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Studland's Wicked Wildlife Trail

Check out our Wicked Wildlife Trail this October half-term and discover the nocturnal animals that call Studland their home.

  • Booking not needed

This October half term, join us for Studland’s Wicked Wildlife Trail. An adventure through beach, dunes, and woodland where nocturnal creatures leave clues behind for brave explorers to uncover. With 10 different activity stations to complete, you’ll track the secrets of which animals come out at night through games, puzzles, and hands-on fun. Costumes are welcome, curiosity is essential, and every twist in the trail promises a wild surprise. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and Halloween adventurers of all ages. Are you ready to explore the wild side of this Halloween?

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £3.50

The basics

Suitability

Everyone welcome.

Meeting point

Knoll Beach Office (at the bottom of the driveway), Ferry Rd, Studland, BH193AQ.

What to bring and wear

Clothing and footwear suitable for being outdoors in the weather. Some areas can be very muddy.

Accessibility

Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing places at Knoll beach.

Other

The suggested time to do the trail is roughly one hour. You can take as long as you need. If you have little ones and don't want to walk too far, you can pick and choose which activities you do.

Upcoming events

Discover the Hidden Fungi of Studland: A Guided Walk with Andy Knott 

Join Andy of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms for a guided walk through Studland’s woodland, learning to identify a range of native species and discovering the hidden wonders of fungi—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

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on
27 Sep to 21 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Trust10 

Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views.

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on
28 Sep 2025 to 28 Jun 2026
at
08:50 to 11:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Nature Tots (5 and under) 

Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group

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on
29 Sep to 15 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 6 other dates or times

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour 

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles (ATVs). A single ticket purchased will be for up to three people inside the vehicle.

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on
12 Oct to 16 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time