St Luke’s Guiding Lights
Beaming with pride!
Our Art Trail is open now and runs until Sunday 13 September 2026
St Luke’s Guiding Lights is now shining across Plymouth, bringing a spectacular trail of stunning lighthouse sculptures to Britain’s Ocean City. More than 40 beautifully designed lighthouse sculptures are guiding visitors on a magical journey through the city’s streets and waterfront until 13 September.
As you explore Plymouth, you’ll discover one striking lighthouse after another, each transformed by talented local and regional artists and proudly sponsored by local businesses. Find out more about the Art Trail and our interactive app here.
Alongside the excitement of the trail, Guiding Lights has a much deeper purpose: raising vital funds and awareness for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. Every lighthouse helps support the expert end of life care St Luke’s provides for patients and their families across Plymouth, West Devon, Dartmoor and the South Hams.
The project was launched last year with the unveiling of the trail’s first full-size lighthouse, a vibrant tribute to Plymouth and its people created by celebrated artist and St Luke’s patron Brian Pollard. It was joined by a smaller sea-inspired lighthouse designed by popular local mural artist Mrs Murals, which travelled across the community inspiring supporters and budding artists ahead of the trail.
Hundreds of artists submitted designs to transform blank lighthouse sculptures into imaginative works of art. Following a rigorous selection process, an experienced panel shortlisted the designs before sponsors and the Guiding Lights team made the final choices for this summer’s trail.
Once the trail comes to an end in September, the sculptures will take centre stage at a grand auction finale, where they will go under the hammer to raise even more funds for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.
Roaming Lighthouse Exhibition
Look out for our travelling Guiding Lights – 10 medium-sized lighthouses visiting communities across the St Luke’s catchment area.
• Salcombe Brewery Tap House | 6–19 July
• Kingsbridge (3 locations: Harbour House Gallery, Kingsbridge Library & Velarde Gallery) | 20 July–2 August
• St Luke’s charity shop, Tavistock | 3–16 August
• Dartmoor Zoo | 17–30 August
• Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe, Barrow Centre | 31 August–13 September
Catch these sculptures on the move and experience the creativity of the trail in even more locations.
Our Presenting Partner
A big thank you to our Presenting Partner Morgan Sindall Construction. We are honoured to have such a community driven local business supporting us. You can learn more about their work and why they decided to support St Luke’s Guiding Lights here.
A Wild in Art Event
Working in partnership with Wild in Art, this colourful and exciting art trail will engage local communities, schools and businesses, and bring thousands of visitors into the city. All the while raising awareness of St Luke’s and the importance of the care we provide.
Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events which enrich, entertain, inform and connect communities – giving people of all ages a voice through art.
Why lighthouses?
The lighthouse theme was selected for its symbolic relevance and its strong link to Plymouth’s maritime history and Smeaton’s Tower on the Hoe. Lighthouses traditionally provide a guiding light for those who are weathering stormy seas and searching for safety, and this echoes what St Luke’s offers our patients and their loved ones, helping them find their way in times of great difficulty and uncertainty.
Seeing our organisation as a guiding light also fits in well with St Luke’s commitment to shine a beacon of compassion across Plymouth and the surrounding area, not only supporting and advising patients and families, but also liaising with and guiding other health and care professionals to make sure everyone has the best end of life support possible.
Guiding Lights App
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How Lighthouses support St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
Lighthouses are navigators for those who are weathering stormy seas. The first lighthouse built on the treacherous Eddystone Rock, was a pioneering project, just as St Luke’s has been a trailblazer for hospice care in Plymouth, Southwest Devon and East Cornwall. We put our patients first, delivering care in their homes and at our specialist unit at Turnchapel and shine the spotlight on encouraging conversations around death, dying and bereavement.
Donate today to support your local hospice
A Wild in Art Event
Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events which enrich, entertain, inform and connect communities – giving people of all ages a voice through art.
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Art Trail & Auction in aid of St Luke's Hospice coming to Plymouth 6th July – 13th September
Shout out to our lovely volunteers who are out today putting up the signs ahead of tomorrow`s @stlukesplymouth Midnight Walk. They took a little break for a quick photo with `Sanctuary` by @aliceoliviaart 📷
Don`t forget that our sculptures on the 5mile Midnight Walk route (Plymouth city centre, The Hoe and The Barbican) will be beautifully lit up tomorrow by @pl1events for one night only! Shining bright for St Luke`s and lighting up the way for all taking part, they`ll be the perfect backdrop for your family snaps 💙
Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction
Shout out to our lovely volunteers who are out today putting up the signs ahead of tomorrow`s @stlukesplymouth Midnight Walk. They took a little break for a quick photo with `Sanctuary` by @aliceoliviaart 📷
Don`t forget that our sculptures on the 5mile Midnight Walk route (Plymouth city centre, The Hoe and The Barbican) will be beautifully lit up tomorrow by @pl1events for one night only! Shining bright for St Luke`s and lighting up the way for all taking part, they`ll be the perfect backdrop for your family snaps 💙
Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction …
@michaelspiersjewellers have been proud supporters of @stlukesplymouth for many years and we are forever grateful for their kindness and generosity.
