Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Beechenhurst

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!

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 Beechenhurst.

Gruffalo Granny storytelling times

- 11.45am
- 12.45pm
- 2.15pm
- 3.15pm

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!

Gruffalo appearance times

- 11am
- 12pm
- 1.30pm
- 2.30pm
- 3.30pm

The 3.30pm session will be a SEN session, designed to be quieter with less queues. This session will be for pre-booked visitors only, with limited spaces available. To book, please email fodrangers@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.

Fun activities

Join us for a fun-filled family day out at Beechenhurst. Get stuck in to activity sheets, colouring, lawn games and more.

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – 2026 – Macmillan Children’s Books