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
It`s the British Firework Championships in Plymouth today & tomorrow, and we have just the right lighthouse sculpture to celebrate with! Have you collected it on the app yet?
Meet `Let’s Celebrate` by @judithopsblum kindly sponsored by Lighthouse Charity @wearelighthousecharity . `Let’s Celebrate’ is focused on the vibrancy of Plymouth. The lighthouse is wrapped by the city’s landscape, with a bright firework display celebrating events through the year. The buildings glow with colour as they’re lit up across the cityscape.
We hope you have a marvelous time on Plymouth Hoe tonight and tomorrow.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction for supporting @stlukesplymouth Guiding Lights art trail.
It`s the British Firework Championships in Plymouth today & tomorrow, and we have just the right lighthouse sculpture to celebrate with! Have you collected it on the app yet?
Meet `Let’s Celebrate` by @judithopsblum kindly sponsored by Lighthouse Charity @wearelighthousecharity . `Let’s Celebrate’ is focused on the vibrancy of Plymouth. The lighthouse is wrapped by the city’s landscape, with a bright firework display celebrating events through the year. The buildings glow with colour as they’re lit up across the cityscape.
We hope you have a marvelous time on Plymouth Hoe tonight and tomorrow.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction for supporting @stlukesplymouth Guiding Lights art trail. …
Meet the lovely @mariajoannedesigns, amazing local artist behind `Don`t Feed The Gulls` lighthouse. This fun-size roaming sculpture has been kindly sponsored by Royal Arch Chapter @devonfreemasons
Currently on display at @stlukesplymouth charity shop in Tavistock, this lighthouse celebrates Plymouth’s mischievous seagulls — bold, brazen and forever eyeing up whatever you’re eating. Packed with bright colour, melting ice cream and playful detail, it’s a joyful nod to a city classic… just don’t feed them!
Keep a close eye on this pesky flock, it`ll be flying away to Dartmoor Zoo in the afternoon on Monday 17th August.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction.
Meet the lovely @mariajoannedesigns, amazing local artist behind `Don`t Feed The Gulls` lighthouse. This fun-size roaming sculpture has been kindly sponsored by Royal Arch Chapter @devonfreemasons
Currently on display at @stlukesplymouth charity shop in Tavistock, this lighthouse celebrates Plymouth’s mischievous seagulls — bold, brazen and forever eyeing up whatever you’re eating. Packed with bright colour, melting ice cream and playful detail, it’s a joyful nod to a city classic… just don’t feed them!
Keep a close eye on this pesky flock, it`ll be flying away to Dartmoor Zoo in the afternoon on Monday 17th August.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction. …
🪻Standing proudly among the Armada Way wildflower gardens is the `Wildflower Wonder` by @amy_wormald, kindly sponsored by @burcombehaulage, who helped us enormously on the sculpture install day.
Wildflower Wonder is a celebration of colour inspired by native UK wildflowers found in the Plymouth area. As well as being essential for a healthy eco-system, native wildflowers have made a significant contribution to modern medicine.
This floral masterpiece, will be helping us raise funds for @stlukesplymouth when it goes to auction on 1st October. Potential bidders can register interest now!
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction.
🪻Standing proudly among the Armada Way wildflower gardens is the `Wildflower Wonder` by @amy_wormald, kindly sponsored by @burcombehaulage, who helped us enormously on the sculpture install day.
Wildflower Wonder is a celebration of colour inspired by native UK wildflowers found in the Plymouth area. As well as being essential for a healthy eco-system, native wildflowers have made a significant contribution to modern medicine.
This floral masterpiece, will be helping us raise funds for @stlukesplymouth when it goes to auction on 1st October. Potential bidders can register interest now!
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction. …
📸 It`s the Sunday photo roll-call!! Which lighthouses have you found this week? We`d love to see! Share your photos in comments or tag us in your stories.
Today, we want to shine a light on the beautiful beacons waiting to be discovered at the @royalwilliamyd 💙
MEET:
🕊️ Let the Light in by @katieibbott.art, kindly sponsored by TEC Construction
🪩 Spotlight by @natalie_ratcliffe_ , kindly sponsored by @michaelspiersjewellers
🌳 City to Hills by @iamlaurie, kindly sponsored by @davidmaymotorltd
⚓ Mr. Smee-ton by @reillycreative, kindly sponsored by Bailey Partnership @baileypartnership
🐋 Whale Watcher by @andrea_brown_artist , kindly sponsored by Jem Scaffolding & Obedair
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction for supporting @stlukesplymouth Guiding Lights art trail.
