Gruffalo Adventure Trail Opens at Horsenden Hill

Aiming to encourage children to connect with and learn about their local woodland

 
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A brand new Gruffalo nature trail at Horsenden Hill features a 7ft Redwood wooden sculpture of the Gruffalo and four smaller Sweet Chestnut sculptures of a fox, owl, snake and mouse, all hidden along the adventure trail pathway for children to explore and discover.

Gruffalo Adventure Trail Opens at Horsenden Hill

Based on the international bestseller by Julia Donaldson, the Gruffalo is the story of a mouse’s walk through a deep dark wood where he encounters a variety of dangerous creatures including a fox, owl, snake and a Gruffalo, who all want to gobble him up.

Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, Ealing Council cabinet member for transport, environment and leisure, said: “In Ealing we have some of the most enviable outdoor spaces across all of London. With the opening of the Gruffalo nature trail at Horsenden Hill, I know that kids of all ages - even adults - will be excited to lace up their walking boots and hit the trail all set for their very own Gruffalo adventure.

“Even if the kids haven’t come across the Gruffalo books before, this really is a great way to not only introduce them to the wonderful characters of Julia Donaldson, but to also get them out and about and enjoying the our fantastic open spaces this summer.”

There are 5 interpretation boards alongside the sculptures which aim to encourage children to connect with and learn about their local woodland. The project was funded through Ealing Council Parks and a Perivale ward forum contribution and the sculptures were carved by chainsaw artist Dan Cordell.

 

 

August 2, 2016

 

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