8 T e Modern Family Education & Schooling
Trips for budding bookworms
Reading brings children a whole host of benefi ts and these tailor-made trips will help them develop a lifetime of love for it. Words: Stéphanie Thomson
instilling a love of reading in their children is especially important, given all the proven benefi ts, from enriching their vocabulary and nurturing creativity and even to improving their sleeping patterns. So, if you’re looking for ways to inspire a budding bookworm, consider taking them on one of these literary-inspired trips.
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o matter how old you are, nothing beats the joy of losing yourself in a good book. For many parents,
The Potter Trail, Edinburgh Harry Potter and his friends at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have captured the imagination of hundreds of millions of readers around the world. In fact, the collection of fantasy novels has sold more than 600 million copies, making it the bestselling book series in history. Bring this magical world to life by heading to Edinburgh for the Potter Trail, a walking tour of some of the locations that inspired the characters and scenes in the series. Interactive elements like spellcasting and a sorting ceremony will keep even the youngest of Potter fans engaged.
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Mum and son day out PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY
The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse, Blackpool Julia Donaldson has written more than 200 books, many of which feature some of the most memorable characters in children’s literature, including Zog, the accident- prone dragon, Princess Pearl, who dreams of swapping her tiara for a
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Each table on the bus features a built-in screen, so guests can watch an animated Paddington guide them through the city while they feast on savoury snacks, sweet treats and, of course, marmalade sandwiches.
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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden Full of playfulness and creativity, Roald Dahl’s work has helped generations of children learn that reading can be a joyful experience. Fans of his books will love visiting the Roald Dahl Museum. Visitors can take part in storytelling sessions, pose next to statues of famous characters like Matilda and join craft workshops to make their own BFG-inspired dream jar. Twice a month, the museum hosts toddler-focused sessions that include activities inspired by one of the author’s books.
roalddahl.com/ museum
Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus
stethoscope, and the much loved, wart-nosed Gruff alo. Kids can meet their favorite characters at T e Gruff alo & Friends Clubhouse, an immersive experience centred around six of Donaldson’s books. T e attraction, which is aimed at under-10s, includes relaxing sensory rooms, a forest-themed adventure area, adventure play rooms and interactive dragon challenges. gruff
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Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, London Paddington, the clumsy, marmalade sandwich-loving bear from Peru, turns 65 this year, and what better way to celebrate than with some cake? T e Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour takes visitors on a 1-hour-45-minute jaunt around some of the most iconic settings from the books, including St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.
The Railway Children Line, Worth Valley For a full day of literary-inspired activities, start off in Keighley, West Yorkshire, the fi rst stop on the Railway Children Line. T e journey served as a backdrop for the fi lm version of the classic Edith Nesbit novel, and off ers steam train journeys every weekend. After leaving Keighley, disembark in Haworth, the village that famous sisters Emily, Charlotte and Anne Brontë called home. Don’t miss the Brontë Parsonage Museum, where the sisters lived and wrote, to join its family-friendly workshops and engaging storytelling sessions, all geared towards children aged fi ve and over.
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