


Christmas at The Secret Forest, Hazlewood Castle
Welcome to the Secret Forest, where adventure awaits!
Open for the festive season with a special magical lantern lit trail 10th - 24th December.
Nestled within the enchanting grounds of Hazlewood Castle lies the Secret Forest, a whimsical woodland trail designed to ignite the imaginations of young explorers. Step into a world where every corner holds a new adventure, from playful hideaways to mystical encounters.
Magical Christmas Trail
The fairies have been busy creating a magical light trail ready for you to explore and at dusk all of their hard work comes alive in the most spectacular fashion.
Wind your way through the beautiful woodland holding your lantern aloft to discover all the festive surprises our woodland folk have in store.
In Bogglinton village the Bogglins have been practising their seasonal songs and decking out their burrow homes ready for the big day.
Even the Witch has been conjuring up all sorts of festive cheer ready for your little explorers to discover!
Santa's Woodland Village
At the end of the trail Santas woodland village awaits nestled between the trees.
Bustling with festivities, join in with our festive workshops, indulge in yummy treats.
At the heart of the village is Santas grotto, where you can meet the big man himself, collect a gift and make a Christmas wish.
Book your tickets
The Secret Forest Christmas Trail
Adults £15, Children from £15 or £25 with a Santa visit
What our visitors think
"Amazing morning out at this newly opened magical forest. We went with 3 toddlers and it was perfect for them. They loved all the interactive stuff, things hanging up high and cute fairy homes etc.
We were there for almost 3 hours (little legs!) and had a snack at the cafe at the end. The kids also loved the little play area and the walk to and from the carpark is a lovely woodland walk.
A huge amount of effort and passion has been put into this by the two men who have set it up in partnership with the castle. So much thought has been put into all the details, it must have taken months to build! Well worth the money!
Highly recommend! Very good for children under 8".— Grace Feeney
“Came for the opening day and was So lucky with the weather.
A lovely peaceful walk through the forest discovering fairy doors, bogglin houses, musical instruments, witches house and dragons. If you listen carefully you may hear the fairy’s!. Loved the wildlife area too.
Easy to follow the map around the forest and things to find along the way.
Lovely broomstick cafe where we enjoyed some sandwiches, sausage rolls and coffee.
Toilets are at the front and a disabled/ baby change unit too. The walk took about 1 and half hours but could take longer.
We had a great day and let our imagination take over. We will be back .”— Nursemel
“My granddaughter, daughter and I enjoyed a delightful walk around the trail on Saturday morning. The experience has been very well thought through giving lots of opportunity for interaction for the children whilst allowing them to use their own imaginations. My granddaughter is 27 months old and got so much out of each new discovery she made. As adults we enjoyed the sense of relaxation the woodland brought us both We've decided we need to bring grandad next time but are hoping the dragons don't scare him too much.
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— Mandy Newby
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Hazlewood Castle, The Secret ForestDecember 10th - 24th
Trail: 3:00pm – 6:30pm daily
Santa Visits: 4:00pm – 7:00pm (pre-booking essential)01937 53 53 53Sign Up for enews
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Opening Times
December 10th - 24th
Trail: 3:00pm – 6:30pm dailySanta Visits: 4:00pm – 7:00pm (pre-booking essential)
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