Stranger Folk at Woodchester Park
Step into the interactive world of Stranger Folk this autumn at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park. Download the free app and work together to close a crack between the spirit world and ours.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
There have been some odd goings on reported at Woodchester Park… cows are walking backwards, cats are dancing the tango, and all the cakes have been eaten!
Stranger Folk - that is, fae folks or faeries - have been sighted crossing through a crack that’s opened between ours and the spirit world, the Crone needs your help to stop them and save the cakes!
Download the free Stranger Folk app and step into an interactive folklore adventure where you'll be guided by the mysterious Crone. Follow her instructions, explore Woodchester Park and take on a series of silly, magical and sometimes surprising challenges to close the rift before it's too late.
Play for a fast-paced 20 minutes or make it a day-long adventure to pause for scones and pick up where you left off.
The app is free to download before you visit or when you arrive at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park. You'll need a magic password to begin your adventure, which you can collect by solving the riddle on the welcome signs or asking a National Trust staff or volunteer at Tinkley Gate cafe.
There is an optional route to follow that starts from the front of Tinkley Gate cafe, but the story can lead you on any route you choose if you want to take it on a longer walk.
Have you ever charmed a worm or wassailed a tree? The fate of our world depends on it!
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The basics
- Accessibility
The optional route follows mown grassy paths, surfaced tracks that is accessible via all terrain mobility scooter. Woodchester Park has 2 Trampers available to hire. Pre-book by calling 01453 860037 and for more information. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.
- Meeting point
You can download the app using the free wifi in Tinkley Gate Cafe to start. The main carpark is less than 200m from the cafe entrance: Tinkley Gate Carpark TInkley Lane Nympsfield GL10 3UH
- Suitability for children
Designed for children that are 7 and up but parents can use their discretion.
- What to bring and wear
You'll be outside following the story of the Stranger Folk so come dressed for the weather.
- Other
You can download the app by using the free National Trust wifi when you get to site. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to help. Once the app is downloaded it can be used totally offline, giving you a chance to explore any of the park even out of range of mobile signal. Alternatively, you can download the app at home and come ready to play. Search for Stranger Folk on the Google Play Store or Apple Store on your mobile to download it to your device. This should work on most Android (Google) and iPhone (Apple) smartphones registered to the U.K. Don't forget! You'll need the magic word to unlock the app once you have it downloaded. Solve the riddle at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park to start your adventure.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate
Summer of Play is back at Tinkley Gate! From 18 July - 31 August there'll be free, family-friendly activities on every day.
Woodchester Bat Walks
Discover what bats begin to fly as Woodchester comes alive at dusk, guided by some of our bat enthusiast volunteers.
Tinkley Twigs
Every Monday in term-time, join the Tinkley Twigs! Free, nature themed activities, stories and crafts for children aged 2-4 years.
Woofchester Wednesday Dog Walks
Join a guided, group dog walk around Woodchester Park.