The Wagon Train is coming to Salford! 🎉 This half-term (24 October to 1 November 2025), climb aboard our Wild West-inspired Wagon and share your ideas for Salford 100, celebrating the city’s 100th birthday in 2026. Get involved: www.walktheplank.co.uk/projects/sal... vimeo.com/1129461181?f...

Have you explored our blogs and thought pieces? Our team of outdoor arts experts, specialists, makers and thinkers share insights on topics ranging from the impact of art in communities to sustainability, accessibility, talent development, fabrication + more. 📰 https://www.walktheplank.co.uk/news/

Thousands came out to Stockton Riverside on Sunday for #GhostTrain: The Arrival, a spectacular finale to S&DR200, co-produced with Avanti Display. Huge thanks to all involved, from the professional cast to the student performers, composer, musicians, costume designer, dressers & huge backstage crew.

We’re excited to share that we’ve won the tender to be Guest Director of the #Children’sCapitalofCultureFinale in Rotherham. The celebration will shine a light on the work of Rotherham Maternity Partnership, who welcome 13 babies every day. At the heart will be our giant baby, a tribute to new life.

Since we set our last sustainability goals in 2022, we have remained deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact. We discovered that achieving net positive is more complex than anticipated. That’s why earlier this year we took the time to reassess our approach, read here: bit.ly/4fKfMKU

Ruth Jones, a freelance choreographer, recently reflected on her experiences - exploring the realities of freelancing, the power of bringing communities to life, the art & impact of parade choreography & her work on Manchester Day. Read Ruth's thoughts here: www.walktheplank.co.uk/news/animati...

#ManchesterDay saw over 50,000 people come into the city centre to join the festivities. Crowds lined the streets for the return of the much-loved parade, before a vibrant combined arts programme featuring 92 performances involving 381 artists & community members took over the city centre.