There are now four story trails around Wakefield District for children with the newest one being added to Pontefract Park! There’s Room on the Broom at Anglers Country Park, Blown Away at Pugneys Country Park, Gnome Roam at Newmillerdam and now Peter’s Peregrine at Pontefract Park.
Room on the Broom at Angler’s Country ParkFollow the Room on the Broom trail at Anglers Country Park. You can purchase activity packs from the Visitor’s Centre for £2. From the centre you’ll follow the trail and find all the story sculptures of this much loved Julia Donaldson book!!
The route is fine for normal buggies but the path does get a bit muddy!
Cafe and adventure playground next to the Visitors Centre
Parking charges apply
Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, Wakefield, WF4 2EB
Peter’s Lost Peregrine at Pontefract ParkThe trail follows a circular route on the 2 mile path around the race course starting at the playground. The wooden sculptures are large, great for climbing and taking photos. Each sculpture is accompanied by a plaque telling you the next part of the rhyming story!
The story follows Peter’s search for his lost Peregrine and he bumps into many animals along the way! As well as listening to the story, children can practise their animal names and the sounds they make!!
Free parking
Pontefract Park, Park Side, Pontefract, WF8 4RD
The perfect place to feed the ducks, get your wellies muddy and enjoy the great outdoors. The paths at Newmillerdam Country Park suitable for pushchairs and bikes, it is likely to be muddy in Autumn & Winter months though so be prepared!
Take part in the Gnome Roam, find the sculptures and help Gnome Tony find his gnome friends and the bear that has scared them all away!
Ice cream van often in car park
Car park charges apply
Newmillerdam, Wakefield WF2 6QQ
At Pugneys Country Park there is a children’s adventure trail based on the book ‘Blown Away’ by local author
Have fun taking your photo in the picture boards, solving the puzzles, sailing the boat and hunting down the wind!
Good paths for bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs. There is also an outdoor adventure playground for the children.
Hire running buggies and take a ride on the miniature railway (charges apply)
Parking charges apply
Asdale Road, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ
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