Go on a wild adventure in Croydon!

Welcome to Croydon Stands Tall – a fun and free 10-week art trail from 21st August to 27th October 2023.

30 giant giraffe sculptures and 30 baby giraffe sculptures have appeared across Croydon town centre, waiting to be discovered by you!

Each of the 30 large giraffe sculpture have been beautifully decorated by an artist and sponsored by a local business. 29 of our baby giraffe sculptures have been created by schools and community groups from across the borough.

Also on the trail is our Lionesses tribute baby giraffe, marking the first women’s English team to reach a World Cup Final since 1966. Find ‘Sweet Caroline’ in BOXPARK Croydon. 

Pick up a trail map and download the Croydon Stands Tall mobile app to help you navigate the trail, discover new places, and unlock exciting rewards and discounts.

Following a farewell weekend in which they will be displayed together, the giant giraffe sculptures will be auctioned off at a special event to raise funds that will support our charity partner, Crisis Skylight Croydon.

Join the adventure and see how many giraffes you can spot! Will you find them all?

Win a family day out to London Zoo!

Here’s your chance to win 4 tickets to London Zoo on a day of your choice!

All you have to do is collect all sculptures from the #CroydonStandsTall trail using the official app and you will be automatically entered into the prize draw

Download the FREE Croydon Stands Tall app to get started.

Terms and conditions apply. Click here for full details.

FAQs

Is the trail free?

Yes! It is completely free to follow the Croydon Stands Tall art trail.

The Croydon Stands Tall app, trail map and trail certificate also come a no cost.

Where will the sculptures be located?

The sculptures will be located in various locations across Croydon town centre. You can download our trail map which provides information about the locations for both large and small sculptures.

Where can I get hold of a trail map?

You can collect your trail map from any of the following locations:

  • Croydon Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
  • East Croydon Station, Croydon CR0 1LF
  • Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG
  • Leonardo Hotels, Wellesley Rd, Croydon CR0 9XY
  • Tramlink Shop, Suffolk House, George Street, East, Croydon CR0 1PE
  • West Croydon Station, London Rd, Croydon CR0 2TA
  • Whitgift Information Desk, Whitgift Shopping Centre,  North End, Croydon CR0 1LP

How easy will it be to see the sculptures?

28 of the 30 locations for the larger sculptures have been chosen as they are fully accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2 of the 30 larger sculptures are located in Centrale & Whitgift Shopping Centres. Please check opening hours before you visit.

The baby giraffes require a little more care and are positioned by windows inside shops and businesses that are open during working days. However some local restrictions may apply.

Croydon BID and Wild in Art cannot be held liable for any sculptures that are unavailable for viewing.

Is the trail accessible?

The trail is step-free. There are accessible train, tram and bus stations along the route. We cannot guarantee that road works or other unanticipated events will not compromise the accessibility of the sculptures but we have done everything we can to ensure that they will be accessible.

What happens if a sculpture is vandalised?

The locations of our sculptures are purposefully chosen to avoid vandalism. In most Wild in Art trails this is a rare occurrence. Decisions about vandalism are made on a case-by-case basis. Principally, all efforts will be made to restore the sculpture.

If you need to report a vandalised or damaged sculpture, please call: 020 8603 0050

Who’s paying for the sculptures to be made and designed?

All large sculptures on the trail are sponsored by a business. The small sculptures have been funded by schools participating in the Croydon Stands Tall Learning Programme.

How can I support Crisis through the trail? Are there any fundraising activities available?

Yes, we would be delighted if you chose to support Crisis! You can Donate to Crisis online by clicking here, or you can scan the QR code that you’ll find on each sculpture plinth.

If you’re keen to do some fundraising, take on the trail as a sponsored challenge and raise funds for Crisis by visiting as many sculptures as you can. You can get top tips for fundraising on the Crisis website here.

 

What happens to the sculptures at the end of the trail?

The Farewell Weekend will be the last chance to see them out in public, take your final selfies, and join in on lots of activities. After that the sculptures will be auctioned to raise money for Crisis.

Can I buy a blank sculpture?

Blank sculptures, both large and small, are not available to buy currently. This is to protect the value of the sculptures at the auction which will raise funds for Crisis.

The Trail Map

Collect your trail map from any of the following locations:

  • Croydon Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
  • East Croydon Station, Croydon CR0 1LF
  • Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG
  • Leonardo Hotels, Wellesley Rd, Croydon CR0 9XY
  • Tramlink Shop, Suffolk House, George Street, East, Croydon CR0 1PE
  • West Croydon Station, London Rd, Croydon CR0 2TA
  • Whitgift Information Desk, Whitgift Shopping Centre,  North End, Croydon CR0 1LP

The Croydon Stands Tall App

Download the FREE Croydon Stands Tall app to discover the sculptures, collect rewards and track your trail steps with the pedometer.

 

Trail Certificate

Exciting news for trail finishers! You can proudly show off your achievement with an official certificate. Available to collect from the Whitgift Information Desk.

Unlock all sculptures via the Croydon Stands Tall app and present your tally to redeem your exclusive certificate.

 

 

Join in the fun

Farewell Weekend

Don’t miss your final chance to bid your favourite sculpture goodbye at our Farewell Weekend before they are auctioned off to find their forever homes.

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Charity Auction

The finale event of Croydon Stands Tall will see all the large sculptures go under the hammer in a bidding spectacular, with funds raised supporting the work of Crisis.

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Sculptures Created

100+

Events Delivered

11m+

Participants Attended

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