Stampede by the Sea Art Trail

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We've partnered with Weldmar Hospicecare as the Transport Partner for their 'Stampede by the Sea' art trail!

Discover a stunning collection of elephant sculptures painted by local artists, displayed across Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis from 28th March to 27th May 2025. To make it easier for you to explore the trail, we're offering Group Saver Tickets on our buses:

  • Weymouth Group Day for £10

  • Dorset Group Day for £15

These tickets are only available on the First Bus app - valid from 28th March to 27th May 2025.

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Competition

Hop on and off our local buses to experience the full trail and help raise awareness and vital funds for Weldmar Hospicecare, who provide specialist end-of-life care for local adults with a life-limiting illness and support for their loved ones.   

Our Chosen Elephant 

Stampede

Q&A with Artist, Jason Curtis 

Briefly describe your journey as an artist - "Evolving from my previous career as an engineer, I now work freelance as a versatile artist and creative, ranging from exquisitely detailed bespoke leatherwork (SpiderWolf Leather), through dramatic nautical paintings and urban driftwood sculptures, to cute animal cartoons and creepy creations of all kinds. Commissions, likes, loves, follows, comments all welcome! https://linktr.ee/1440creativespirit"

What's the story behind the elephant? - "I would never claim to be an astronomer, though I've always loved the night sky. This elephant is inspired by some of the stars of Lyme Regis, both historical and prehistorical, which I've immortalised in constellations that you won't find anywhere else - only in Lyme Regis!"

What motivated you to take part in the Stampede trail? - "As a young child I grew up in Bermuda, which has historical links with Lyme Regis, hence my particular interest in this trail. I have created designs for sculpture trails all over the UK and raised more than £20K for charities through the sales of my public artworks."

Competition 

Get ready to colour! Enter our exciting kids' colouring competition and bring one of our buses and a friendly elephant to life. Whether you want to colour the bus with bright, bold shades or make the elephant extra special with your favourite colours, this is your chance to show off your creativity. Follow the Stampede by the Sea trail, grab your crayons, markers, or coloured pencils, and let your imagination go wild. We can't wait to see your colourful masterpieces—so start colouring now and you could be in with a chance of winning 1 x Monthly Adult Dorset Ticket – worth £130 and 1 x Monthly Child Dorset Ticket – worth £65! Please note, a parent or guardian over the age of 16 must submit the entry on behalf of the child. Ready, set, colour!

You can download the Stampede by the Sea colouring sheet here.

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