Gruffalo Party trail at Whinlatter

2024 is The Gruffalo’s 25th birthday year and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new 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 Centre during opening hours, packed with fun things to do on your party adventure.

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

Meet the Gruffalo this summer!

Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself on Thursday 8 August at our special Gruffalo fun day. Click here to learn more.

Olympic Gruffalo fun

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 centre.

Share your party fun using the #GruffaloTrail hashtag.

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