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'The Enchanted Garden' interactive storytelling

Join Louby Lou Storytelling in an interactive storytelling trail around the gardens at Croft Castle.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

This summer, take part in an interactive storytelling session at Croft Castle, helping the butterflies to collect their magic, brewing potions with a spellbinding witch and don't forget to watch out for those cheeky goblins!

This event is designed to encourage imaginative play in nature and takes place outdoors, so please make sure you dress for the weather on the day. The trails head out in all weather, even in the rain, so please make sure this is taken into consideration when booking.

On arrival please head to the welcome centre to be checked in, where one of the storytellers will meet you. We advise arriving ten minutes before the trail start time.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times for the duration of the trail. Adults do not require a ticket. Recommended age: 3+ years.

Please note admission fees to Croft Castle apply at all times in addition to storytelling tickets. National Trust members and under 5s receive free admission to Croft Castle on production of a National Trust memberships card at arrival.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £5.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Recommended age: 3+

Meeting point

Head to the welcome and arrival hut on arrival to be checked in.

What to bring and wear

This storytelling trail is outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.

Other

Accompanying adults do not require an event ticket.

Contact info

Croft Castle and Parkland

Upcoming events

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Butterfly weekend at Croft Castle 

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on
6 Jul to 7 Jul 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
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on
20 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
09:00 to 17:00
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on
20 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
09:00 to 17:00
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on
24 Jul 2024
at
18:30 to 20:30