Families looking for magical outdoor adventures this summer can now meet a beloved storybook character in the heart of the forest. Stick Man, from the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will be making special appearances at Forestry England Cannock Chase Forest. 

This free event promises a fun-filled day for children and their grown-ups, combining storytelling, play, and the great outdoors. Alongside the chance to meet Stick Man in person, visitors can enjoy a themed trail through the woods, face painting, outdoor screenings of the film, ice creams, bubble and sand art, active games and cycling challenges plus much more.  

Gary Kelsey, Forest Centre Manager said:  

"We're so excited to have Stick Man visiting our forest this summer. It's a brilliant day out for families who love the story and want to enjoy our beautiful forest at the same time. Seeing children's faces light up when they meet Stick Man is truly magical!" 

There is no need to book,  just turn up on the day and join in the fun. The meet-and-greets with Stick Man will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's worth arriving early if meeting him is top of your list this summer.

These special appearances compliment Forestry England’s year-round Stick Man activity trail, which you can find at Cannock Chase Forest until the end of 2025. On these trails, kids can follow Stick Man's journey home while learning about forest wildlife through fun, hands-on activities. To make the adventure even more special, families can purchase a £4 activity pack. The pack includes materials to create their own Stick Man and a special passport system. Young explorers can collect stamps along the trail, filling in their adventure passports as they complete each exciting challenge. 

For full event listings and to find your nearest Stick Man forest, visit forestryengland.uk/stick-man.