Name: Wilderness Wood
Rating: 5.0

Wilderness Wood

Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ, England

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Wilderness Wood is a unique 61-acre family-run working woodland offering a natural and peaceful outdoor experience. Located in Hadlow Down, it showcases traditional coppicing and diverse woodland habitats. It is an ideal destination for families, walkers, and nature enthusiasts.

Visitors can explore miles of woodland paths, including the A to Z trail that takes around 45 minutes to complete. Activities include walking through seasonal landscapes with bluebells in spring and chestnuts in autumn, wildlife spotting such as bats and owls, and enjoying nature trails with varying woodland environments. The site also offers refreshments like hot drinks, cakes, and ice creams, along with open spaces for relaxation.

Entry prices are £4.60 for adults, £2.85 for children, £3.75 for concessions, and £13.75 for families. Children’s birthday parties are available, including options like Little Forest School sessions, pottery workshops, or hiring woodland glades with a firepit and space for activities.

The experience offers a calm and immersive connection with nature and traditional woodland life. With its trails, wildlife, and family-friendly activities, it provides a relaxing and engaging day out. It is a great place to explore, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Wood: A unique 61 acre family-run working woodland, where you can still see traditional coppicing. Fascinating and beautiful at all seasons, with miles of paths and tracks to explore, including springtime bluebell walk and easy access path.
The Flora and Fauna: We work hard to provide a variety of different habitats around the woods to encourage and support wildlife. You will often spot bats in the early evening and can hear owls out in the woods at night. We also once saw a badger on a night-time walk, although we aren’t sure whether they live in the wood, or if they were just passing through.
Woodland trail: Our A to Z trail runs around the perimeter of the wood and takes about 45 minutes - longer if you are with a curious toddler and shorter if you are keeping up with your dog. The trail takes you through many and varied types of woodland at different stages of growth - with bluebells in spring, chestnuts in autumn and beautiful views out in winter when there are no leaves.

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Facilities

Food & Drinks: Treat yourself to restorative hot drinks and cake before or after your walk in the wood. Home-team and member volunteers are ready to welcome you with hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes, biscuits and ice creams in the summer.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Guide Prices

Adult: £4.60
Child: £2.85
Concession: £3.75
Family: £13.75

Pricing URL: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/things-to-do/wilderness-wood-p47853

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

People have been hosting kid’s birthday parties at Wilderness Wood for over 30 years. There are different ways to host a party for your child:

Little Forest School: our wonderful forest school providers can run a party for you and will hire the space on your behalf.
Pottery Parties: Julia Dunstan runs regular drop in sessions during the school holidays, and can also run a workshop as part of your child’s party, and would hire a space on your behalf.

Members can hire one of our woodland glades. This includes:

4 hours hire to include set up and pack down.
Firepit and first batch of firewood, so you can toast marshmallows or cook over the fire.
Space to put up decorations

Open Tuesday to Sunday - 10am to 4pm

Address: Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ, England

Post Code: TN22 4HJ

Council: Wealden

County: East Sussex

By Car: We are easy to find - you just turn off the A272 in the village of Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ into the car-park. When you get to Hadlow Down, you will see a brown visitor attraction sign and a beautiful sign hanging on the road side.
By Bus: The closest bus-stop is a 10 minute drive away at Cooper’s Green, near Uckfield, which is on a regular bus line between Brighton and Tunbridge Wells.
By Train: The closest train station is Buxted (on the London Bridge to Uckfield line).