The Gruffalo Trail
Parkend, Gloucestershire
About The Gruffalo Trail
For your next family day out, make it an outdoor activity with a Gruffalo trail at selected Forestry England sites! You can do the Gruffalo Spotters Trail, where you set out to discover Gruffalo sculptures along your walk or a Gruffalo orienteering course. Collect your activity pack and trail map and set off on your self-led trail.
Along the way, you'll meet all your favourite and famous characters from the beloved book - The Gruffalo. You'll find their hand-crafted sculptures along the trail, as the woodland transforms Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's illustrations to life. So, whether you're nature lovers, adventurous visitors, or fans of the famous book, walking along the fun family trail is the perfect outdoor adventure for your next family day out! As well as finding the sculptures, you can discover new parts of the forests, and take part in a Gruffalo challenge, finding twelve markers hidden in the deep dark woods! Your kids will be able to develop their map reading skills, and decision making while having the best of fun. It's a win-win situation.
You can find the Gruffalo Spotters Trail at the following locations:
- Alice Holt, Surrey
- Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Kent
- Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire
- Dalby Forest, Yorkshire
- Delamere Forest, Cheshire
- Fineshade Wood, Northamptonshire
- Haldon Forest Park, Exeter
- Hamsterley, Durham
- High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Suffolk
- Mallards Pike Lake, Parkend, Gloucestershire
- Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire
- Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire
- Wyre Forest, Worcestershire
Gruffalo Sculpture Trail
If your kids want to hunt down the Gruffalo sculptures, then this is for them! Spend a day wandering the woods and find all of Julia Donaldson's characters from the classic bedtime story. They'll get to meet Mouse, Owl, Fox, Snake and Squirrel! Don't forget The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's child!
You can find them at the following locations:
- Alice Holt, Surrey
- Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Kent
- Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire
- Dalby Forest, Yorkshire
- Delamere Forest, Cheshire
- Fineshade Wood, Northamptonshire
- Haldon Forest Park, Exeter
- Hamsterley, Durham
- Kielder Forest & Castle, Northumberland
- Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset
- Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire
- Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire
- Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire
- Whinlatter, Cumbria
- Wyre Forest, Worcestershire
With so many locations to visit for your Gruffalo day out, it'll make a great day out during the school holidays, bank holiday weekends, half term and more! You'll be welcomed by an enchanting setting, with amazing trees, and beautiful woodlands and set off on your fabulous trail, with your activity leaflet and activity sheet!
Opening Times
Pricing & Tickets
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to The Gruffalo Trail by visiting our attraction tickets section.
FAQs
Contact Details
Verification
Claim Status:Claim
This attraction has not been claimed and verified. Own this attraction? Claim it now.
The Gruffalo Trail Reviews
Recent blog posts
The summer holidays have well and truly arrived, and exciting events are popping up across the UK. From outdoor adventures and family festivals to themed trails, live shows and hands-on activities, there is plenty to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a big day out or looking for budget-friendly fun, we’ve rounded up brilliant summer events to…
TL;DR: Get ready for an enchanting summer at BeWILDerwood with their BeWILDerfest event! Expect music, stories, a vibrant trail, and exciting character meet-and-greets. Plus, you can grab a fantastic 25% discount on summer tickets for a limited time. It’s the perfect family adventure! Key info at a glance Location BeWILDerwood is located at Horning Road,…
Plan teen-friendly family holidays with freedom, better food, strong activities and enough space for everyone to enjoy the trip.
Get ready for a sensational summer! West Midlands Safari Park is hosting a K-Pop Summer event this August 2026 with live performances, dance lessons, and exciting character meet and greets. Discover more!
Find the best holidays for teens, from beach breaks to all inclusive stays, city breaks and activity trips, with destination ideas parents can trust.
The Summer holidays have well and truly ARRIVED and there’s plenty of up and coming summer events kicking off to get excited for! Read on to find out what’s happening near you… The UK Family Days Out Everyone’s Booking This Summer Cockfields Farm, Ashton-under-Lyne From 25th July to 31st August 2026, Cockfields Farm Park is…
Explore resort holidays for pre-teens with bigger pools, waterparks, kids’ clubs, sports and safe independence, plus family-friendly TUI options.
See what’s showing at the free NEC Lakeside Cinema this summer, including July and August family film listings, opening times and free family activities at the NEC.