Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Beechenhurst
Event details
Come and hear the brand-new Gruffalo story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at our Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny event and meet The Gruffalo!
Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions and Gruffalo meet-and-greets will be taking place at various times throughout the day and there will be lots of other fun, family activities on offer at Beechenhurst.
Gruffalo Granny storytelling times
- 11.45am
- 12.45pm
- 2.15pm
- 3.15pm
Copies of Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler will be available to buy at the event too. Can’t wait? Get your copy today!
Gruffalo appearance times
- 11am
- 12pm
- 1.30pm
- 2.30pm
- 3.30pm
The 3.30pm session will be a SEN session, designed to be quieter with less queues. This session will be for pre-booked visitors only, with limited spaces available. To book, please email fodrangers@forestryengland.uk.
Please note that storytelling and appearance times may be subject to change. We expect appearances to be very popular, and there will be a queue. If the queue is long when you arrive, we recommend enjoying some of the other activities on offer and coming to the next appearance.
Fun activities
Join us for a fun-filled family day out at Beechenhurst. Get stuck in to activity sheets, colouring, lawn games and more.
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – 2026 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Event information
Beechenhurst, Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EL
The event is free (parking charges apply) and there’s no need to book – just turn up and enjoy the fun.
All events will take place on the lawn in front of the cafe. Meet-and-greets with The Gruffalo are on a first-come, first-served basis and may get busy, so arrive early to avoid missing out. We expect the day to be busy, so please be patient and be prepared to come back later if Gruffalo is busy!
Space in our car park is limited, so please car share where possible. If the car park is full you may need to be patient and wait for a space. Nearby car parks are available, such as Cannop Ponds and Speech House Woodlands.
All events will take place on the lawn in front of the cafe. Meet-and-greets with The Gruffalo are on a first-come, first-served basis and may get busy, so arrive early to avoid missing out. We expect the day to be busy, so please be patient and be prepared to come back later if Gruffalo is busy!
Space in our car park is limited, so please car share where possible. If the car park is full you may need to be patient and wait for a space. Nearby car parks are available, such as Cannop Ponds and Speech House Woodlands.