A unique sculpture trail recreating the solar system is coming to Liverpool this month.
Designed by artist Oliver Jeffers, astrophysicist Professor Stephen Smartt and a creative team led by Nerve Centre, Our Place in Space is an 8.1km trail that will be in the city from October 14 to November 6. The trail will begin on Church Street in the city centre and run along the riverside all the way to Otterspool.
Our Place in Space is free to visit and features models of the sun and planets recreated as contemporary art sculptures. Colourful arches house each planet with an arrow and the name of the planet is lit up in lights.
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To help participants navigate their way around the trail, free maps will be available from the Trail Guardians and stewards at the beginning of the trail on Church Street. Visitors can also download the free Our Place in Space augmented reality app, which is available on Apple and Android and allows users to take a journey through the solar system as they experience the planets in augmented reality.
People can collect special space souvenirs on the trail, as well as having the chance to launch a personalised star into space. In addition to the Our Place in Space trail, a host of events and creative education programmes will be taking place across the city.
Councillor Harry Doyle, Liverpool City Council's Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, said: "We are delighted that UNBOXED have chosen Liverpool as the final stop for Our Place in Space this year. As the solar system takes over our city centre, we are celebrating the return of our major festival River of Light, welcoming the World Gymnastic Championships 2022 and are the centre of the art world as Tate Liverpool plays host to The Turner Prize. Liverpool is the only place to be this autumn for brilliant, free entertainment."
Full Our Place in Space trail route
The trail will start at Church Street in the city centre, where you can zoom from the Sun to Mars. Follow the signs to the waterfront, pass by the Museum of Liverpool and catch Jupiter next to the Tate Liverpool.
Follow the Trans Pennine Trail along the city's waterfront to find Saturn and Uranus. Then, make your way to Otterspool Promenade where you will be greeted by Neptune and Pluto.
The trail is located along existing roads and footpaths and is accessible to prams and wheelchairs. The trail is also accessible for bikes - however, cyclists are advised to be careful and follow any rules for dismounting in busy areas or at narrow points.
The length of the trail from the Sun to Pluto is 8.1km. It is estimated that it should take up to three hours to complete at an average walking speed. Toilet facilities are available at various venues along the route, including Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock.
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