Wallace and Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at Wakehurst
Wakehurst, Ardingly · 17 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Wakehurst (RBG Kew)Kew's Sussex garden marks Aardman's 50th anniversary with a fungi-hunting trail, helping Wallace and Gromit record the woodland's mushrooms while dodging Feathers McGraw. It mixes hands-on challenges with real science.
Highlights
- Interactive fungi hunt through the autumn woods
- Wallace and Gromit theme for Aardman's 50th year
- Buggy-friendly paths
- Dog-friendly route
Good to know
- Book garden entry and a trail pack in advance
- There are no costumed characters
- Dogs are not allowed in Tree Trunk Trek or the play spaces
- Runs in all weathers, so bring waterproofs
Getting there
Wakehurst, Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TN
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