Events like this simply wouldn`t happen without a helping hand from big-hearted local businesses like Michael Spiers 💙
A massive thank you for sponsoring `Spotlight` by @natalie_ratcliffe_ as well as `Supernova` – our shining in-memory lighthouse, painted by St Luke`s staff and volunteers.
We hope everyone enjoys finding these beautiful beacons this summer 🌞
Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction
@michaelspiersjewellers have been proud supporters of @stlukesplymouth for many years and we are forever grateful for their kindness and generosity.
Events like this simply wouldn`t happen without a helping hand from big-hearted local businesses like Michael Spiers 💙
A massive thank you for sponsoring `Spotlight` by @natalie_ratcliffe_ as well as `Supernova` – our shining in-memory lighthouse, painted by St Luke`s staff and volunteers.
We hope everyone enjoys finding these beautiful beacons this summer 🌞
Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction …
🙌 Kids will absolutely love our Lighthouse Passport & Sticker Book!
Every single lighthouse design has its own sticker, with spaces to fill in and even rate each sculpture. It`s a fantastic way to keep the little ones busy during your coffee pit stops and a brilliant way to keep them reading and writing over the summer holidays.
Pick one up from the Tourist Information Centre or one of the St Luke`s charity shops in the city centre and on the Barbican. Limited numbers are available, so be quick! 🏃♂️
All proceeds support @stlukesplymouth 💙
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction
🙌 Kids will absolutely love our Lighthouse Passport & Sticker Book!
Every single lighthouse design has its own sticker, with spaces to fill in and even rate each sculpture. It`s a fantastic way to keep the little ones busy during your coffee pit stops and a brilliant way to keep them reading and writing over the summer holidays.
Pick one up from the Tourist Information Centre or one of the St Luke`s charity shops in the city centre and on the Barbican. Limited numbers are available, so be quick! 🏃♂️
All proceeds support @stlukesplymouth 💙
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction …
🚚 Special delivery! Today, we delivered the 41 Little Lights painted by local schools and community groups to @theboxplymouth where they`ll stay until 13th September 🎉
We then visited the beautiful Salcombe to drop off 10 Roaming Exhibition sculptures at @salcombetaphouse 💙 They`ll stay there until 19 July before moving to Kingsbridge.
⭐ You can WIN one of the Roaming Exhibition lighthouses by taking part in our Raffle to raise funds for @stlukesplymouth. DETAILS IN BIO.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction
🚚 Special delivery! Today, we delivered the 41 Little Lights painted by local schools and community groups to @theboxplymouth where they`ll stay until 13th September 🎉
We then visited the beautiful Salcombe to drop off 10 Roaming Exhibition sculptures at @salcombetaphouse 💙 They`ll stay there until 19 July before moving to Kingsbridge.
⭐ You can WIN one of the Roaming Exhibition lighthouses by taking part in our Raffle to raise funds for @stlukesplymouth. DETAILS IN BIO.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction …
Today`s the big day! St Luke`s Guiding Lights art trail is now officially open 🎉
Download the app or pick up your copy of the trail map and get exploring! Printed maps are available from the Tourist Information Centre or @stlukesplymouth charity shops in the city centre and on the Barbican.
We’d love to see your photos, so please share them in the comments below! 💙
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction
Today`s the big day! St Luke`s Guiding Lights art trail is now officially open 🎉
Download the app or pick up your copy of the trail map and get exploring! Printed maps are available from the Tourist Information Centre or @stlukesplymouth charity shops in the city centre and on the Barbican.
We’d love to see your photos, so please share them in the comments below! 💙
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction …
👉 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 👈
St Luke`s Guiding Lights art trail runs from Monday 6th July until 13th September 2026. This public art trail is raising funds for @stlukesplymouth and after 10 weeks, the 2.4m lighthouses as well as well the smaller 1m tall Roaming Exhibition sculptures will go under the hammer at a Grand Auction on 1 October.
📲 HOW TO FIND THEM
Download the official St Luke`s Guiding Lights app which is now live!
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play for £1.99. Proceeds from each purchase is donated to St Luke`s.
