Places to spot book & story characters around Leeds

If your children need a little encouragement to get out on walks, have a look at these suggestions of walks around Leeds where you might spot your favourite character (ps the Gruffalo seems to pop up quite often!).

The Gruffalo at Woodlesford Lock

In a little reserve right next to the canal path, children can spot carvings of the Gruffalo (as well as the mouse, fox, owl and snake) as well as other characters such as Stick Man, Donkey and even Olaf. There’s a picnic area a little

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The Enchanted Forest at Stockeld Park

As you wander around the beautiful Enchanted Forest at Stockeld Park, you’ll have lots of opportunities to see the homes of some of your favourite fairytale characters.

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Wakefield Story Trails

Wakefield have some GREAT walks for families to enjoy, and the best bit is that although you can choose to buy activity packs to do as you go along, the walks are free!

• The Room on the Broom Trail at Anglers Country Park is perhaps the most well-known.
• The Gnome Roam at Newmillerdam
• The Blown Away Trail at Pugneys is based on a story by local author
• Peter’s Lost Peregrine at Pontefract Pack

To read more about Wakefield’s story trails, head over to Wakefield Mumblers’ post here.

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The Gruffalo Spotters Trail at Dalby Forest

Download the Gruffalo Spotter 2 app and thanks to augmented reality technology, you’ll be able to interact with each of the characters from the Gruffalo as they appear in the Deep Dark Wood around you! Read more here.

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Gruffalo Orienteering at Sherwood Pines

Pick up an orienteering leaflet for just £1.50 and enjoy their fun, navigational challenge at by following the easy to read map and finding twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. More information here.

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For more Days Out and Activities around Leeds with things that children love, see this page!