Festive Fairy Door Trail at Cressing Temple Barns
Enjoy this free family trail at Cressing Temple Barns this festive season.
Pick up* or download a FREE Fairy Door Trail this festive season.
Legend has it that fairies and pixies live at Cressing Temple Barns.
Can you find the nine magical fairy doors to WIN an Afternoon Tea Voucher for two?
Collect the letters along the way and unscramble them to spell out the Christmas fairy's name to collect your FREE *sweet treat from the Tiptree Tea Room.
Wrap up warm, take a run around in the fresh air and enjoy the extra activities on the back of the trail sheet. Remember to shout out the Christmas fairy's name three times to make your festive wishes come true!
Why not enjoy a warm drink or lunch at the Tiptree Tea Room whilst you're there?
The site is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Cressing Temple Barns.
- Download the trail and print at home.
*While stocks last
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