🗺️ PRINTED MAPS
Printed maps are available from Tourist Information Centre and St Luke`s charity shops in the city centre and on the Barbican. Suggested donation £2
🎁 MERCHANDISE
There`s a fantastic selection of trail merchandise available, including Sticker Books, pin badges, Lukey The Lighthouse story books, tea towels, lighthouse bracelets, Paint Your Own Lighthouse kits, postcards and canvas bags. Find them in Tourist Information Centre and St Luke`s charity shops in Plymouth city centre and on the Barbican.
🚨 LITTLE LIGHTS
41 medium lighthouses decorated by local schools and community groups are on display at @The Box from 7 July to 13 September. Once the trail is over, these will return to their owners.
👣 ROAMING EXHIBITION
Look out for our travelling Guiding Lights – 10 medium-sized lighthouses visiting communities across the St Luke’s catchment area. Find them near where you are:
• Salcombe Brewery Tap House | 6–19 July
• Kingsbridge (3 locations: Harbour House Gallery, Kingsbridge Library & Velarde Gallery) | 20 July–2 August
• St Luke’s charity shop, Tavistock | 3–16 August
• Dartmoor Zoo | 17–30 August
• Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe, Barrow Centre | 31 August–13 September
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction
👉 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 👈
St Luke`s Guiding Lights art trail runs from Monday 6th July until 13th September 2026. This public art trail is raising funds for @stlukesplymouth and after 10 weeks, the 2.4m lighthouses as well as well the smaller 1m tall Roaming Exhibition sculptures will go under the hammer at a Grand Auction on 1 October.
📲 HOW TO FIND THEM
Download the official St Luke`s Guiding Lights app which is now live!
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play for £1.99. Proceeds from each purchase is donated to St Luke`s.
🗺️ PRINTED MAPS
Printed maps are available from Tourist Information Centre and St Luke`s charity shops in the city centre and on the Barbican. Suggested donation £2
🎁 MERCHANDISE
There`s a fantastic selection of trail merchandise available, including Sticker Books, pin badges, Lukey The Lighthouse story books, tea towels, lighthouse bracelets, Paint Your Own Lighthouse kits, postcards and canvas bags. Find them in Tourist Information Centre and St Luke`s charity shops in Plymouth city centre and on the Barbican.
🚨 LITTLE LIGHTS
41 medium lighthouses decorated by local schools and community groups are on display at @The Box from 7 July to 13 September. Once the trail is over, these will return to their owners.
👣 ROAMING EXHIBITION
Look out for our travelling Guiding Lights – 10 medium-sized lighthouses visiting communities across the St Luke’s catchment area. Find them near where you are:
• Salcombe Brewery Tap House | 6–19 July
• Kingsbridge (3 locations: Harbour House Gallery, Kingsbridge Library & Velarde Gallery) | 20 July–2 August
• St Luke’s charity shop, Tavistock | 3–16 August
• Dartmoor Zoo | 17–30 August
• Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe, Barrow Centre | 31 August–13 September
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction …
The trail launches on Monday! Quite a few of our eye-catching lighthouses will be in the city centre area. Download the app or pick up your printed map from one of the St Luke`s Hospice Plymouth charity shops in the City Centre or the Barbican and get exploring!
Thank you for your kind words @plymcitycentre 💙
A @wildinart art trail in aid of @stlukesplymouth. Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction
The trail launches on Monday! Quite a few of our eye-catching lighthouses will be in the city centre area. Download the app or pick up your printed map from one of the St Luke`s Hospice Plymouth charity shops in the City Centre or the Barbican and get exploring!
Thank you for your kind words @plymcitycentre 💙
A @wildinart art trail in aid of @stlukesplymouth. Presenting Partner – @morgansindallconstruction …
Beaming through the streets of Plymouth! Bear with as we`re installing all the stunning @stlukesplymouth Guiding Lights sculptures ahead of this shining @wildinart trail starting on Monday 6th July!
Get ahead and download our trail app or pick up a printed map. ⭐ Full details on our website.
Huge thanks to @burcombehaulage for taking the weight off our shoulders today – literally, and to everyone helping, including our volunteers, @airventservices @pyramidelectrical @stormforceroofing & Inch Recycling Solutions.
Presenting Partner @morgansindallconstruction 💙
Beaming through the streets of Plymouth! Bear with as we`re installing all the stunning @stlukesplymouth Guiding Lights sculptures ahead of this shining @wildinart trail starting on Monday 6th July!
Get ahead and download our trail app or pick up a printed map. ⭐ Full details on our website.
Huge thanks to @burcombehaulage for taking the weight off our shoulders today – literally, and to everyone helping, including our volunteers, @airventservices @pyramidelectrical @stormforceroofing & Inch Recycling Solutions.
Presenting Partner @morgansindallconstruction 💙 …