New home for the Gromits

Organisers of the Gromit Unleashed Summer Arts Trail have announced a change of venue for the mass-gathering of the model sculptures for five days in September.

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Saying good bye to the Gromits

The Gromit sculptures that have entertained thousands over the summer have been removed from their posts across Bristol.

One of the Gromits being removed from its summer 'home' at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre. Credit: ITV News West Country

Organisers said the art trail had been a tremendous success.

More than 200,000 people are thought to have visited the attractions.

45,000 people downloaded the app, raising £20,000 for the Bristol Children's Hospital.

630 people managed to visit all 80 Gromits.

Gromit being loaded onto a lorry. Credit: ITV News West Country

The models will all go on show at the end of the month before being sold at auction for the charity in October.

Waving good bye to Gromit. Credit: ITV News West Country

Gromit Unleashed: Final facts and figures

630 people managed to visit all 80 Gromits.

As the Gromit sculptures that have entertained people over the summer are removed from their posts across Bristol, organisers say the art trail has been a tremendous success.

More than 200,000 people picked up a map while 45,000 people downloaded the app, raising £20,000 for the Bristol Children's Hospital.

630 managed to visit all 80 Gromits.

The models will all go on show at the end of the month before being sold at auction for the charity next month.

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Bristol Mayor makes his mark on Gromit

Bristol Mayor George Ferguson on the Gromit Credit: ITV News West Country

Bristol Mayor George Ferguson and his famous red trousers have found their way to one of the city's Gromit Unleashed sculptures. This photo was sent in by a viewer eagerly spotting their last few Gromits on the final day of the art trail. George appears on the Collarful Gromit in Castle Park.

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Last day to spot Gromits 'unleashed' around Bristol

It's the last weekend to spot those familiar giant Gromit statues across Bristol.

The five feet high sculptures will be moved to a secret location on Sunday before sold at auction on 3rd October to raise money for Bristol Children's Hospital. The Gromits will be moved in shops from 4pm and on location from 7pm.

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