Gruffalo Fun Day at Dalby Forest
Event details
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Events at Dalby Forest
- Dalby Forest Visitor Centre
Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself at our fun day!
The Gruffalo will be appearing at various times throughout the day and there will be lots of Gruffalo-themed activities on offer.
Appearance times
The Gruffalo will be appearing at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Please note that appearance times may be subject to change.
Fun day activities
Join us for a fun-filled family day out at Dalby Forest! We are celebrating the Gruffalo's 25th birthday, so join us for the ultimate party.
- Take part in our free spotters trail and find out the secret word!
- Visit our interactive Gruffalo Party Trail - remember to pick up an activity pack from the information point.
- Have a cosy Gruffalo storytime from our volunteers in tent.
- Kids facepainting from 11am-1pm
- Relax on the lawn in our picnic party area (weather permitting!), bring your own food or treat yourself to something from the cafe.
- We'll have lots of free lawn games to keep the kids busy.
Share your party fun using the #GruffaloTrail hashtag.
The Gruffalo © 1999 & TM Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.
Useful information
Dalby Forest, Dalby Forest Visitors Centre, Low Dalby, Thornton-Le-Dale, Pickering, YO18 7LT
How much? The event is free for all to attend, although vehicle admission charges apply if not a Forestry England member.
Time? The Gruffalo appearances will be managed via queuing on a first come first served basis. We expect the day to be busy, so please be patient and be prepared to come back later if the Gruffalo is busy!
Where? All events will take place outside on the lawn behind the Visitor Centre.
Time? The Gruffalo appearances will be managed via queuing on a first come first served basis. We expect the day to be busy, so please be patient and be prepared to come back later if the Gruffalo is busy!
Where? All events will take place outside on the lawn behind the Visitor Centre.