This summer, something beautiful is blooming across Worcester…

🌺 About the Trail

The Unfolding Garden is a family-friendly art trail celebrating creativity, community, and colour. From 22nd July to 31st August, explore the city in a whole new way — with 20 stunning sculptures, decorated business windows, and a trail that invites discovery around every corner.

Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, this is your chance to experience Worcester in full bloom.

🌺 What to Expect:

From the 22nd July – 31st August 2025 explore:

  • 20 Sculptures: Discover unique, artist-designed sculptures inspired by nature, growth, and storytelling.

  • 30 Window Art Displays: Local businesses across the city will transform their windows into vibrant floral scenes.

  • A Family-Friendly Trail: Follow the map to collect stamps from participating businesses as you explore.

Perfect for families, art lovers, and curious explorers of all ages!

🌺 How to Join the Trail:

The full trail map will be available for just £1 from 22nd July.
Check back here for locations where you can pick up a printed map

Finished the trail? Return your completed map to The Hive to enter our competition and be in with a chance to win a prize!

The winners will be contacted after the trail closes.

🌺 Book Benches & Storytelling Sessions

As part of The Unfolding Garden, keep an eye out for our colourful Book Benches located in Cathedral Square, Friary Walk, and The Hive.

These special spots will host storytelling sessions and meet-and-greets with our friendly garden gnome throughout the summer. It’s the perfect chance for little ones to sit, listen, and be part of the story. 🌿

📅 Dates and times will be announced soon — stay tuned!

🌺 Limited Edition Tote Bags

To celebrate Independent Retailers Month, we’ll be launching limited edition The Unfolding Garden tote bags this July!

Designed to complement the trail’s floral theme, these eco-friendly bags are the perfect summer accessory — and a beautiful way to show your support for Worcester’s vibrant independent scene.

Worcester is proud to boast over 67% independent retailers, and these limited edition totes celebrate just that.

Available for purchase from selected locations — details coming soon!

🌺 Supporting a Vital Local Cause

All proceeds from The Unfolding Garden trail will go to support Worcester Safe Space – a vital service helping vulnerable people stay safe in the city.

Worcester Safe Space provides a safe place for anyone in need — whether that’s due to injury, intoxication, vulnerability, or simply needing help. The service reduces pressure on emergency services and offers compassion, first aid provision, and welfare support support when it’s needed most.

By taking part in the trail or purchasing a map, you’re helping to keep this essential community service running.

🌺 Get Involved:

  • Share your adventure using #TheUnfoldingGarden

  • Tag us on social media and help the trail grow!