
Stampede by the Sea is coming!
From 28th March to 27th May, Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis will be transformed into a giant art trail, which will involve the whole community.
The aim is to raise vital funds for Weldmar Hospicecare, as well as awareness of our services in the area.

A very special herd of elephants will be arriving in Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis!
The area will be transformed into vibrant, fun, and free art trail that local families and visitors will never forget. Thirty striking and colourful large elephants will be waiting to be discovered, each designed and painted by talented artists. The trail will conclude with each sculpture being auctioned for charity. Our Mini Herd of baby elephants, mostly designed by local schools, will also be on the trail in local shops, businesses or public spaces.
Stampede by the Sea is raising 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.

Remember a loved one on our Memory Elephant
They say that elephants never forget, and this incredible sculpture includes a beautiful and permanent way to remember your loved one – both those who experienced Weldmar’s compassion and care, and the wider community in Dorset.
It will be part of our stunning art trail in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis in spring 2025, and then find its forever home at our Inpatient Unit gardens in Dorchester.
Find out more here
Win Rainbow from our Mini Herd!
You can win your very own piece of the Stampede by the Sea trail! Rainbow has been created by father and daughter team, Jay and Minty Stevenson. It is on display throughout the trail at Gunz barbers’ shop on East Street in Bridport, and he’s the prize in our very special raffle!
Get your tickets today!
Get your Stampede Raffle tickets here
Elephant Paint and Prosecco Parties!
Join us for fun, fizz, and elephant painting every Thursday evening during April! Our Paint and Prosecco evenings will be great sociable events – your ticket includes your own miniature elephant to paint, fizz and/or soft drinks, and nibbles, plus a donation to Weldmar Hospicecare.
Get your friends together and book tickets today! Our Paint and Prosecco Parties are supported by Farrow and Ball, who are supplying the paint for you to use!
Find out more and book your tickets
Book tickets for our Farewell Event
After the trail, there will be a final gathering of the herd, as all of the elephants will be on display together at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester.
Our Farewell Event takes place from the 14th to the 18th June.
Find out more and book your tickets
Join our Charity Auction
The grand finale of Stampede by the Sea will be our Charity Auction, where our elephants will find their forever homes.
The auction takes place on Thursday 19th June, at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester, and online. Attendance is by invitation, so please register your interest today if you would like to consider purchasing a sculpture, and help create a lasting legacy for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Register for our Charity Auction here