Crystal Peaks have big plans for Pride of Yorkshire
Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre has been part of Sheffield’s sculpture trails from the very beginning – supporting both the Herd of Sheffield and the Bears of Sheffield. Now the centre is preparing to play its part once again for Pride of Yorkshire 2026.
Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre has roared into action as one of the first businesses to back Pride of Yorkshire. Signing up for their third sculpture trail with Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, the centre will once again play a starring role when 150 lions and 150 cubs take to the streets of South Yorkshire next summer.
For Centre Manager Lee Greenwood, getting involved is an easy decision:
“This campaign is a no-brainer for us. It brings new people into the centre, it excites our community, and it supports a hospital that means something to every family in South Yorkshire.”
Backing the Bears of Sheffield
During the Bears in 2021, Crystal Peaks was full of trail activity. Families hunted down sculptures across the centre, joined workshops, and enjoyed mini-trails. Lee remembers the buzz: “We were just coming out of Covid and looking for ways to bring people back together. The Bears did exactly that. People came in to see the sculptures and ended up exploring the whole centre.”
Now, with lions set to take over South Yorkshire, the Crystal Peaks team are exploring fresh ways to get involved: “We’re still in the planning stages, but we’ve got lots of ideas about how we can bring the trail to life here – from crafts and workshops to events that involve our tenants and community.”
For Office Administrator Clare Burnett, who’s been hands-on with both previous trails, it’s all about the memories created: “It makes the job so much more exciting. You see families light up when they get involved!“
With plans underway, Crystal Peaks is looking forward to being part of another trail that will raise vital funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity and bring people together right across the region.
Sponsoring The Lions
Businesses eager to sponsor can now submit an Expression of Interest form on the Get Involved page, where one of our team will be in touch with further information and next steps.
Key Dates for Sponsors:
January 2026: Applications to become a sponsor close.
February 2026: Sponsors choose their design from 150 unique sculptures.
June-September 2026: Pride of Yorkshire takes to the streets of South Yorkshire.
October 2026: Farewell event and action.
Pride of Yorkshire will run from June 2026 – September 2026 across South Yorkshire. Watch this space for more information, how to get involved and support, and for artists announcements on our website.
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