A UNIQUE adventure trail has been designed to celebrate the enchanting world of much-loved children’s stories.
Tatton Park has created a year long programme of special events and activities to commemorate 100 years since the birth of Judith Kerr.
This beloved best-selling author and illustrator wrote The Tiger Who Came To Tea and the Mog series of classic books.
Children will able to explore a fun and interactive The Tiger Who Came To Tea adventure trail in the park’s spring gardens.
Youngsters can engage with nature, the great outdoors and the story of the ‘big, furry stripy tiger’ that continues to capture imaginations of all ages.
Children can play in Sophie’s Kitchen, collect some teatime favourites along the trail and snap a photo with the tiger.
The playful story of Mog the Forgetful Cat will be the inspiration behind the mansion and farm’s activities, which unveil the park’s summer holiday programme.
Caroline Jackson, Tatton Park’s marketing manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with HarperCollins publishers and supporting their activity, marking 100 years of such a wonderful and talented author.
“Judith Kerr’s stories and larger than life characters have sparked little imaginations for generations and we can’t wait to inspire our visitors of all ages.”
The trail opens on April 1.
As a special Easter surprise, children who enjoy the garden trail between Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 will be rewarded with a chocolate treat.
The tiger will be making special appearances throughout the bank holiday weekend.
John Collins, HarperCollins’ commercial brand and licensing director, said: “Tatton Park has proven time and time again that it is the perfect place for bringing to life beloved children’s characters and stores.
“We are delighted to be partnering with the Tatton Park team to create new and exciting activities featuring The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog as part of ‘Judith Kerr 100.”
A special range of Tiger and Mog soft toys, books and merchandise will be stocked at Tatton’s gift and garden shops.
Judith Kerr was born in Berlin but her family came to England from Germany in 1933 to escape the rise of the Nazi party.
She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC.
Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954.
She left the BBC to look after her two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
First published in 1968, it has sold many millions of copies throughout the world.
To book tickets visit tattonpark.org.uk
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