Plan your visit to the Secret Forest
Seasonal Opening Hours
10am- 4pm
Bank holidays
Spring half term May 24th- June 1st
Summer holidays July 23rd - August 31st (Wednesday- Sunday)
Every weekend from April until the end of September
Last entry 2.30pm
Under 2s go free, children 2 years upwards will need a ticket
The Broomstick Cafe is open to ticket holders only from 10am - 4pm on the trails open days.
Admission & Prices
All tickets must be pre-booked
Single tickets £9
Family tickets (2 adults & 2 children) £32
Under 2s go free
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
10am- 4pm
Bank Holidays
Spring half term May 24th- June 1st
Summer holidays July 23rd - August 31st (Wednesday - Sunday)
Every weekend from April until the end of September
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