• My Story
  • Policy
  • PR
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Medium
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

The Inspiration Edit

  • Home
  • Family Life
    • Family Travel
  • Home Style
  • Self Care
  • A Pets Life
  • Easy Recipes
    • Kids Recipes
  • Easy Crafts
    • Christmas Crafts
    • Lifestyle Tips

October 6, 2016 · 59 Comments

The Gruffalo Trail Chorley

Family Travel Experiences

Sharing is caring!

1 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Visiting The Gruffalo Trail In Astley Hall

The Gruffalo Trail Chorley

his week we went to visit the Gruffalo Trail at Astley Park in Chorley. I was feeling well enough to go out and so we decided to go somewhere local as a family and make the most of the sunshine.

gruffalo trail
*I use affiliate links in this post. If you buy anything from my links I will earn a small commission*

Astley Park Gruffalo Trail

The Gruffalo is a favourite book of mine and Sylvia’s and so it was great to visit the walled Garden, to look at the plants and flowers and search for characters from the Gruffalo story.

gruffalo Trail

The gardens at Astley hall are free entry to the public and really quite beautiful. There are lots of different vegetable patches, trees and flowers growing and we had fun looking around and enjoying the area.

gruffalo Trail

Sylvia had lots of fun looking for the snake, the owl and fox.

gruffalo Trail

I gave her my cell phone and she ran around the gardens looking for the characters and taking photos.

gruffalo Trail

Being unwell over the last three years I have not been on many outings with my family. Generally John and Sylvia go and I stay home but today I was well enough to enjoy my time.

gruffalo Trail

It was great to take photos of Sylvia myself and be behind the camera for once. I really enjoyed it.

gruffalo Trail

I’ve been using an adrenal pump for 4 weeks now and although I will always be unwell to some extent, I could not believe we got to go out and have such fun together.

gruffalo Trail

I have had an improvement with nausea and dizzyness and little pain. I am still tired and cant walk too far but I managed really well with lots of rests on the benches.

gruffalo Trail

it’s so fantastic going places with your child and seeing them have fun. I’m so used to staying behind and writing about it from the bed. This was a special adventure.

gruffalo Trail

We found a wonderful big gruffalo at the end of the adventure. Sylvia gave the twig creature a big hug.

gruffalo Trail

For our adventure out Sylvia wore a love heart patterned dress from the George collection at Asda

gruffalo Trail

I really do love this dress. It is really pretty and colourful all at once.

gruffalo Trail

We are experimenting at the moment with clothing and Sylvia style blog posts and I’m working out the direction to take them. Today I thought it would be great to combine a style post with an adventure.

gruffalo Trail

This dress has netting underneath to help the dress puff out and when the wind blew it really did puff out and Sylvia loved it.

gruffalo Trail

I really do love dresses and so does Sylvia and at the moment, it really excites me. I never felt this way about clothes before, but I love to dress my daughter in pretty and stylish clothes and love to see photos whether they are taken by me or my husband.

gruffalo Trail

It can be really fun. I think I’m beginning to discover a hidden passion. I guess when your so unwell you can barely think and plan you kind of have a clouded brain and it’s hard to know what you like or feel passionate about much.

gruffalo Trail

But I’m feeling passion. I’m enjoying little moments again. I still have a long way to go and my future is about managing this condition rather than getting rid of it.

gruffalo Trail

I have to save up for my own adrenal pump and eventually we will have more “normal” moments like this.

gruffalo trail

It’s just so exciting. I hope we can go out again in a few days when I’ve rested enough. This is super cool. I love Sylvia’s dress for this post and the day was great.

gruffalo trail

It was a lovely day and I’m pleased I could share this with all my readers.

gruffalo trail

I’m happy to be back blogging after a 10 day break and excited to make some great content during the holidays.

gruffalo trail

The Gruffalo trail was fun and something I’d recommend.

Arshiner Girls Short Sleeve Doll Collar Dress Solid Color A Line Peter Pan Collar Cotton Dress,A-sapphire,130(Age for 8-9 years)

Please Pin Me

Visiting The Gruffalo Trail In Astley Hall

You might also enjoy 350+ Japanese Baby Names

Related

Previous Post: « Hairstyles Over The Past Eight Years
Next Post: Disney Frozen Flip and Switch Review »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. LaaLaa says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    I’m so glad you was able to go out and that you’re somewhat improving. I’m sure you really cherished this day. Such a lovely dress Sylvia is wearing – love her shoes xo

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks LaaLaa It was a great day. The photos will be a fab memory and Sylvia looked great. I love her shoes too!

      Reply
  2. Kim Carberry says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    It sounds and looks like you had a wonderful day out….I am so glad you are well enough to go out and enjoy the special moments…Gorgeous photos!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Kim. We had a fabulous day!

      Reply
  3. Ana De- Jesus says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    I am so pleased that the adrenal pump has been helping you and that it even gave you the chance to photograph Sylvia having fun. Its lovely that even though you are still suffering it is already improving your quality of life. I am glad that it is giving you passion again, besides you might not realize it but you and Sylvia both have a real eye for style. There is not one outfit you have dressed in her in that hasn’t been breathtaking. I hope we can meet at some point in London when you are feeling a little better xx

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks Ana. Thats really great to hear. We are working hard to learn style and fashion for kids and do what we like. It’s so fun.

      Reply
  4. Anosa says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    That is a really beautiful dress, Asda has some really nice things.
    Sounds like you guys had an amazing adventure.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      thanks Anosa. We like many brands including George.

      Reply
  5. Susanna says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    It’s the little moments like these that make life special… <3 That dress is so cute and looks like Sylvia enjoyed her wee jaunt!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      Oh Sylvia had a great day. Thanks

      Reply
  6. Liz Mays says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    What a nice place! I love the twig Gruffalo creation. This sounded like a lovely day out.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      The Gruffalo is fab isn’t it!

