Families can squawk, waddle and scuttle through Elizabeth Gaskell’s House on the hunt for creatures on our new trail, Puffins, Penguins and Ladybirds. With easy, medium and hard levels, it’s fun for all ages.

After collecting your critters, families can stop by the Exhibition Room, where there is a cosy and colourful reading corner. Complete with free book swap, so bring along all your aged-out and over-read books and exchange them for something more inspiring.

Before finally, you can head down to the cool Servants’ Hall, where you can transform into a puffin with our beak-making craft. Or try using oil pastels to create your own classic book cover.

Don’t forget to spend the last of your energy playing our traditional garden games.

All these activities are self-led, so there’s no rush to the finish line, take your time and spend all day with us. Just remember to book so we know you are coming!