Plan your visit to the Secret Forest
Seasonal Opening Hours
Festive season at the Secret Forest.
December 10th - 24th
Trail: 3:00pm – 6:30pm daily
Santa Visits: 4:00pm – 7:00pm (pre-booking essential)Tickets:
Adults - £15 per person
Children -£25 per person (includes present from Santa)All children of any age need a ticket.
Admission & Prices
All tickets must be pre-booked
2026 season tickets available soon!
Accessibility
The Secret Forest is a natural woodland trail, it is predominantly flat, however there are natural slopes and some uneven ground.
Please view our full accessibility guide here
How to get here
The best way to visit is by car.
Follow the brown signs for Hazlewood Castle and our car park is signposted from the A64 turn off.
The nearest train station is Church Fenton roughly 8 miles from The Secret Forest.
Book your tickets online
FAQs
How long does the trail take?
What facilities are there?
Do you allow private parties, school trips and groups?
What happens if the Secret Forest closes due to bad weather?
Is there parking
Do you have a picnic area?
Are dogs allowed?
What ages is the trail suitable for?
For your information
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- To protect our wildlife, please stick to the marked paths.
- Please wear sensible footwear, if it has been raining we recommend that you wear wellies.
Visit the Secret Forest
Explore the magical realm where the legend comes to life.
Opening Times
December 10th - 24th
Trail: 3:00pm – 6:30pm dailySanta Visits: 4:00pm – 7:00pm (pre-booking essential)
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