In summer 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester.

A pride of large Lion sculptures have been designed and painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history, culture and diversity. They are joined by the Cub Club – a pride of little Lions created by local schools and community groups.

After forming a free sculpture art trail over the summer, the pride will reunite for a farewell weekend. The little Lions will return to their forever homes at the schools and community groups who created them.

The large Lions will then be auctioned to raise funds for Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity’s proposed new cancer care facilities in Cheltenham with digital consulting rooms, space for state-of-the-art research, as well as therapeutic outside space.