Illuminated Sheep Art Trail at The Word

Free, drop-in

Suitable for all ages

This September, Illuminated Sheep are forming a brand-new free Art Trail from the East to West of Hadrian’s Wall.

Led by Queen’s Hall Arts, Illuminated Sheep first lit up Northumberland to celebrate the arrival of the Lindisfarne Gospels in the North East in the autumn of 2022.

From Maryport to Arbeia, the flock have been separated and are being looked after and customised by community champions, businesses and organisations – including The Word.

Come along and meet our sheep who will be at The Word from Sunday 1  to Thursday 26 September. Drop-in between our opening times.

There is also three other sheep located in South Tyneside as part of the trail – at Jarrow Hall, The Customs House and Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort.

The 2024 Illuminated Sheep Art Trail encourages locals and visitors to find their inner shepherd, exploring the Hadrian Wall Country’s rich landscape, heritage and culture to #FindTheFlock.

Expect Sheep inspired fun for all the family!

For a list of locations visit: 2024 Illuminated Sheep Art Trail

Illuminated Sheep by artist Deepa Mann-Kler was inspired by the Gospels’ themes of light and pilgrimage. The flock of life-sized sheep lit up in bright colours with a mesmerising soundscape visited some of the region’s most iconic locations including Alnwick Garden, Bamburgh Castle, Vindolanda and Woodhorn Museum.

Photo Credit – Jason Thompson Sound Ideas Media