Gromit trail launches in Bristol This month a campaign will begin featuring 80 five-foot high sculptures of Gromit, one half of the popular Wallace and Gromit duo. They will form a new public art trail in the city called Gromit Unleashed, organised by Aardman Animations, the Bristol-based company that produces the Wallace and Gromit films. Each Gromit on the trail will have a different look, with designs from celebrities and artists, including the comedian Harry Hill, the illustrator Raymond Briggs, and the fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. Organisers hope the sculptures will become a major tourist attraction this summer. The giant Gromits will take up residence in various locations in and around Bristol, before being auctioned off in October to raise funds for the expansion of Bristol Children's Hospital. There will also be an online film, produced by Bristol-based Icon Films, to accompany the launch of the trail. Commissioned by Destination Bristol, the film is described as "silent slapstick" set to music and will also be accompanied by teaser films. They will be posted online throughout June, with the main one going live on June 17. The animated duo also featured in a new campaign last month aimed at encouraging Britons to spend their holidays at home. The Nick Park creations were used in a £4 million drive - including the animated film - led by VisitEngland, the official tourist board. Watch the first teaser here