      Reply
  7. Rhian Westbury says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    My friends little one loves the gruffalo, this sounds right up his street x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 9, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Thanks Rhian. I think the gruffalo is a great book and adventure for any child ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Anna nuttall says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:48 am

    This look a lot of fun and I should take my niece too. Her dress is so cute. xx

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 10, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Thanks anna. It was a fun day out.

      Reply
  9. Sam | North East Family Fun says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:13 am

    What a fab day out and I’m pleased you had the weather for it. There’s something about the Gruffalo that I can’t resist!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 10, 2016 at 11:33 am

      The Gruffalo is fab

      Reply
  10. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I am so happy for you that you managed to have a great day out. That dress is super cute too.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 10, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Dannii ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Tanya Brannan says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:52 am

    What a fantastic activity to take part in! I adore that wicker gruffalo, it is just so cute. I am sure your little girl had a whale of a day – she looks beautiful x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 10, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      thanks Tanya. It was a fantastic day out. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Kira says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    It still amazes me at how big the gruffalo has become, I remember when the first book came out! Hoping to visit Astley Hall myself soon, my boyfriend lives pretty close so it would make a great day out!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 10, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Yes it has become really big. I do love it though. It’s a great story and the illustrations are fab too.

      Reply
  13. Christine Dodd says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Fab gardens and I love the herb planter – that’s something you could easily copy at home.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 10, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Oh the herb planter is awesome isn’t it! I found it so pretty!

      Reply
  14. Jemma says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:59 am

    We went on a Stick Man trail recently and it was so much fun!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Oh that sounds great. I bet you loved it.

      Reply
  15. Laura's Lovely Blog says

    August 11, 2016 at 9:54 am

    There’s something about The Gruffalo that captures every child’s imagination isn’t there? I’ve seen a few people blog about Gruffalo trails I think I need to see if there is one near me. It looks like you had a wonderful day out ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Yes. It’s a great story. It was lovely Laura.

      Reply
  16. Hannah says

    August 11, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Sounds like a great day out – hadn’t heard of this before x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      I’ve read about a few different trails in other locations but it was nice to discover one in our own area.

      Reply
  17. Bethany Naismith says

    August 11, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I loved the Gruffalo when I was a kid! Looks like a really fun day.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Oh it was fun. Thanks Bethany.

      Reply
  18. Whitney says

    August 11, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    I remember the book when I was a kid, looked like a lovely day out x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:49 pm

      Oh wow. I didn’t realise it had been around so long. I guess I only discovered The Gruffalo when I became an early years teacher.

      Reply
  19. Harriet from Toby & Roo says

    August 11, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Ahhh lovely dress for a lovely girlie! I really love that you have a gruffalo trail – we do too! H x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks Harriet ๐Ÿ™‚ We loved the trail. So fun!

      Reply
  20. Rachel (Lifeofmyfamilyandme) says

    August 11, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Oh how wonderful to see you out and about! The dress is so pretty too! We haven’t got round to doing the Gruffalo Trail yet but we are hoping to go during the Summer holiday xx

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks. it is fab to get out a little more and enjoy time. I’ve loved watching Sylvia being so happy.

      Reply
  21. WhatLauraLoves says

    August 11, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    This looks like SO much fun. I love sylvias style! Shes such a cutie xxx

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks. She is cute and has great ideas on how to accessorise and put clothes together. ๐Ÿ™‚ I can learn a thing or two from her.

      Reply
  22. Charlotte says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    We did the Gruffalo trail at Sherwood Pines and really enjoyed it! We like the Superworm one too. x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      oh how cool. The superworm is very cool.

      Reply
  23. Tara says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    Oh this place looks adorable, what a fun day!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Oh it was lovely Tara. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  24. Rosana @ Hot&CHilli Food and Travel Blog says

    August 12, 2016 at 12:55 am

    glad to see you are doing well. Love the dress with colourful hearts. R

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 12, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks Rosana

      Reply
  25. Melanie Edjourian says

    August 12, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Isn’t she lovely, the dress looks great on her. It looks like she had fun modelling the dress.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 12, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      oh we both had so much fun and it was a lovely day.

      Reply
  26. Jenni says

    August 12, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    I’m glad you were well enough for a day out. Is this still at Astley Park? I will pop down and have a nosy x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 12, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      It should still be there I think. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  27. The London Mum says

    August 14, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Your pictures are amazing- I LOVE her dress. It’s so beautiful. x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 14, 2016 at 11:39 pm

      Thanks so much. I’m glad you like this.

      Reply
  28. Leslie Hernandez says

    August 16, 2016 at 4:23 am

    Looks like a really lovely time!! she looked so pretty in her nice dress. She also looked like she was having fun taking all those picture which are awesome!!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 16, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Leslie. I’m glad you like the photos. The dress is cute. I agree.

      Reply
  29. Laura Harrison says

    August 20, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    Sounds like you and your daughter had a fun day out together xxx

    Reply
  30. Cristina Leigh says

    September 9, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    This sounds like a brilliant day out! We have a gruffalo and a stick man trail at the local nature park by me and i love taking my godson there as it’s always a good few hours out!x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      September 9, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      We are yet to find a stick man trail but they are lovely. I totally agree.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Welcome To The Inspiration Edit – Multi Award Winning Family Lifestyle Blog – Brought to you by Angela Milnes…. Check out my story!

Angela Milnes
awards

Footer

Affiliate Program

theinspirationedit.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

As Seen In

featured in

Copyright © 2023 ยท All Rights Reserved | The Inspiration Edit

1 shares