The Sill to host Shaun the Sheep exhibition and art trail this summer

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre is hosting a ‘Shaun the Sheep: Love your Landscape’ exhibition from next month.

The Sill’s exhibition will feature original artwork, props, and sets from the show. Hands-on activities will include a community litter pick, making useful items out of crisp packets, wildlife safaris, crafting and art, and a family-friendly picnic in Walltown Country Park.

There will also be a Wild in Art Find the Flock art trail, featuring six super-sized Shaun the Sheep sculptures dotted around the grounds of The Sill in Northumberland National Park. The sheep have been designed and decorated by local artists, inspired by the regional landscape. An activity sheet will accompany the trail for children and families to follow, and each sculpture will reveal a clue to the location of the next sculpture.

Shaun the Sheep themed products will also be available to buy in The Sill and Walltown shops, with Shaun-themed food in The Sill café.

“We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Aardman and Wild in Art to bring Shaun the Sheep to Northumberland this summer,” said Sarah Burn, Head of Engagement, Northumberland National Park said:

“We wanted to create a fun experience for visitors that will help more people to enjoy the countryside and understand and explore Northumberland National Park. The Love Your Landscape exhibition featuring Shaun the Sheep has been created to stimulate and nurture the next generation of landscape enthusiasts and ensure that these last wild places, and the communities within them, continue to thrive.”

Molly Van Den Brink, Attractions & Live Experiences Manager at Aardman, added: “Shaun the Sheep always feels most at home in the great outdoors, so what better place for him to enjoy this summer than the beautiful Northumberland National Park!

“We are thrilled to be working with the team at The Sill on an event programme and exhibition with such a poignant message; encouraging families to learn all about how to enjoy nature and the countryside responsibly through the lens of Shaun’s world. The Northumberland National Park are one of our key partners aligning with our brand-new Shaun the Sheep: One Farm brand initiative, which encourages families to engage with issues around environment and sustainability in a fun and entertaining way.”

Shaun the Sheep will be at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre from June 29th until September 8th.