Folk Tales & Fables | Close Park
Folk Tales & Fables | Close Park
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Close Park in numbers
Online reach is the Folk Tales & Fables project-wide total. The remaining figures are associated with this trail. Recorded activity, not unique people. Last updated September 2026.
Welcome to the Close Park Folk Tales & Fables Trail.
This collection of original stories and poems was created especially for Close Park and invites you to explore the landscape through storytelling, listening, and imagination.
Each story reveals a different part of the park and the characters, creatures, and ideas that live within it.
Where to Begin
The trail begins at Radcliffe Tower.
QR code is located on the metal gate at the front of the ruins, scan the QR code to begin your journey.
Trail Map
Follow the numbered points around the park and scan the QR codes to listen to each story.
Allow approximately 60-90 minutes to complete the trail.
The trail includes five story points and can be explored at your own pace.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
Close Park can be accessed from Dumers Lane. There is a car park.
If arriving by public transport, the park is a short walk from Radcliffe metrolink stop.
What to Bring
• Suitable clothing for the weather
• Water if needed
• Headphones are recommended
Accessibility
The route follows park paths and is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and families.
Please take care in wet weather, as outdoor surfaces may become slippery.
Take the stories home
If something in these stories stayed with you, you can take it home.
Free downloads and printable activities are available to explore before or after your visit, along with extended story packs and the Folk Tales & Fables activity book.
Share Your Journey
Visiting the trail?
Tag @robdart.co.uk on Instagram and share what you discover.
Produced with funding from Transport for Greater Manchester and support from Bury Council.
Continue the journey
Discover more Folk Tales & Fables trails, take-home stories and upcoming events.