[xyz-ips snippet=”meta”] return to news
Farewell weekend for Bournemouth tail trail
All 88 mermaid tail sculptures were gathered at Bournemouth International Centre for a farewell display on 14 and 15 June.

After being scattered across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) for the Great Tail Trail earlier in the year, all 88 mermaid tail art sculptures created for a local charity were gathered for a farewell display at Bournemouth International Centre on 14 and 15 June.
From 5 April to 1 June, 45 giant tail sculptures and 43 tiny tails were spread across the BCP conurbation to raise awareness and funds for the children’s hospice charity Julia’s House.
Each giant tail featured artwork created by a local artist, while the tiny tails had been designed by local BCP schools and art clubs.
Following the end of the trail, the sculptures were gathered at Bournemouth International Centre for people to visit them all in one place.
As well as getting to admire the tails up close, visitors to exhibition were treated to face painting, brilliant balloon animals created by Mr Pop, an arts station, a photo display using items donated to Julia’s House, and children’s activities. There was also the opportunity to learn more about the work of Julia’s House, and how the Great Tail Trail project came together. There was even a raffle with the opportunity to win a tiny tail.
The mermaid tails will soon be going under the hammer at a live auction at 6.30pm on 20 June at The Italian Villa, Compton Acres, Poole, BH13 7ES. Those interested in owning a mermaid tail can bid online, or join the auction in-person with a drinks reception and BBQ food, as well as the opportunity to meet special guests. Tickets cost £39.50. More information can be found at https://www.juliashouse.org/tail-trail/events/great-tail-trail-auction
Please share post:
LATEST NEWS:
CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025

Subscribe to the online magazine news letter