The Grimm Forest - An illustrated fairy-tale wood.
Discover an indoor forest of storytelling trees at Gibson Mill. The Grimm Forest is an exhibition of eleven tree sculptures with hand coloured images, inspired by stories collected by the brothers Grimm.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Originally commissioned by the Royal Festival Hall, it was designed and made by artists Steve Gumbley and Jane Revitt. It has exhibited across the UK and a castle in Germany, and now it returns back to its roots.
The basics
- Suitability
- Dogs on leads are welcome.
- Meeting point
- Gibson Mill sits in the middle of the woods at Hardcastle Crags. There are many variation of walks to get there, please see the property map on the homepage for details.
- What to bring and wear
- Wrap up warm for your woodland adventure and be sure to wear outdoor footwear.
- Accessibility
- Exhibition is open everyday the mill and cafe is open. Please check these opening times. Disabled parking available by pre-booking only as space is strictly limited.
- Other
- Please allow 30-40 minutes to walk up past the Mill from our car parks. Entry to the Mill and exhibition is free. Car parking is free to NT to members, charges apply for non-members. Why not ask one of our team about all the benefits of NT membership?
Times
| Day | Times | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 11 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 12 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 13 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 14 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 15 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 16 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 17 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 18 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 19 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 20 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 21 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 22 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 28 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 29 December 2019 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 4 January 2020 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 5 January 2020 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 11 January 2020 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 12 January 2020 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
| 18 January 2020 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Available |
Contact Info
- Name
- Hardcastle Crags Estate Office/Gibson Mill
- Telephone
- Call 01422 841020
Upcoming events
'One thus gone', eight small inspirations for woodland walking.
Tue 10 Dec 2019
08:00-16:00
‘One thus gone’ is a series of short poems, written specifically for Hardcastle Crags. The poems are designed to guide you on a mindful and contemplative journey along a woodland trail.
The Grimm Forest - An illustrated fairy-tale wood.
Tue 10 Dec 2019
11:00-15:00
Discover an indoor forest of storytelling trees at Gibson Mill.
The Grimm Forest is an exhibition of eleven tree sculptures with hand coloured images, inspired by stories collected by the brothers Grimm.
Christmas cook on a campfire - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Sat 14 Dec 2019
12:00-14:00
Join us for a seasonal take on this popular activity with a trail through the woods, hot chocolate and a few surprises along the way.
Guided walk - winter tree I.D
Sat 25 Jan 2020
12:00-15:00
Do you know your birch from your beech or an ash from your alder? Join us for a walk with a difference this winter.
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Sat 11 Apr 2020
11:00-15:00
The popular Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt returns for another year.