Folktale Creature Trails
This spring, uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails. Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you.
Illustrations by Darren Gate © English Heritage 2025
Looking for a spring adventure with your little ones? You'll love our new trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Each of our three new trails has six unique creatures to meet and two captivating audio stories to enjoy when you get home. Complete a trail to earn a special certificate marking your achievement.
The trails are completely free to take part in, and will rotate to different locations throughout the year. Can you find them all?
Sites taking part
Folktale Creature Trails will be available at the following sites from 9 April 2025.
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South West
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South East
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East of England
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Midlands
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North West
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North East
