Fans of the beloved animated duo Wallace and Gromit will have one final opportunity to see all 53 giant sculptures together in one location before they go up for auction in October. The large-scale sculptures, which have been delighting visitors across Bristol since the end of June, will be gathered at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway starting September 13 for a special two-week display.

The impressive collection features giant versions of popular Aardman characters including Wallace, Gromit, and the villainous Feathers McGraw, alongside Norbot, a new smart gnome character. These sculptures have been part of a citywide art trail called "Gromit Unleashed" that has captured the imagination of locals and tourists alike as they explore Bristol to find each unique piece.

The charitable initiative serves a vital purpose, raising funds for The Grand Appeal, which provides crucial support to Bristol Children's Hospital. The organization uses the money to fund medical research, assist families in need, and purchase life-saving equipment for young patients. The current trail officially concludes on August 31, making the September gathering a special farewell event.

This marks the third installment of the Gromit Unleashed series, with the inaugural trail launching in 2013. The success of these community art projects has been remarkable, generating more than $25 million for The Grand Appeal through auction sales and public donations over the years. The combination of beloved characters and charitable purpose has proven to be a winning formula for both fundraising and community engagement.

Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal, emphasized the unique nature of this final display opportunity. "It's the one and only time to see all 53 large sculptures together before they go off to auction," she explained. The event will also showcase an additional 100 smaller Norbot sculptures that were painted by local school children, which will be displayed before returning to their respective schools.

Adding to the excitement, four miniature versions of Wallace, Gromit, and Feathers McGraw artifacts, currently hidden within Bristol Museum and Art Gallery as part of a treasure hunt, will also be featured in the final display. Masters noted the generous response from the community, telling BBC Radio Bristol that "people are being incredibly generous when they're out and about on the trail" and emphasized that "it's for a really serious cause."

The September display represents the last chance for collectors, fans, and families to experience the full scope of this artistic celebration before the sculptures are sold to individual buyers. The success of the Gromit Unleashed trails demonstrates the powerful combination of public art, community participation, and charitable fundraising, creating lasting memories while supporting a vital cause for children's healthcare in Bristol.