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The Garden of Curious Creatures is a family trail taking place at Attingham Park in Shrewsbury, running on selected dates during the October Half Term. Participants will help Kimberley the Kraken return home by brewing a magical potion.
A terrible mishap has left Kimberley the Kraken stranded in the Bothy. To help her return home, you'll need to brew a magical potion. There's just one problem... the potion ingredients have been scattered across the garden and are now in the care of some very curious creatures.
Explore the Walled Garden, seek out the creatures and complete their challenges to earn special potion ingredients. Each time you discover an ingredient, add it to your potion by drawing it inside the matching coloured wax seal on your trail sheet.
Once you've collected every ingredient, make your way to the Bothy, where Kimberley is waiting. Will your potion be powerful enough to send her home?
The trail is available from Visitor Reception, costs £3.50, and includes a trail sheet and a painting set prize.
Perfect for little adventurers and families looking to enjoy some autumn fun outdoors.
Good luck, adventurer. Kimberley the Kraken's fate is in your hands!
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The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 09:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail is held at Attingham Park in Shrewsbury (Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire).
Tickets for The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail
09:00until Sunday, 1 November 2026
Attingham Park · Shrewsbury
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The Garden of Curious Creatures is a family trail taking place at Attingham Park in Shrewsbury, running on selected dates during the October Half Term. Participants will help Kimberley the Kraken return home by brewing a magical potion.
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A terrible mishap has left Kimberley the Kraken stranded in the Bothy. To help her return home, you'll need to brew a magical potion. There's just one problem... the potion ingredients have been scattered across the garden and are now in the care of some very curious creatures.
Explore the Walled Garden, seek out the creatures and complete their challenges to earn special potion ingredients. Each time you discover an ingredient, add it to your potion by drawing it inside the matching coloured wax seal on your trail sheet.
Once you've collected every ingredient, make your way to the Bothy, where Kimberley is waiting. Will your potion be powerful enough to send her home?
The trail is available from Visitor Reception, costs £3.50, and includes a trail sheet and a painting set prize.
Perfect for little adventurers and families looking to enjoy some autumn fun outdoors.
Good luck, adventurer. Kimberley the Kraken's fate is in your hands!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
WhereAttingham Park
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail?
The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 09:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail taking place?
The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail is held at Attingham Park in Shrewsbury (Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire).
How do I get tickets for The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail?
Tickets for The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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