Exhibition: Postman Pat – Welcome to Greendale, Waterside, Sale

Posted by Helen Nugent | Nov 24, 2021 | Art, Arts

The nation’s favourite postie is back. A new exhibition, Postman Pat: Welcome to Greendale, has opened at the Lauriston Gallery at Waterside in Sale, Trafford, giving visitors a chance to see the original sets and props from the much-loved stop-motion series.

The exhibition will follow Pat, his black and white cat Jess, and the inhabitants of the village of Greendale, showcasing original set pieces from the animated series. These include Pat’s cottage, the school, the lighthouse, and Pencaster Square, complete with original props. It’s also a free ticketed event.

Images by Jonathan Garvey

Postman Pat: Welcome to Greendale is at Waterside, Sale until January 8, 2022. For more information or to book tickets, click here.

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