Shaun the Sheep sculptures tour Bristol children's hospital

The hospital has photographed every patient as the mini-Shauns move around the wards

Mini sculptures of Shaun the Sheep are touring Bristol Children's Hospital so patients can be part of an art trail in the city.

The charity trail across the city features 70 giant versions of Shaun decorated by artists and celebrities.

Lucy Farkas, from the hospital, said it would give children unable to join the trail an "opportunity to paint their design on the special Shaun".

The eight-week public art trail will end on 31 August.

The event has been organised to raise funds for the children hospital's Grand Appeal, with the 70 giant statues to be auctioned in October.

The hospital said the mini-Shauns were a "great distraction" for poorly children

Shaun the Sheep is a children's TV and film character created by Bristol-based Aardman Animations

Hospital play specialist Ms Farkas said: "The mini Shauns have been a great distraction for children who are poorly and receiving treatment."

Anna Shepherd, from the Grand Appeal, said: "The sculptures give all patients at the hospital the opportunity to get involved in our charity trail by creating and painting their own designs."

People wanting to take part in the trail can track down the 70 sculptures using a free trail map or by downloading a smartphone app.

Nick Park, who created Shaun the Sheep, was also behind Wallace and Gromit