it's going to be flippin' fabulous

Coming July 2025

Across Southend-on-Sea

The huddle arrives summer 2025

Waddle-on-Sea is the latest spectacular art event that will be winging its way across the city of Southend-on-Sea

After a successful partnership on two previous art trails, Hares About Town and Herd In The City, Havens Hospices are delighted to work with Wild in Art again to deliver a third extraordinary public art trail and cultural event throughout the city of Southend-on-Sea.

For over six weeks from July 2025, Southend-on-Sea will be brought to life by a huddle of beautiful painted penguins and baby penguins.

Ways to get involved

Artists

We’re looking for talented artists to transform our plain penguin sculptures into beautiful masterpieces for our Waddle-on-Sea Art Trail.

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Volunteer

Could you get involved in the trail in 2025 and help engage our supporters in this spectacular public art event?

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Groups and schools

Groups clubs and schools can get involved too and adopt their own member of the huddle.

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Businesses

Each penguin is sponsored by local and national businesses and uniquely designed by an artist. Contact us to find out more about becoming a sponsor.

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Why a penguin?

Penguins are caring and compassionate by nature, the perfect symbol of Havens Hospices’ values and Care Teams who work tirelessly to make every day count for every patient and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Just like a huddle of penguins, we offer a calm and friendly space where patients and their families can receive the support they need throughout their life’s journey

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