The free event was launched during the pandemic and has been a firm favourite ever since
The HU5 Magical Fairy Trail is back for 2026(Image: Submitted)
A touch of magic is returning to HU5 this February. 59 homes across the Avenues, Dukeries, Chanterlands Avenue and Princes Avenue area will take part in the 2026 Fairy Trail.
The much-loved event returns this February half term, launching today (Friday, February 13) and runs until Tuesday, February 24, inviting families to explore a completely free, magical outdoor adventure. Maps of the trail can be viewed online at www.thefairytrail.co.uk or picked up from Artlink on Princes Avenue, Cups and Scoops on Chanterlands Avenues or a number of homes across the trail. In addition to exploring the trail, families can participate in four engaging events throughout the week:
- Fairy Themed Crafting week 1, Artlink, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February, 10am -4pm
- Our City and Back to Ours, Pearson Park, Sunday 15 February, 11am – noon
- Fairy Themed Crafting week 2, Artlink, Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February, 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Enchanted Woodland, Oasis Hub Hull, Friday 20 February, 10am – 1pm
- Fairy Craft Workshop: Fairy Home Making, Friday 20 February, 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Make a Mushroom Fairy House, Saturday 21 February, 10am – 3pm, The Art Factory
First created in 2021 by Avenues resident Rhiannon Beeson, the trail began as a way to give families something safe and joyful to do during lockdown. This is the Fairy Trails’ 5th anniversary in the HU5 area, with 59 homes signed up and six events taking place. Rhiannon said: “I’m so delighted to see almost 60 homes across our community sign up for this year’s Fairy Trail. I always love seeing the pride people put into making this event magical for children and families right across our area. “This year, alongside the free fairy trail, there are so many fantastic events taking place in our community. I’d encourage everyone to take part in the events hosted by Artlink, Oasis and the Art Factory.
“It’s also brilliant to see the Fairy Trail form part of the amazing Our City event with our own snow globe in Person Park. It’s fantastic to see so many people in the local community coming together to create such a wonderful week.” Ten-year-old Holly Smith, a regular attendee of the Fairy Trail, said: “I’ve been coming to the Fairy Trail since it first started when I was little, and I still love it every year. There are always so many different things to do, and it’s really exciting finding new fairy houses that weren’t there before.”