Lighthouses set to moment in spotlight

A SPECTACULAR line-up of more than 40 show-stopping lighthouse sculptures are being unveiled on Monday, mapping out a magical journey through the streets of Britain’s Ocean City in a bold and joyful project that matches art and discovery with compassion and community.

- By JACKIE BUTLER

St Luke’s Guiding Lights art trail promises to be one of the must-see, family-friendly events of the summer, running for 10 weeks right through the holiday season. The eye-catching 2.4m tall lighthouses - each one designed and decorated by an accomplished individual artist, and many sponsored by big-hearted local businesses - will be on display in prime locations across Plymouth, creating an exciting free promenade experience for all ages.

Whether you are a seasoned art lover or simply looking for a fun day out by the sea, the trail will be colourful, joyful, accessible and inclusive, gently encouraging people to get outdoors, get moving, and explore their surroundings in a new way.

Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Elmer’s Big Parade back in 2019, St Luke’s has teamed up once again with seasoned producers Wild in Art to create a striking visual trail that acknowledges Plymouth’s maritime history and celebrates the lighthouse as a beacon of hope and safety.

People can decide whether to pull out all the stops and complete the trail in one long day or slow things down and view the lighthouses in shorter bursts.