Hampshire Storyteller on the Manor Farm and Country Park Story Trail

Early last Sunday Morning six brave but chilly families turned out with me to explore the woods of Manor Farm and Country Park to follow the Story Trail.

Yet once we set off on our adventure the children became lost in their imaginations. They didn't appear to feel the cold and with the tide full in it enhanced the story perfectly.

The Pixie Bridge to Buttercup Meadow

Our trail took us for a walk of just over 1km on trail paths, stopping at places along the way to hear the next installment.  It was a tad muddy ... to be honest, where isn't at the moment? ... but with our wellies on we jumped our way through the puddles and kept smiling. A slight flurry of snow met us at the Pixie Bridge and added to the sense of awe and magic!

The Fairy Throne Seat

With our wings and elf hats on we stood near the jetty and heard of the great moot that was held among the woodland folk at midnight till the sun rose, with the King and Queen of the Fairies holding court from their thrones.

The children were delighted at the magical appearance of the wishing tree and stopped to make their own wishes.

Then to our utter amazement nature itself joined in, a curious little Robin red breast appeared, bobbing from fence post to fence post ahead of us, leading the way up the hill to the final story location!

I can't guarantee Robin will show up again, nor will you always find me, Suzanne the Storyteller flitting through the woods but its well worth checking out the tale trail for yourself. Click the link for details  of the Manor Farm trail and at other parks around Hampshire.