Nature Trails

We've developed a new way to experience themes and ideas from our children’s picture books.

MLB Nature Trails provide prompts to view our natural world differently. They challenge us to be Nature Detectives. They encourage us to take time, slow down, look and look again at what surrounds us. What could you discover today?

Be a nature detective

Follow the trail and look closely for clues, from nibbled leaves and animal prints to feathers, nests, bugs and mysterious scents. Listen for birdsong, do the waggle dance and see what wildlife secrets you can uncover.

Encourage exploration and appreciation for outdoor space and nature.

Whether it’s printed picture books, immersive audio books or nature trails, our ethos and motivation remains the same.

Our nature trails are designed to perfectly pair with the location. They are designed to broaden the existing offering. They encourage and challenge families to view their surroundings differently, often noticing things for the first time.

Engage and inspire.

Our nature trails take a variety of forms from booklets and sheets, to physical boards and displays. Boards can be interactive and can include prompts and QR codes, however, we often find destinations prefer families to put their phones away and be more connected as a family and with their natural surroundings.

Trails are regularly offered as a free extension to the entry free or offered for a small additional fee. In addition to the experience we can offer postcards, colouring sheets and stickers as the perfect memento of your day (not forgetting the books as well, often available in the gift shop).

  • Dyrham Park

    "It was amazing how our children naturally explored, played and interacted following the prompts. A really lovely experience."

    — Mrs A Harris, visiting Dyrham Park, Bath

  • Dyrham Park

    "As a family we had a wonderful time. We visit Dyrham Park regularly but this nature trail made us see the landscape differently."

    — Mr S Goodwood, visiting Dyrham Park, Bath

  • Dyrham Park

    "We absolutely love the deer book so we were so excited to explore the nature trail and become a nature detective. It didn't disappoint! The head in a hole board at the end was a great idea and we got some lovely photos. Our boy skipped down the path back to the car with his stickers and postcards in hand. We look forward to the next one."

    — Mrs R Scott, visiting Dyrham Park, Bath

Are you a National Trust or independent family destination looking for something different? Would you like to broaden your offering and visitor experience?

We have a wide range of offerings to suit all budgets, ranging from fully bespoke packages, completely tailored to your brand, ideas and space, to simple licensing arrangements.

Please get in touch either by completing the inquiry form or call us on +44 (0)1453 798265.