Things to do London: Follow a trail of 16 colourful turtles around central London
Celebrities including Ronnie Wood and John Cleese have backed the Tusk Turtle Trail in London.
Looking for something fun to do in London this summer? Then look no further than the Tusk Turtle Trail.
16 colourful turtle installations have appeared across some of the capital’s most recognisable locations in honour of African conservation charity Tusk.
The sculptures’ distinctive backdrops have been supported by Art of London, Shaftesbury Capital and The View from The Shard.
Locations include Covent Garden, Carnaby Street, Leicester Square, St James’s Market and Piccadilly Circus in the West End’s world-class art district, and the top of The Shard.
The trail is open to the public, offering a fun and inspiring way to explore London with the family while raising awareness about marine conservation.
A specially designed digital map is available for download from the website, guiding visitors from one sculpture to the next.
Each turtle sculpture is a unique creation, designed by renowned artists and celebrities to raise awareness and support for marine conservation across Africa.
Participating artists include: The Rolling Stones guitarist and Tusk ambassador, Ronnie Wood; Dragons’ Den stars and entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett; English actor and comedian and his wife John and Jen Cleese.
Tusk Ambassadors and artists Hannah Shergold and Jemma Powell; British photographer Rankin; writer and artist Harland Miller; British illustrator Ralph Steadman and others.
Each turtle sculpture has been generously sponsored by a Tusk partner or supporter.
The trail will run until September 2025.