AS The Gruffalo emerges from the deep dark wood, I’m not sure who squeals with delight more, my son George, five, or my 65-year-old dad Kevin. Julia Donaldson’s adored character is the inspiration ...

Dianne has written for the Manchester Evening News for almost 20 years across a variety of subjects. Formerly Diary Editor covering showbiz and events in Manchester, Dianne is now Lifestyle Editor, ...

A Midlands zoo has unveiled its improved Gruffalo Discovery Land devoted to the beloved children's book monster. Twycross Zoo, which is less than an hour's drive from Nottingham, unveiled its new and ...

The new, four-acre land is located in the heart of England at Twycross Zoo and brings together the much-loved characters, from best-selling children’s book The Gruffalo created by Julia Donaldson and ...

The new, four-acre attraction brings together the much-loved characters from best-selling children’s book The Gruffalo created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and the wildlife conservation ...

For children attending Twycross Zoo's new multi-million pound major development, The Gruffalo Discovery Land, this week, the joy was even greater. After all, what's not to like about The Gruffalo?

With school summer holidays now well underway across the UK, families will be looking for inspiration for full days out to keep the kids entertained over the next few weeks. Here in the north west we ...