Bristol families can embark on a unique digital storytelling experience at Ashton Court Estate this summer, with the launch of Storytale Festival’s free Storyhunt adventure on 1st August.
Storyhunt combines a short walking trail on the estate with a story that references real-life features of the grounds and some of its wildlife. Families will help protagonist Miley the Mouse find her way to the most magical party of the year, solving riddles and meeting enchanting creatures along the way.
Aimed at three to nine year olds, there is a series of story sections to track down and unlock with answers. The trail lasts around 30 minutes at walking pace starting at Ashton Court’s Courtyard Cafe, where children can also collect a reward once they’ve completed the story.
The story was created by local writer and cultural historian Zakiya McKenzie, with Bristol-based children’s book illustrator Lauren Tobia bringing her characters to life in the illustrations.
Storytale Festival has been championing children’s literature and local creative talent in Bristol since 2019 through in-person events. This is their first digital venture.
“It’s been a pleasure developing the digital Storyhunt adventure with Zakiya and Lauren,” comments Storytale Festival Founder Ellie Freeman. “With our main festival on pause in 2025, it’s fantastic to still be able to bring accessible literary experiences to the city’s community spaces, like the beautiful Ashton Court Estate.
“We can’t wait for families to meet Miley the Mouse and spend some quality time together centred around storytelling.”
Families can extend the adventure at home with colouring sheets featuring Lauren Tobia’s character illustrations, available to download from the Storytale Festival website once the trail has been completed.
The Storytale adventure can be accessed via https://www.storytalefestival.com/storyhunt/ on a smartphone and will be available all summer.
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