The Storybarn

The Storybarn is carefully following updated Government guidelines as we begin to reopen over the summer. We have lots of new things for you to discover, and more news on the way.

Tiny Acorns

A Shared Reading group for infants under 1 and their grown-ups, because it’s never too early to start enjoying reading for pleasure with your little one! Our next Tiny Acorns programme begins on 24 September and will run for six-weeks, every Friday from 2.30pm – 4pm. Book places here.

Books and Brambles

Books and Brambles is a six-week outdoor adventure of exciting weekends filled with an hour and a half of great stories, mud, minibeasts, art and activities for children and their grown-ups to experience together. Autumn sessions begin in September – find out more here.

The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bear outdoor summer trail

Join us on a quest to rescue a book that’s disappearing right off the pages this summer! This self-led summer trail will take families on an adventure around Calderstones Park, and tickets include a copy of The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bear by Alastair Chisholm, with beautiful illustrations from Jez Tuya. Book tickets here.

Incy Wincy Rhymers

Incy Wincy Rhymers sessions are carefully crafted for you and your little ones (aged 1 – 4). Explore classic stories, family favourites and nursery rhymes through storytelling and sing-a-longs.

Following updated Covid regulations, we are pushing Incy Wincy Rhymers sessions back until we can safely open The Storybarn. If you’ve booked an Incy Wincy Rhymers session a member of our team will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Birthday Parties

We will resume birthday parties at The Storybarn as soon as we safely can – hopefully this summer! If you’ve already booked a party for June or July a member of the team will be in contact with you to discuss your options.

We really can’t wait to open our doors and share stories with you and your families, we just want to ensure that it’s it’s done as safely as possible so we can offer you the very best experience!

The  Storybarn  is a fully inclusive experience and all children are welcome. If you  have any questions about facilities and access, call us on 0151 729 2227.