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Castles of England
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More in Origami & Folding KitsStorybook Paper Castle
Build a little kingdom for big stories. Cut and fold a four-tower paper castle with an opening drawbridge, then add the characters, map and quests for an imaginative afternoon.
15 A4 pages4 towers & drawbridge6 standing story piecesAges 8+ with adult help
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A closer look inside
- Four towers, connecting walls and a manually opening drawbridge
- Six standing pieces: knight, royal, wizard, dragon, ranger and treasure
- Decorated kingdom map, six quests and a story journal
- Large pictured instructions with lettered glue joins
- Six making pages to print once for the castle and story pieces
Good to know
Have scissors, a ruler and glue ready. Print the parts at Actual Size on A4 light card, with ordinary paper for the map. Adult help is recommended; allow roughly 45–60 minutes. Built footprint is about 16 × 14 cm.
Full Etsy listing description
Build a little kingdom with a big story to tell! 🏰
Cut, fold and glue your Storybook Castle, lower the drawbridge and welcome a friendly dragon to the courtyard.
Your DIGITAL DOWNLOAD includes one 15-page A4 PDF:
✓ Four illustrated towers and connecting castle walls
✓ A drawbridge that opens by hand
✓ Six standing story pieces: knight, royal, wizard, dragon, ranger and treasure
✓ A decorated kingdom map, six quests and a story journal
✓ Large pictured instructions with letter-matched glue joins
Print the six making pages once each. Use A4 light card for the pieces and ordinary paper for the map, at 100% / Actual Size. You’ll need scissors, a ruler and glue.
Suggested for ages 8+ with adult help. Allow around 45–60 minutes plus drying time. The castle footprint is 16 × 14cm, with 8.6cm towers.
This is a digital printable; no physical kit is posted.
From download to done
Get ready to build your kingdom
- Print the six making pages at Actual Size on A4 light card.
- Follow the pictured steps and match the lettered glue joins, with adult help.
- Add the story pieces, map and a quest to begin playing.
A little practical help
What settings should I use?
Read the printing guide in your chosen product first. Check the paper size, orientation and scale in the print preview. Plot Twist and Japanese Writing Paper specify A4 at Actual Size; Castles of England uses landscape A4 pages. Print one page and check it before making the full batch.
Which paper should I choose?
Start with a sheet your printer supports. Test your pens or pencils on it before printing a batch. For cards or keepsakes, check the printer’s paper-weight limit before using thicker stock. Do not assume a home printer can handle every craft paper.
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