thoughtfully designed by local children and groups. We’ve been blown away by the number of schools and groups wishing to take part next summer and want to make sure that entry is as fair as possible. So, once again, participants must register to enter our bunny ballot, which is open now until 5pm on Friday 18 September. We know that designing a sculpture, sharing it with friends and family during the trail, before seeing it return to your school and group, creates lasting memories for those who take part. Thank you to everyone who has entered the ballot to hop along with us so far”.

— Sara Matthews, Business Development Manager, St Richard’s Hospice

Peter Rabbit™ in the warrens of Worcester is supported by Community and Education Partner Worcester BID.  

“This is a brilliant opportunity for local schools and groups to be a part of something really special next year.  Once again Worcester will be transformed into a fun, free art space with thousands of people enjoying the creative talents of local young people and community group members.”

— Sam McCarthy, Chief Executive of Worcester BID

Any school or community group in the county can apply to receive a mini Peter Rabbit™ sculpture before transforming it from plain white to a work of art. Places are limited and will be drawn at random.

More information about the schools and education programme for the Warrens of Worcester, and details of how to apply, can be found at: //warrensofworcester.co.uk/learning-programme/

Registrations of interest in the bunny ballot must be made before 5pm on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Peter Rabbit™ in the warrens of Worcester is supported by Presenting Partners Chapel & Friary Walk, Connect Worcestershire, DRPG, Worcester BID and Worcestershire Ambassadors, and Media Partners the Worcester News and BBC Hereford & Worcester.

The project is also supported by The World of Peter Rabbit™, which is managed by Penguin Ventures, the licensing and consumer products division of Penguin Random House Children’s UK.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Warrens of Worcester, call Sara Matthews, Business Development Manager, on 01905 763963, or email smatthews@strichards.org.uk