📸 It`s the Sunday photo roll-call!! Which lighthouses have you found this week? We`d love to see! Share your photos in comments or tag us in your stories.
Today, we want to shine a light on the beautiful beacons waiting to be discovered at the @royalwilliamyd 💙
MEET:
🕊️ Let the Light in by @katieibbott.art, kindly sponsored by TEC Construction
🪩 Spotlight by @natalie_ratcliffe_ , kindly sponsored by @michaelspiersjewellers
🌳 City to Hills by @iamlaurie, kindly sponsored by @davidmaymotorltd
⚓ Mr. Smee-ton by @reillycreative, kindly sponsored by Bailey Partnership @baileypartnership
🐋 Whale Watcher by @andrea_brown_artist , kindly sponsored by Jem Scaffolding & Obedair
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction for supporting @stlukesplymouth Guiding Lights art trail. …
Take part in our survey for a chance to snap up a HUGE merchandise bundle, including:
x 1 Guiding Lights Tote Bag
X 1 Guiding Lights Postcard
x 1 Guiding Lights Pin Badge
x 1 Guiding Lights Wish Bracelet
x 1 Guiding Lights Paint Your Own Lighthouse kit
x 1 Guiding Lights Tea Towel
x 1 Guiding Lights Lukey The Lighthouse Book
👉 Follow the QR code on the back of your printed map or see our bio for details.
Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction
Take part in our survey for a chance to snap up a HUGE merchandise bundle, including:
x 1 Guiding Lights Tote Bag
X 1 Guiding Lights Postcard
x 1 Guiding Lights Pin Badge
x 1 Guiding Lights Wish Bracelet
x 1 Guiding Lights Paint Your Own Lighthouse kit
x 1 Guiding Lights Tea Towel
x 1 Guiding Lights Lukey The Lighthouse Book
👉 Follow the QR code on the back of your printed map or see our bio for details.
Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction …
It`s National Lighthouse Day and we have plenty of beautiful beacons for you to find this summer.
Explore Plymouth and make the most of your family summer holidays in Devon, all while supporting @stlukesplymouth
St Luke`s Guiding Lights – a @wildinart art trail in aid of St Luke`s Hospice. Presenting Partner Morgan Sindall Construction. Ends 13 September.
It`s National Lighthouse Day and we have plenty of beautiful beacons for you to find this summer.
Explore Plymouth and make the most of your family summer holidays in Devon, all while supporting @stlukesplymouth
St Luke`s Guiding Lights – a @wildinart art trail in aid of St Luke`s Hospice. Presenting Partner Morgan Sindall Construction. Ends 13 September. …
WHAT CAN £1.99 GET YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER?
✅ HOURS OF EXPLORING PLYMOUTH
✅ DISCOVER 40+ GIANT LIGHTHOUSE SCULPTURES
✅ FAMILY PHOTOS
✅ OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
✅ SUPPORTING LOCAL HOSPICE CARE
THE GUIDING LIGHTS TRAIL APP COSTS JUST £1.99
CAN YOU FIND THEM ALL BEFORE THE TRAIL ENDS?
ST LUKE`S GUIDING LIGHTS PLYMOUTH
6 JULY – 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION
WHAT CAN £1.99 GET YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER?
✅ HOURS OF EXPLORING PLYMOUTH
✅ DISCOVER 40+ GIANT LIGHTHOUSE SCULPTURES
✅ FAMILY PHOTOS
✅ OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
✅ SUPPORTING LOCAL HOSPICE CARE
THE GUIDING LIGHTS TRAIL APP COSTS JUST £1.99
CAN YOU FIND THEM ALL BEFORE THE TRAIL ENDS?
ST LUKE`S GUIDING LIGHTS PLYMOUTH
6 JULY – 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION …
🚶You have walked well over 500miles! Can you do 500 more?
We love following your progress on the Guiding Lights art trail app, seeing your selfies and learning your favourites. We cannot thank you enough for supporting @stlukesplymouth this summer, all while exploring Plymouth and spending time with your friends and family. 👏
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction.
🚶You have walked well over 500miles! Can you do 500 more?
We love following your progress on the Guiding Lights art trail app, seeing your selfies and learning your favourites. We cannot thank you enough for supporting @stlukesplymouth this summer, all while exploring Plymouth and spending time with your friends and family. 👏
Thank you to our Presenting Partner – Morgan Sindall Construction. …