GIANT mermaid tail sculptures have been set up at Castlepoint for the next two months. 

The 24 blank sculptures will receive a mermaid makeover in an empty warehouse as they are painted with vibrant and colourful designs by artists. 

They will be used for the launch of The Great Tail Trail across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole next spring. 

The trail will raise awareness and vital funds for Julia's House children’s hospice and take their inspiration from the Mermaid Suite at the Corfe Mullen hospice. 

Laura Maidment, public fundraising manager for trail organisers Julia's House children's hospice said: "It was so exciting to see the blank sculptures arriving at Castlepoint.

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"We're looking forward to seeing their transformation over the next two months, and while we'll be keeping most of  the final designs a closely-guarded secret until the trail opens in April, we will be sharing lots of photos and videos on The Great Tail Trail Facebook and Instagram accounts to whet your appetite and build the suspense. 

“Julia’s House would like to say an enormous thank you to Castlepoint, who we are delighted to announce will be the trail’s official Production Partner. As well as sponsoring one of the sculptures on the trail, Castlepoint is also providing a warehouse for our artists to bring their sculptures to life.  

“It will be a great space for artists to work alongside each other as part of this really significant and important community art project." 

The Great Tail Trail opens to the public for eight weeks on April 5, providing a free and family-friendly walking trail with 45 eye-catching mermaid tails positioned in popular locations around the BCP region. 

The remainder of the sculptures for the trail will be painted in art studios around Dorset and across the UK.  

David Pickett, centre manager at Castlepoint, added: “We are proud to be The Great Tail Trail’s official Production Partner and are excited to house the 24 mermaid tail sculptures at Castlepoint as they are transformed by local artists.  

“Most importantly, we are glad to be supporting Julia’s House – a vital charity that provides life-changing care to families in Dorset with seriously ill children.  

“At Castlepoint, we are dedicated to supporting a range of community initiatives and look forward to seeing the tails in their full vibrant glory when the trail goes live in April.”