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    Feb 2023

    Last Updated: 17/02/2023
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    Nidderdale farm prepares for spring return of 'magical' visitors

    by John Grainger

    | 18 Feb, 2023
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    Young visitors will be on the lookout for fairies and golden rabbits along Studfold's Adventure Trail.

    A farm in upper Nidderdale that has diversified into family tourism has revealed its latest attraction, which is set to open over the Easter holidays. 

    Studfold – The Nidderdale Experience offers a variety of holiday and leisure activities and says that visitors can now search for “little people” along its Adventure Trail.

    Children running across a meadow under blue skies in Nidderdale.

    Studfold is at the top end of Nidderdale.



    Anne Challis, who runs the business with her brother, Ian Walker, said: 

    “Magically, fairy doors have appeared throughout the trail as the springtime fairies arrive in the Dales. 
    “The Great Studfold Easter Egg and Fairy Hunt is a day the whole family can enjoy. Pick up a clue sheet and then explore and discover large willow nests, brightly coloured eggs, golden rabbits and the famous Studfold spring fairies and their countryside friends. There’s also go-carts, ride-on tractors and den-building. 
    “The woodlands at Studfold are always magical but spring sees an extra level of enchantment.” 


    Children riding on toy tractors at Studfold - The Nidderdale Experience.

    Ride-on tractors are one of the activities on offer at Studfold - The Nidderdale Experience.



    The Walker family has farmed at Studfold, near Lofthouse at the top end up Nidderdale, for 16 generations, and started to diversify into tourism in the 1970s. Siblings Anne and Ian have since developed it into an award-winning business. 

    In addition to its adventure trail, Studfold now also has a caravan, camping and glamping park and a café, and hosts school groups and seasonal events. 

    Anne added:  

    “We are very much custodians of this wonderful countryside. We aim to educate inquisitive minds and enable children to have a lifetime love of the countryside. Memories made at Studfold will become part of your heart and soul!” 


    The Great Studfold Easter Egg and Fairy Hunt will run during the Easter school holidays, from April 1 to 16. 



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