Tales in the Park returns to the City

Families across Stoke-on-Trent are invited to attend parks across the city for free storytelling events over the summer holidays.

The National Literacy Trust in Stoke-on-Trent's Tales in the Park series returns for its fifth year, providing free, accessible storytelling events for children up to the age of 13.

As well as storytellers, each event will feature a range of activities including pop-up sports, crafts, circus skills, a bouncy castle and face painting. Accessible activities and quieter spaces will also be available.

Tales in the Park starts in Tunstall park today.

Further dates include:

• Hanley Park on Friday 31 July 
• Yeaman Street Recreation Ground on Tuesday 4 August 
• Fenton Park on Friday 7 August 
• Longton Park on Tuesday 11 August 
• Burslem Park on Friday 14 August 

The events are free to attend with no pre-booking required.

For more information and updates, visit the National Literacy Trust in Stoke's Facebook here.