It’s been a whopping 75 years since Snoopy first came bounding on to the comic strip scene, and the Fleet Street Quarter is paying homage to this landmark milestone in the form of a free-to-visit art trail. The trail in question features twelve uniquely-designed sculptures of the most beloved beagle of all time. They’ve been hidden around the Quarter this festive season for us lucky Londoners to discover, without having to pay a penny. And there’s still time to go pay them a visit.
Fleet Street Quarter’s Snoopy sculpture trail
The Snoopy sculpture trail has been curated in partnership with Wild in Art, an organisation that is no stranger to filling the streets of London with gorgeous things to gawp at. This particular art trail celebrates both the 75th anniversary of the world-famous Peanuts comic strip and the rich storytelling heritage of the area in which the trail can be found.
The installation features a dozen Snoopy sculptures, each of which has been uniquely designed by a different artist. Each artist has created their own individual interpretation of the much-loved cartoon character on his famous red doghouse. And a bespoke audio soundtrack accompanies the adorable trail of sculptures. Participating artists include Becky Smith (social media sensation) and Fran Preston-Gannon (award-winning children’s author).
Fleet Street is the historic heart of the UK’s newspaper industry and comic strip culture. The Snoopy sculpture trail seamlessly bridges the past and the present, seeing the legendary cartoon return to the very streets on which it was printed for many years.
Don’t stress if you can’t spot all of the Snoopy sculptures immediately. The team behind the trail has conveniently created a map to help you find all of the Snoopy pieces. You’ll find him outside the visitors’ information centre near St. Paul’s and outside St. Bride’s Church, among other spots.
The celebrations also mark the start of Fleet Street Quarter’s partnership with the National Literacy Trust. This partnership comes just in time for 2026 to be launched as the National Year of Reading. This initiative is being launched by the Department for Education in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust to promote the power and enjoyment of reading. The Quarter is also gearing up to host its second annual literary festival, the ‘Festival of Words’.
Alexander Armstrong, ambassador for the National Literacy Trust, commented:
“It’s a great privilege to start the festive season by switching on the lights here in Fleet Street, Britain’s home of storytelling, and to launch such a special partnership that highlights and supports the vital work of the National Literacy Trust. Reading opens doors, ignites imaginations and connects generations, and that’s something truly worth celebrating this Christmas and beyond.”
The Snoopy sculpture trail is winding its way around the Fleet Street Quarter until January 16. Find out more about the trail, and check out the trail map, here.
