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The Secret Forest, Yorkshire
The Secret Forest, Yorkshire

The Secret Forest

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01937 53 53 53
thesecretforest@hazlewood-castle.co.uk
The Secret Forest, Yorkshire
The Secret Forest, Yorkshire

The Secret Forest

  • Home
  • Tickets
  • Story
  • Plan Your Visit
  • The Trail
  • Broomstick Cafe
  • …  
    • Home
    • Tickets
    • Story
    • Plan Your Visit
    • The Trail
    • Broomstick Cafe
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The Secret Forest, Yorkshire
  • The legend behind the Secret Forest

    A tale of fairy folk

    In 1086, Sir Mauger Le Vavasour received the land at Hazlewood from the King. As he built his grand castle, he discovered a fairy named Willow trapped by a nearby witch. Sir Mauger freed Willow, earning the gratitude of the fairy queen.

     

    The Queen warned Sir Mauger of the witch's desire to steal fairy magic. In exchange for his protection, the fairies bestowed magical blessings upon his family and castle.

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    With the fairies' help, the Vavasours prospered, much to the witch's dismay. She conjured Bogglins to attack the fairies and the Vavasour family, leading to dark times at Hazlewood.

     

    In a final battle, the Fairy Queen summoned a guardian dragon who defeated the witch and her army, banishing her from the land. The Vavasours remained at Hazlewood for centuries, but over time, the memory of the fairies faded.

  • Visit the Secret Forest

    Explore the magical realm where the legend comes to life.

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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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