Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Hamsterley
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 too!
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 Hamsterley.
Gruffalo Granny storytelling times
- 11.30am
- 2.30pm
Gruffalo appearance times
- 11am
- 12pm
- 1.30pm
- 2.30pm
- 3.30pm
Please note that storytelling and appearance times may be subject to change.
Fun activities
- Gruffalo crafts
- Outdoor games (weather dependent)
- 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!
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – 2026 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Essential Information
Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, Hamsterley, DL13 3NL
The event is free for all to attend but parking charges apply if not a Forestry England member.
Meet-and-greets 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 The Gruffalo is busy!
Meet-and-greets 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 The Gruffalo is busy!