Hare sculptures at Greater Anglia East Suffolk Stations to Support Charity This Summer
Visitors to Suffolk’s ‘Hop to it! Suffolk 2025’ hare sculpture trail this summer are being encouraged to visit sustainably by train, as several hares are installed at rail stations along the East Suffolk Lines (Ipswich to Lowestoft and Ipswich to Felixstowe).
Hares will spend the summer at Greater Anglia’s Lowestoft, Beccles, Woodbridge, Ipswich and Felixstowe, rail stations until 29 August, in a partnership with Greater Anglia and the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership.
Created in partnership with Wild in Art, the art trail sees 33 large, ornately decorated hare sculptures take over Ipswich for the summer, each featuring unique designs.
More than 50 Hares dotted throughout East Suffolk
Meanwhile, there are a mix of 52 large and small hares located throughout the satellite locations, for the community to enjoy. Trail-goers are encouraged to get out and about and find the sculptures that are on display across the region in this exciting family-friendly event.
Trail Maps
Trail maps are available for £1 from Ipswich station customer services, The Bull Hotel in Woodbridge, Beccles station café, and the shop at Lowestoft station. The trail maps can also be accessed via the St Elizabeth Hospice app.
Martin Moran, Greater Anglia’s Commercial and Customer Service Director, said:
“We are delighted to be playing a positive role in the ‘Hop to It’ charity art trail in Ipswich this summer, and it is very fitting to have several sculptures at our stations as the hare has been our mascot for several years.
“We hope many people will come by train to visit the trail and enjoy the opportunity to explore the lovely towns and villages along the scenic East Suffolk Lines while helping to raise money for the St. Elizabeth Hospice.”
Celia Joseph, Community & Partnerships Fundraising Manager at St Elizabeth Hospice, said:
“With our services continuing to expand throughout Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney, we were keen for our latest trail to reflect the help and support we give to local people, and we hope this will excite trail enthusiasts and encourage many people to see the sculptures and explore our beautiful county.”
Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder, Wild in Art said:
“It’s great to be back in Suffolk and to be teaming up once again with St Elizabeth Hospice. Our events enable thousands of people of all ages to experience art by making it part of everyday life. They encourage exploration and drive footfall, creating a collective feeling of community and pride, and lead to a positive effect on the local economy.
“I’m delighted that this time, the satellite locations will enable even more people to enjoy the sculptures. It’s a fantastic opportunity for businesses, the creative sector and children and young people to come together to create something very special.”