Who's in Your Book?
Running 3 October - 1 November, 9.30am - 4pm and 2 November - 8 November, 9.30am - 3pm, in Baddesley's gardens set off on a fun-filled interactive trail through the magical world of Tom Fletcher's Who's in Your Book? series.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Oh no! Monster and his friends have escaped from their books, and only you can help return them home! Search for your favourite characters, solve playful challenges, and discover how every page can become an unforgettable adventure.
Find Alien and travel along the trails of slime to help him feel happy again. Work with Witch to look for the bubble bunnies that have spilled out of her cauldron.
Using the power of your imagination, show your dragons breath, and flap your arms to guide Dragon across the stepping stones to the next trail point.
Lifting the flaps, help poor Ghost to find his friends and help everybody back into their book. Phew, you’ve completed the trail and returned Monster’s friends to their books, so how about a photo with them? Pose for a pic in our giant book cut-out featuring all the characters you’ve helped.
Packed with interactive fun, this inclusive trail invites families to explore Baddesley together, bringing Tom Fletcher's much-loved characters to life through exploration, imagination and play.
Come and discover a secluded, intimate estate set in the heart of the Forest of Arden with 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories.
Free parking for everyone, acres of space to run and play, plus kids’ café portions and takeaway treats. National Trust members and under fives go free. Free event, normal admission applies.
Suggested donation £1, Pick up your trail map from Visitor Reception.
Copyright Tom Fletcher 2026
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
All trail points and activities will be in clear view from the hard gravel paths. For our full access statement please visit the website.
- Meeting point
Head into Visitor Reception to collect your trail sheet. Normal admission applies, suggested donation £1.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for all the family
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather for this outdoor trail in Baddesley's gardens.
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About the author Tom Fletcher is one of the UK's most popular children's authors and writes the incredibly successful Who's in Your Book? picture-book series. Tom's books have been translated into 42 languages and to date he has sold over 7 million copies of his books in the UK alone, and 10 million globally. As well as his career as an author, Tom is also a founding member of the Brit Award-winning band McFly, which has sold over 10 million records worldwide, and the songwriter of the multiaward-winning Paddington: The Musical, recognised by 7 Olivier Awards. © Copyright Tom Fletcher 2026
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