Christmas Story Trail

What's the Trail?

Our self-led trails last around 60 minutes and are perfect for all ages (though we do run a Storyhunter led trail just for ages 1-4 on Fridays).

Book in advance for a discounted price of £15 per family (Includes a map and pencil for every child and a copy of the book per family to keep)

What's the Story?

It’s Christmas, and Odd Dog is running out of time to find the perfect present for her pal…But when she meets a new friend who needs helps, she realises that gifts might not be the most important thing about Christmas after all.

Watch Tom Hardy read ‘Odd Dog Christmas’ on the 2021 CBeebies Christmas Eve special here.

Text and illustrations © Rob Biddulph, 2021

How does it work?

Meet us at the Ice Cream Parlour archway at your booked time where a Storyhunter will give each child their map and pencil before you set off on your adventure. Discover activities on your wander through Calderstones Park that bring the story to life. At the end, bring your completed map back to the Scooper and each family will receive a copy of the book to take home and enjoy together.

The Mini Christmas Story Trail

Every Friday at 10am, we’re running sessions exclusively for 1-4 year olds. This trail will be led by one of our Storyhunters.

Upgrade your visit: Hire a Room for £15

Our cafés can be extra busy during the festive period! Why not hire out the Green Reading Room to gather with friends and family before or after the trail? Our team will take your order for breakfast, brunch or lunch from our café menu, pay your bill before you leave.

Contact events@thereader.org.uk for availability. 

Make a day of it!

Our Café and Ice Cream Parlour are open 10am-4pm every day so you can start or end your adventure with breakfast, lunch, delicious cakes and hot drinks. Or, because ice cream is for Christmas too, pop over to our Ice Cream Parlour for a sweet treat.