Hopscotch Sponsors The Story Trail
By: Laura
October 2nd 2025
Hopscotch Sponsors The Story Trail: Coming to Brighton & Hove in 2026
This autumn, our friends at Amaze, the local charity supporting families with disabled children, are bringing something truly magical to Brighton & Hove. In partnership with Wild in Art, they’re launching The Story Trail is a celebration of art, storytelling and community and Hopscotch is proud to be part of it.
At Hopscotch, we see every day how stories spark creativity, build confidence and help children feel they belong. That’s why we’re delighted to support Amaze in bringing this project to life.
A City Filled with Stories
From September to November 2026, Brighton & Hove will be transformed into a storybook. More than 30 giant BookBenches, each shaped like an open book and beautifully designed by local artists – will be waiting to be discovered across the city.
And the story doesn’t stop there. Schools and community groups from across Sussex will join in by decorating their own smaller Book Benches. These colourful creations will showcase the imaginations of local children and families, adding their voices to the city’s tale and reminding us all that stories belong to everyone.
Our Role in the Story
Hopscotch is proud to sponsor the Learner Programme, which makes these smaller BookBenches possible. For us, this is the heart of The Story Trail. It’s about children having the chance to create something lasting for their city, celebrating their creativity, and seeing their stories valued as part of a bigger picture.
We’ve been supporting Amaze since 2024, and this feels like the perfect next chapter in our partnership – one that brings together artists, children, families and community groups in a way that’s joyful and inclusive.
An Invitation to Families
We’d love our Hopscotch families – past, present and future – to join us in exploring the trail. Take a walk, find a bench, pause for a while, and enjoy the stories children and community groups have to share.
Together with Amaze, we’re helping to turn Brighton & Hove into a giant storybook and every child is part of the tale.
