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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · London

The Gruffalo Trail

In or near Little Burstead.

Free admission

The Gruffalo Trail — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

Iron gate in Thorndon woodland - geograph.org.uk - 3951099

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
Brentwood2.2 km

Sources

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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.