Family
Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Haldon Forest Park
Storytelling sessions with Gruffalo Granny and meet-and-greets with The Gruffalo, plus family activities across the day, built around a brand-new Gruffalo story. Aimed at young children and their families, with a quieter session for visitors with additional needs.
Key information
- When
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:30am – 3:30pm
- Where
- Haldon Forest ParkBullers Hill, Kennford, EX6 7XRMore at this venueMap
- Booking
- Book ahead, places are limited
About this event
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 Haldon.
Gruffalo Granny storytelling times
11.45am
12.45pm
2.45pm
Gruffalo appearance times
11.00am
12.00pm
1.00pm
2.00pm
3.00pm quiet session for visitors with additional needs. Places are limited. Please book via haldon.rangers@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.
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