Folk Tales & Fables | Openshaw Park

Welcome to the Openshaw Park Folk Tales & Fables Trail.

This collection of original stories and poems was created especially for Openshaw 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 beside the bowling green, where a large cherry tree stands at the centre of the garden area.

Find the bench with the metal QR code on as pictured below.

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

Openshaw Park can be accessed from Rochdale Road and Pimhole Road.

If arriving by public transport, the park is a short walk from Bury Interchange.

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.

→ Take the stories home

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Folk Tales & Fables | Openshaw Park