The Secret Forest 2026

🌲 The Secret Forest at Hazlewood Castle

The new is here

The forest is stirring.

Hidden within the ancient woodland of Hazlewood Castle, Tadcaster, The Secret Forest returns for a brand new season of wonder, stories, and adventure beneath the trees.

Join us as the woodland comes alive with characters, discoveries, and moments of quiet magic. 

This immersive outdoor experience invites families to step off the everyday path and into a world where imagination grows wild.

Including our new trail feature - The witch's potion trail- discover the hidden potion bottles throughout the trail and crack the code to unlock the spell.

Opening times

10am- 4pm

Weekends from June until the end of September

Summer Holidays - Saturday 18th July - Sunday September 6th (Wednesday - Monday)

Tickets

Half terms & holidays:

Monday- Friday - £9 per person, family ticket £32

Saturday & Sunday - £10 per person, family ticket £35

Information

• Last entry is at 2.30pm
• The trail takes approx 1.5 hours to complete
• Ages 2s and under go free, for ages 3+ a ticket is required
• A family ticket includes 4 people 
• All tickets must be pre booked and are non refundable, please be careful when making your selection
• Sorry, no dogs (except assistance dogs)
• Free parking
• Blue light discount enter promo code  BLSF2026 - We will ask to see your blue light card at the gate on the day of your visit.
• Carers discount enter promo code CDSF2026-  We just ask to see the Access Card, Blue Badge, proof of DLA/PIP receipt or proof of young carer's assesment at the gate on the day you visit.