Trunks across the Thames 2026
After months of excitement and anticipation, the streets, parks and public spaces of Slough and Windsor have been transformed by a spectacular herd of more than 90 beautifully decorated elephant sculptures as Trunks across the Thames, a Wild in Art event brought by Thames Hospice, now officially open.
From 13 July to 13 Sept, these incredible larger-than-life artworks will transform the community into one giant outdoor gallery, inviting families, friends, neighbours and visitors to explore, discover and make memories together.
The trail is completely free, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy. Whether following the full route or discovering just a few elephants along the way, visitors can enjoy a unique summer experience across Windsor and Slough while learning more about the work of Thames Hospice.
Thousands of people are expected to follow the trail throughout the summer, making it one of the region’s biggest and most colourful events of the year.
Have you seen the herd?
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Meet the baby elephants designed and painted by schools, community organisations and other places of learning.
Your donations make a BIG difference
More and more people are living with life-limiting conditions and need specialist care like ours to help them have the best quality of life, to the end of life. Our care, delivered at the Hospice and in peopleβs homes, supports the physical, emotional and social needs of every patient and their loved ones.
Our care is free at the point of use, but unlike the NHS, we are not fully government funded. We need Β£39,000 each day to care for local families who need our vital support. Our care is only made possible thanks to the generosity of our local community β every donation, gift in Will, charity shop purchase and events like Trunks across the Thames makes a difference.
We are committed to ensuring we are always a place of hope and dedicated to providing care and support to all those who need us, when and where they need it, today and for generations to come.
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Charity Auction
After the excitement of our trail across Slough and Windsor in the Summer of 2026, our incredible elephants will be auctioned to raise vital funds for Thames Hospice.
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Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events which enrich, entertain, inform and connect communities β giving people of all ages a voice through art.
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πβ¨Take a little piece of the trail home!
Our exclusive Trunks across the Thames merchandise is available from selected Thames Hospice shops, our special pop-up shop at The Observatory in Slough and also our online shop!
Link in bio or https://www.thameshospiceshop.org.uk/
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Whether youβre treating yourself or picking up a gift for someone special, take a little piece of the herd home with you.
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Swipe to discover where you can pick up your Trunks across the Thames memento. π
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ποΈShop the merch.
πSupport Thames Hospice.
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π±π Unlock even more trail fun with the official Trunks across the Thames app!
Track down the herd, explore the trail and unlock rewards along the way, including competitions, exclusive offers, giveaways and plenty of surprises. πβ¨
Β£1.45 from your in-app purchase fee will be donated to Thames Hospice.π
A huge thank you to @gwruk for sponsoring the app and helping make your trail adventure even more exciting πβ¨
Download the app and make the most of your Trunks across the Thames adventure!
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Our CEO, Dr Rachael de Caux, joined BBC Radio Berkshire this morning to celebrate the launch of Trunks across the Thames.Β π
Rachael shared the inspiration behind the trail, why elephants are such a meaningful symbol for Thames Hospice, and how we hope the trail will bring communities together while encouraging important conversations about hospice care.
The trail is now live until 13 September, with over 90 beautifully decorated elephant sculptures waiting to be discovered across Slough, Windsor, Eton and Maidenhead.
Download the app and discover the herd today!
https://trunksacrossthethames.co.uk/app/
Listen to Rachaelβs full interview on BBC Radio Berkshire here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ymkm
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πβ¨ The wait is over… Trunks across the Thames is officially open!
After months of creativity, collaboration and community spirit, the herd is finally ready to be discovered across Slough and Windsor.
From the incredible artists and dedicated sponsors to the schools, volunteers and supporters who have helped bring this trail to life, thank you for being part of the journey. Together, youβve created
something truly special.
Get exploring everyone, discover the herd and uncover stories behind each unique sculpture. Β Donβt forget you can download the Trunks across the Thames app which brings the trail to life Β with interactive features and to collect rewards and track your progress on the trail.
The elephants are ready. Are you? π
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π The final preparations are underway…
While most of us are sleeping tonight, the incredible team @collardgroupltd will be working into the early hours to get the herd safely into place, ready for Trunks across the Thames to launch tomorrow!
A huge thank you to Collard Group for all their hard work, and to @berkeley_group for providing the concrete plinths our elephants will stand proudly on throughout the trail. π
By morning, the elephants will be out in the wild across Slough and Windsor, ready to be discovered… ππβ¨
#TrunksacrosstheThames #ThamesHospice #TheHerdIsComing #WildInArt #OurHerd