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Bristol, United Kingdom, Celebrates New Wallace and Gromit Movie with 6 Themed Experiences

by Aoife O'Riordan

Jul 31, 2025

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Last December, the latest installment of the beloved Wallace and Gromit characters, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, was released. To celebrate the film, Bristol waited for warmer weather to invite family travelers and fans of the franchise to experience some Wallace and Gromit-themed fun via the Gromit Unleashed 3 campaign.

 

Here’s how you can have the ultimate Wallace and Gromit adventure this summer in Bristol:

 

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Go on the Gromit Unleashed 3 Trail

This free trail, open until Aug. 31, features 53 sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feather’s McGraw and new character Norbot. Download the app via visitbristol.co.uk and tick off sculptures as you spot them.

 

Book a Hotel with a Gromit Unleashed 3 Special Offer

A selection of hotels across the city offer themed promotions this summer. Clayton Hotel Bristol, for instance, is offering breakfast, a two-course dinner, kid’s Gromit gift and nightly donation to support Bristol Children’s Hospital. Moxy Bristol also has a package which comes with bed and breakfast, a Gromit-themed cocktail, trail map and more.

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Make Your Own Gromit Unleashed 3 Stencil Spray Art

Bristol is synonymous with another artist, Banksy, and the city combines the artistry of this elusive and anonymous artist with Wallace and Gromit fun at Bristol Folk House. On Aug. 6, take part in 30-minute workshops to make your own stencil spray art.

 

Find Your Way Out of a Wallace and Gromit-Themed Escape Room

Locked in a Room, the largest escape room experience in the region, partners with Aardman, the animation company behind the Wallace and Gromit franchise, to create three Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Way Out escape rooms. Test your knowledge and critical thinking skills to see if you can make it out on time!

 

Create Your Own Aardman Animation

Aardman invites travelers to We the Curious science center to attempt their own animations of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun the Sheep or Feathers McGraw. The center also debuts an exclusive Aardman exhibition animation space.

 

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Shop at Gromit Unleashed Store

Located at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, the Gromit Unleashed Shop has all of the Wallace and Gromit merch you’ll ever want, from homeware to figurines to clothing to gifts.

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