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Medieval Princess and Knight storytelling

Get ready for a magical garden adventure where our Princess needs your help to search hidden paths and solve clues to find the missing Knight. She's counting on little explorers to guide the way!

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Join Louby Lou Storytelling in an interactive storytelling trail around the gardens at Croft Castle.

Our Princess needs brave adventurers to help her search hidden paths, follow fun clues, and track down the missing Knight. He's hiding somewhere in the garden and we must find him before the royal medieval knights game begins.

Keep your eyes open — there might even be a friendly dragon peeking out along the way!

This event is designed to encourage imaginative play in nature and takes place outdoors, so please make sure you dress for the weather on the day.

We advise arriving ten minutes before the trail start time.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times for the duration of the trail. Recommended age: 3+ years.

Booking is essential for a child's ticket. Free event. Normal admission applies.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child free£0.00
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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

The trail takes place around the garden which is mostly gravelled paths, please be aware the trail may venture onto the main lawn on uneven and grassed patches.

Meeting point

Head to the welcome and arrival hut on arrival to be checked in.

Suitability for children

Suitable for 3+

What to bring and wear

This storytelling trail is outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.

Contact info

Croft Castle and Parkland

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