See all 45 lions together again at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, find out where the lions are going next, and continue following their journey across Portsmouth and beyond.
Over the summer, thousands of residents and visitors explored Portsmouth in search of 45 uniquely designed lion sculptures and a unicorn. The Pride of Portsmouth trail brought together artists, sponsors, schools, businesses and community groups to celebrate the city’s centenary year through creativity, culture and community spirit.
Watch some of the highlights from the trail.
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One Hundred Voices: A Portsmouth Patchwork
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Cushty
Most voted lion
We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible artists who are transforming our lion sculptures into bold, beautiful works of art!
Discover the pride of lion sculptures featured across Portsmouth. Learn more about each design, the artists behind them and the stories that inspired their creation.
Meet our roarsome sponsors supporting the Portsmouth Lions trail.
The trail may have ended, but the story of the lions continues. Find out about the Dockyard reunion, future exhibitions, permanent homes and what’s next for the pride.
Need help planning your visit? Find answers to common questions about the trail, app, maps, accessibility and sculptures.
Bring the trail into the classroom, community group or home with free educational resources, activities and creative learning opportunities.
As part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, we’re proud to partner with Wild in Art to bring a spectacular public art trail to the city.
Portsmouth’s streets are now alive with a pride of lion sculptures, each uniquely designed by talented artists and inspired by the character, heritage and communities that make our city special. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the day, this free, family-friendly trail offers a fun way to explore Portsmouth, discover incredible artwork and celebrate 100 years of city status.
Follow the lions, uncover hidden gems and experience the city in a whole new way.
The pride has arrived. Join the trail today and discover Portsmouth’s lion sculptures across the city.
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