Join us at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this summer for some family fun to celebrate the National Year of Reading.

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.

Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays all summer.