Tree Fairy Trail

The Beech Tree Fairy, from The Fairies of The Trees © The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker, 1940 Reproduced by kind permission of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd

Come on a magical Tree Fairy Trail around the Arboretum this summer. There are seven illustrated fairies to discover, each hidden behind their own fairy door at the bottom of their special tree. Once you have collected a letter from each fairy, you can make a word to claim your prize.

Since their first publication in 1923, Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies have enchanted both adults and children alike around the world. Flower Fairies™ are tiny creatures (the biggest is only 20cm tall) that live in the tree tops, marshes, forest floor, wayside and gardens. Wherever and whenever a seed sprouts, a Flower Fairy baby is born. Each Flower Fairy lives and sleeps in their chosen flower, plant or tree, and as this grows the fairy grows too. Each and every Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant; keeping it strong and healthy by making sure it has plenty of sunshine and water to drink, sweeping away dead leaves, and polishing flowers and stems.

The Tree Fairy Trail is designed for children aged 3-8, but all ages will enjoy it.

£2 per child (accompanying adults will need to pay standard entry). Pay on arrival.