Gruffalo Party Trail at Salcey Forest

The Gruffalo Party Trail at Salcey Forest

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a fun forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all sorts of party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach you about life in the forest for the Gruffalo and other creatures.

Follow the trail to help find the missing party items to give the Gruffalo a birthday to remember. Search for balloons, pine cones, apples and the Gruffalo himself, and complete fun activities and rubbings as you go along.

Get the party started with a Gruffalo Party Trail pack

Pick up your pack for just £4 from the visitor welcome point, packed with fun things to do on your party adventure and a special keepsake.

Inside you’ll find:

  • kraft bag to colour in
  • party headband to wear
  • party trail activity leaflet
  • stickers
  • pencil and crayon
  • keepsake sew-on Gruffalo Party patch

Olympic Gruffalo fun 

While you are here enjoying the trail, why not embark on a quest to find hidden Gruffalo character signs and enjoy some sporty challenges. This free activity will run from 23 July to 16 September. Pick up an activity leaflet before you set off from the visitor welcome point. 

Meet the Gruffalo this summer! 

 Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself on 26 and 27 July at our special Gruffalo fun day. 

Share your party fun using the #GruffaloTrail hashtag.

The Gruffalo © 1999 & TM Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

Trail Information

Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HX
Trail activity packs are available to purchase from the information point or café during opening times and cost just £4.
Grade - Easy
Trail Length
1m
Accessibility
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs on level, surfaced ground. Seating available along the route.
Is this trail for you?
This trail is aimed at families with children aged 3-9, but can be enjoyed by all.