Castles in the Sky

Swansea
6 July 24  – 15 September 24
Wales Air Ambulance
Overview

Castles in the Sky was a spectacular new sculpture art trail which intertwines Welsh culture, art and history.

From 6 July to 15 September, Swansea came alive with over 50 Castle sculptures in the first event of its kind to visit the city, hosted by Wales’ only dedicated air ambulance, the Wales Air Ambulance Charity.

For 10 weeks, Swansea’s streets, parks and open spaces became home to the trail of sculptures, each large one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business. Groups of mini castles also joined the trail as ‘little keep-sakes’, decorated by young people from local schools and community groups.

The large sculptures were auctioned 4 October to raise vital funds for Wales Air Ambulance Charity. The mini castles were returned to their schools and community groups as a lasting legacy of the trail.

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56k+

Sculptures Unlocked

16.7k+

Rewards Collected
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5k+

Miles Walked
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1.5k+

Photos Shared

Participating Artists

Melody Angel
Diana Brooks
Jill Busby
Anne-Marie Byrne
Keely Clarke
Caroline Coates
Rachael and Phillippa Corcutt
Reilly Creative
Joshua Davies
Milly Habgood

Rachel Hall
Emily Hilditch
Lynne Hollingsworth
Ebony Horton
Barry John MBE
Louise Jones
Matt Joyce
Jenny Leonard
David Marchant
Marnie Maurri

Rebecca McBride
Connie Noble
Lee John Philips
Gill Prendergast
Amanda Quellin
Mik Richardson
Sandra Russell
Carys Barron-Williams
Nathan Wyburn

Most Voted For

Think Happy Forts!

During the trail, visitors could vote for their favourite Castle sculpture on the Castles in the Sky app and Think Happy Forts! by Marnie Maurri was a firm favourite.

Imagine a happy place where you can sit peacefully and read your book, or listen to a bird singing, a place where the sea is full oof magic and mermaids. Imagine a sky full of sunshine, hot air balloons, flying books and a meadow full of cheeky smiling flowers.

About Wales Air Ambulance

Wales Air Ambulance delivers lifesaving, advanced medical care to people across Wales, whenever and wherever they need it.

It is the only air ambulance charity based in and dedicated to the people of Wales and relies entirely on charitable donations to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicle on the ground.

Since its inception on St. David’s Day, 1 March 2001, the charity has attended over 50,000 missions. With bases across Wales, it operates some of the most advanced air ambulances in the UK, saving precious time and lives – all thanks to the people of Wales.

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