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What Scares You? Half-Term Trail at Wilderness Wood

Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down · 24 October to 1 November 2026

What Scares You? Half-Term Trail at Wilderness Wood, from Wilderness WoodImage: Wilderness Wood
24 Oct to 1 Nov

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The woods open every day of half term with a spooky themed trail. Families help build a giant spider's web and search the woodland for animals that come out at night.

Highlights

  • Giant spider's web to help build
  • Hunt for nocturnal woodland animals
  • Pop-up food from Tuesday to Friday
  • Drinks and snacks from The Hatch every day

Good to know

  • No need to book for the trail
  • Some other activities during the week are bookable

Getting there

Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, near Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ

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Checked on 16 October 2026 against wildernesswood.org. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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