Stick Man adventure trail coming to Delamere Forest

The beloved character, from the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to return for an adventure trail in Delamere Forest in 2025.

From February 2025 to January 2026, the forest will host specially designed Stick Man activity trails.

(Image: Forestry England) Young adventurers can follow Stick Man's journey back to the family tree, discovering nine interactive activity panels and six spotter panels along the way.

These offer hands-on experiences from building with sticks to learning about forest wildlife, birds, and nests.

Tracey Greer, forest centre manager at Forestry England, said: "We're delighted to welcome Stick Man back to our forest for what promises to be an exciting year of family adventures.

(Image: Forestry England) "These trails offer the perfect blend of storytelling and outdoor exploration, helping children connect with nature in a fun and memorable way."

Families can also purchase a £4 activity pack to make the adventure even more special.

​The pack includes materials to create their own Stick Man and a special passport system where children can collect stamps along the trail, filling in their adventure passports as they complete each challenge.

(Image: Forestry England) This system encourages children to explore every part of the trail, creating a sense of achievement as they collect stamps and discover new aspects of forest life at each stopping point.

The trail marks the latest chapter in a successful partnership between Forestry England and Magic Light Pictures, which began in 2014, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved characters to life in natural settings.

To plan your Stick Man adventure, visit the Forestry England website.