New activity trail to open at popular Edwinstowe forest

A new family activity trail has been launched.

From the creators of The Gruffalo, characters from the hugely popular children’s picture book Superworm appear on the new trail at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.

It follows the premiere of an animated special from Magic Light Pictures, which aired on BBC One on Christmas Day.

It highlights the small but mighty creatures in the Superworm story, such as toad, beetle and Wizard Lizard, and shows their abilities as they make their home in the forest.

Ryan Laviolette, of Forestry England, said: “This is such a fun trail that offers children the chance to become a hero of the forest, just like the much-loved and heroic creatures within the Superworm story.

“You’ll get to learn about our minibeasts and the important jobs they do for the nation’s forests.”

The trail features lots of fun activities to complete and will encourage children to become superheroes of the forest themselves.

Families will discover brightly illustrated panels, packed with activities designed to get children thinking about these unsung heroes.

Alex Sanson, brand manager at Magic Light said: “Forestry England sites are the perfect home for Superworm and all his friends.”