Pokemon Mega Evolution Trails head to Cheshire National Trust site this May half term
The new trails will launch at 14 sites across England and Wales
By Cheshire Live
Families can follow a new Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail at Quarry Bank in Cheshire this May half term, with Speke Hall also taking part nearby.
Families in Cheshire will be able to take part in a new Pokémon adventure this May half term as the National Trust launches a Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail at selected sites across England and Wales.
Quarry Bank in Cheshire is among the 14 National Trust locations taking part in the May half-term event, giving young Pokémon fans a chance to explore the outdoors while searching for Mega Evolution Pokémon.
Speke Hall, near Liverpool and within easy reach of many Cheshire families, is also taking part in the same National Trust programme.
The trail is designed to encourage children and families to get active outdoors during the school break. Visitors are invited to collect a trail sheet, follow the route through the grounds and search for 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon at 10 trail points.
Each trail point includes a simple physical or creative challenge inspired by different Pokémon abilities, including speed, strategy, focus and bravery. At the end of the trail, families can also take a photo in front of a Pokémon Mega Evolution backdrop.
The National Trust says the event is suitable for children aged two and over. Booking is not needed, and the trail is included with standard admission, with free entry for National Trust members.
At Speke Hall, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail is listed as running from Saturday, May 23, to Sunday, May 31, between 10am and 4.30pm. Visitors are told to collect information from visitor reception and to dress for the weather, as the trail is outdoors.
The event is part of a wider summer partnership between Pokémon and the National Trust. Pokémon says selected National Trust places will host outdoor Pokémon activities between May and September, beginning with the Mega Evolution Trails during half term.
For Cheshire families looking for a school-holiday activity, the trail offers a mix of fresh air, walking, discovery and familiar characters. It may also appeal to families who do not normally visit heritage sites but are looking for a themed day out that gives children a clear activity to follow.
The National Trust says the trails are intended to help families feel welcome and confident exploring the outdoors together. The format is simple: collect a sheet, follow the route, find the Pokémon and complete the challenges along the way.
That makes it particularly useful for families with younger children who need a focus during a day out. Rather than simply walking around the grounds, children have a reason to keep moving and look carefully at what is around them.
For Quarry Bank, the event adds another family attraction to one of Cheshire’s best-known National Trust sites. The historic mill and estate already draw visitors from across the county, and a Pokémon-themed trail is likely to bring in families looking for something different during the holiday.
Speke Hall’s involvement will also be useful for Cheshire families living closer to the Merseyside border, particularly those around Widnes, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Chester and Warrington.
The partnership also shows how heritage attractions are trying to reach younger audiences. By linking a globally recognised children’s brand with gardens, parkland and historic sites, the National Trust is giving families another reason to visit places that might otherwise feel more suited to adults.
For parents, the practical appeal is clear. The trail is outdoors, does not require advance booking and is built around a familiar theme that many children already understand.
Normal admission charges still apply, so families planning a visit should check opening times, ticket prices and travel details before setting off.
The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails are running across 14 National Trust places during May half term, including Quarry Bank in Cheshire and Speke Hall in Merseyside.