Sara Matthews, who is leading the project for St Richard’s, said: “We can’t wait to see our fantastic fluffle of rabbits standing among Worcester’s iconic landmarks in summer 2027.
“Residents will remember how the city felt when we were joined giraffes, elephants and a happy huddle of penguins.
“We’re excited to recreate that magic all over again, bringing art trail goers into the city in their droves.”
Discussing why Peter Rabbit had been chosen as the design, she said: “We often get asked how we choose each sculpture and this was quite easy in a year which will mark the 125th anniversary of the first publication of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
“Peter Rabbit is one of the most loveable characters in the world, charming generations with his adventurous spirit, curiosity, and just the right amount of mischief.”