The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Hatchlands Park

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail

Saturday 10 May 2025 - Sunday 6 July 2025, 10am-5pm

This charming trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar who hatches from an egg and is so hungry he eats through a variety of fruits and snacks each day. The caterpillar then forms a chrysalis around himself and, after some time, emerges as a beautiful butterfly. ​

Enhanced by illustrated trail markers, giant food posts and accompanying QR and augmented reality codes, activities and games, children learn about the days of the week, counting, and the life cycle of a butterfly all within the grounds of Hatchlands Park. ​

Pick up a The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail sheet when you arrive and set off on a journey of discovery together. Scan the QR code to uncover fun facts for hungry young minds, or try the augmented reality face filters inspired by the storybook. ​

About Eric Carle

The World of Eric Carle nurtures a child’s love of literature and learning, encouraging imaginative play and exploration. Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians and beloved by children worldwide for generations, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, and other timeless storybooks, come to life in colourfully creative books and products, designed to inspire very hungry young minds. Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for young children. Carle illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 175 million copies of his books have sold around the world. 

The trail is presented by the award-winning creator of interactive theatrical events, Bakehouse Factory and forms part of a collaboration with the National Trust in London and the South East.