The Snowman™ & The Snowdog NT

There are 20 magical sculptures in and around North Tyneside’s town centres until the end of January 2021 and it’s up to you to find them all!


The trail is inspired by The Snowman™ and The Snowdog, the animated sequel to Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book The Snowman. In the heart-warming sequel, a young boy builds a snowman and creates a Snowdog with the remaining snow. At midnight both of his creations magically come to life.


12 stunning Snowman sculptures based on the much-loved 12 Days of Christmas song and eight uniquely designed Snowdogs are located in Wallsend, North Shields, Killingworth, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay.


Local artist Lisa Kirkbride’s Partridge in a Pear Tree Snowman can be found outside retailer For The Love of the North at the famous Spanish City.


A print and Christmas card based on Lisa’s design will be on sale there, online and also in selected St Oswald’s Hospice shops. Proceeds from the cards, print and app downloads will go to St Oswald’s to support the vital work they do. They provide outstanding, specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions, and for their families too.


You can also donate right now on your phone. Text SNOW to 70460 to donate £3 to St Oswald’s Hospice.

Texts cost £3 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about the hospice’s work and fundraising via telephone & SMS. If you’d like to give £3 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text SNOWNOINFO to 70460. Thank you.


The trail map is a guide and all Snowman & Snowdog locations are correct at the time of going to print. © Wild in Art 2020. Event organised by North Tyneside Council and Wild in Art. Supported by North of Tyne Combined Authority.


While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct and accurate, The Snowman™ and The Snowdog North Tyneside Trail and Wild in Art cannot accept responsibility in respect of errors, omissions, cancelled events or ‘injured’ Snowman and Snowdog sculptures. As this is a public event, Snowman and Snowdog sculptures may be moved between locations. Some Snowmen and Snowdogs may be inside venues; please check with venues in advance for opening times. Stay safe while discovering The Snowman™ and Snowdog North Tyneside Trail. Please help us to ensure that everyone can enjoy the trail safely by maintaining a safe distance, wearing a face covering when appropriate and being respectful to other trail visitors.


Contact us: events@northtyneside.gov.uk