Natural landmarks · London
The Gruffalo Trail
In or near Little Burstead.
The Gruffalo Trail — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

Adrian Benn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brentwood · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Gruffalo Trail is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thorndon Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gruffalo Trail is located in London. This interactive trail is inspired by the children's book "The Gruffalo" and features sculptures and installations based on the story. It offers an engaging outdoor experience for families and children.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5980, 0.3214
- County
- Essex
- District
- Brentwood
- Parish
- Brentwood, unparished area
- Postcode
- CM13 3RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Nearest railway station
- Brentwood — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/965365672 (ODbL)
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Brentwood Park
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Historic bridges · 1.9 km

Brentwood Museum
Museums · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gruffalo Trail?
- The Gruffalo Trail is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM13 3RZ), in the parish of Brentwood, unparished area.
- What is The Gruffalo Trail?
- The Gruffalo Trail — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Gruffalo Trail?
- The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM13 3RZ.
- Is The Gruffalo Trail a protected site?
- Yes — The Gruffalo Trail is part of the Thorndon Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Gruffalo Trail free to visit?
- Yes, The Gruffalo Trail is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Gruffalo Trail?
- The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM13 3RZ.