AN ICONIC building is set to host a gathering of giraffes later this year – following this summer’s Worcester Stands Tall art trail.

Worcester Cathedral will have a dedicated giraffe sculpture at a location on the trail before hosting the trail's Farewell Event in the Chapter House later in the year.

Thirty decorated giraffe sculptures will be on display to the public before they are auctioned to raise money for the St Richard’s Hospice build 2020 appeal,

The Cathedral is already home to a pink giraffe, pictured in the Victorian stained glass of its recently-restored West Window.

Worcester Stands Tall is a 10-week long sculpture trail which will see the colourful giraffes tower through the city’s streets between Monday, July 9 and Sunday, September 16, with farewell events in October.

Canon Georgina Byrne, of Worcester Cathedral, said: ‘We are delighted to be taking part in Worcester Stands Tall.”

“St Richard’s Hospice does tremendous work, and we hope that many people will take part in the event this summer to support the hospice, following the giraffes around the city – in which the cathedral has been standing very tall for centuries.”

Sara Matthews, Project Manager of Worcester Stands Tall, said: “We are thrilled to have Worcester Cathedral involved with the trail as an Official Supplier.”

“The building is such a magnificent, symbolic part of the city – and its fabulous pink giraffe provides a perfect link with our trail.”