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Curious Folk Trail - with the League of Curiosity

The Met, Derby Hall, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Curious Folk Trail to explore the ‘Cultural Quarter’ of Bury with the League of Curiosity

Curious Folk Trail - with the League of Curiosity

Boots? Check!
Cag in a bag? Check!
Dragon repellent? ….. Eh?

Prepare yourself for an epic adventure of folkloric proportions as you uncover hidden histories and secret stories in a BRAND NEW folk trail!
Explore the overlooked.
Delve into the misremembered.
Rediscover the forgotten!
As the League of Curiosity curates a curious collection of Bury-based stories and songs, retold through gentle clowning, splashes of play, and flashes of puppetry.
A family-friendly folklore walk for those who like their history with a healthy dose of stories, songs, and play.

When: Saturday 12th September, 11am and 2pm

Where: Meet at The Met (visiting Bury Church, Library Gardens and Kay Gardens)

Who: Children 6+ and their families

Length: 50mins

Max audience size: 30 people

Access: The walk will explore the ‘Cultural Quarter’ of Bury. We will travel along paths, pavements, and urban greenspaces. The ground may be uneven at times - and even muddy (depending on weather). Participants are encouraged to dress appropriate to the weather (coat for rain, sunscream for sun - that sort of thing). The walks will go ahead, rain or shine (but not in really bad, sideways rain or ridiculously windy storms).

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
11:00am & 2:00pm

Location & directions

The Met, Derby Hall, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW

Directions:
Book tickets via The Met website, this event starts and finishes at The Met, but will take place around Bury town centre
Contact on day:
The Met
Telephone number:
+441617612216

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book your place via The Met website
Booking contact name:
The Met
Booking telephone number:
+441617612216
Booking website:
https://themet.org.uk/event/curious-folk-trail/

Accessibility details

The walk will explore the ‘Cultural Quarter’ of Bury. They will travel along paths, pavements, and urban greenspaces. The ground may be uneven at times - and perhaps muddy (depending on weather)

Additional information

Max number of people:
30
Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 50 minute(s)

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