Learning Outcomes
Based on the popular children’s stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, there are up to 6 fun and interactive zones for your pupils to explore, as well as the magical Meet & Greet Experience. Discover what each play area entails below; please be sure to check the height restrictions for each zone ahead of booking.
Deep, Dark Wood Adventure and Soft Play
There are some devious creatures lurking within the world of The Gruffalo, are you able to seek them out and confront them before you become their next pray?
It’s time for you to use your Mouse-like skills and navigate your way through the Deep, Dark Wood Adventure and Soft Play zones; you’ll need to be nimble, energetic and alert to make your way around the woodland frames.
What you’ll do:
Climb up the tree-themed structures to escape the dangers of the wood
Crawl through the secret log tunnels without being seen
Balance your way across the netted bridges
Race down the slippery slides to the mud-like paths
Identify the cunning characters hiding in the woods
Listen to the woodland and creature sounds
Height Restrictions: 90cm to 148cm
Room on the Broom Toddler Play
Witch seems to have misplaced some of her treasured possessions again, are you able to locate each one? How many can you find?
Logistical thinking and observation skills are required in this soft-play zone, you’ll need to immersive yourself into the story and work your way around the entire padded land to complete your search mission.
What you’ll do:
Scramble up the soft play mound for the best search views
Clamber over and wriggle through the log bridge arches to ensure you cover all corners
Conjure up a memory spell over the magical cauldron
Reimagine the Room on the Broom story to recall Witch’s belongings
Find and name the storybook characters, they may help you to remember any items you have missed
Count how many possessions you can locate – have you found them all?
Height Restrictions: Under 90cm
Zog’s Dragon School Challenge
Welcome to Dragon School! Madam Dragon has been awaiting your enrolment and is excited to set you off on your journey to become a mighty dragon.
This is your moment…master the challenges and prove you have you what it takes to graduate from Dragon School. You'll need strength, stamina and determination if you want to win a golden star!
What you’ll do:
Perfect your fire-breathing skills by the magical mirror
Navigate your way through the story-themed obstacles
Ascend to the top of the tower to capture Princess Pearl
Swing across the netted bridge using the hanging log
Roar like a powerful dragon in your ultimate challenge
Hop your way across the stepping stones to complete your journey
Height Restrictions: 90cm to 148cm
The Snail and the Whale Seaside Play
Seaside adventures are calling! Join Snail and Whale on their day to night voyage and experience waves of fun in this water-inspired, immersive ball pool.
Much like the oceans of the open world, this play zone offers both energetic fun as well as tranquil relaxation. You’ll need to be strong and agile to manoeuvre your way through the lightweight balls in the daytime, then chill out in the calming, bio-luminescent environment at night.
What you’ll do:
Jump into the luminous, sea-like ball pool to begin your story submersion
Swim from one side of the pit to the other, exercising your gross motor skills
Grab, throw and catch the balls to build your hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
Play and invent games with the other children around you
Float and relax in the calm setting listening to the sounds of the sea
Imagine you’re in the story, soaring wild and free across open waters
Height Restrictions: 90cm to 148cm
Meet & Greet Experience
It’s time for the main event, gather round the wooded Meet & Greet area for the fun and interactive finale show.
Have you got what it takes to become an exclusive Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse member? Help the Clubhouse Crew identify the sounds of the deep dark wood as you await the guest of honour, The Gruffalo.
What you’ll do:
Engage and interact with the Meet & Greet host and other children
Listen to the different sounds of the deep dark wood
Identify which creatures are making the noises
Meet and pose for pictures with The Gruffalo himself
Height Restrictions: Not applicable