Folk Tales & Fables | Public Trails
Stories woven into the landscape.
Explore self-guided audio trails where story, folklore and place come together. Listen, wander and discover familiar landscapes in a new way.
Each trail can be experienced at your own pace using your phone and headphones.
Close Park | Radcliffe
Follow the adventures of Busy Bea, the Three Brothers and other characters through an imaginative five-point trail created especially for Close Park.
Approximately 60–90 minutes. Launched summer 2025.
Openshaw Park | Bury
A collection of original stories and poems inspired by the trees, paths and hidden corners of Openshaw Park.
Five story points. Approximately 60–90 minutes.
Before you visit
- Suitable for families, individuals and schools
- Headphones are recommended
- Dress for the weather
- Both trails follow accessible park paths
Take the stories home
Continue the journey with free downloads, printable activities, story packs and activity books.
Share your journey
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