Wicked Wildlife After Dark
A one-night-only after-hours adventure with freshly made pizza under the stars.
- Booking essential
As darkness falls across the beach, dunes, and woodland, discover the creatures that come alive after sunset. From hooting owls to gliding bats, each activity station invites you to uncover nocturnal mysteries through games, challenges, and surprises. Track glowing footprints or communicate with lights and sounds on this family-friendly trail of wildlife wonder. Costumes welcome, curiosity required — and don’t forget your torch... you never know what’s watching from the shadows.
Every ticket includes a hot or cold drink and a freshly baked pizza from Little Italy Pizza, served piping hot straight from the oven. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.
Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!
Sessions
5:00–6:30 pm – Food served on arrival (5:00pm). Trail runs 5:15–6:30 pm. Ideal for families with younger children who may want to eat earlier.
5:45–7:15 pm – Trail runs 5:45–7:00 pm. Food served 6:45–7:15pm.
6:30–8:00 pm – Trail runs 6:30–7:45 pm. Food served 7:30–8:00 pm.
Dietary requirements:
A non-gluten containing (NGCI) pizza base can be provided. However, this will be prepared in a kitchen and cooked in an oven where gluten is present. Although every care is taken to reduce the chance of cross contamination, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee the dish is gluten free. This is left to your discretion. Vegan cheese available. Please fill in dietary requirements field when purchasing ticket.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Includes 12'' pizza and drink. | £20.00 |
| Child Include 9.5'' pizza and drink | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Child tickets for u12s only. All u18s to be with an adult.
- Meeting point
Knoll Beach Visitor Reception (at the bottom of the driveway) Ferry Road, Studland, BH193AQ What3Words ///older.thumb.agreed
- What to bring and wear
Whilst some areas will be lit, please make sure you bring a fully charged torch. 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
To avoid unnecessary delays with your food, kindly adhere to the advertised session times on your ticket.
Upcoming events
Nature Tots (5 and under)
Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group
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!
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.
Nature Journaling for Kids
A great way to encourage kids to explore their surroundings and connect with nature, come and start your nature journaling at Studland.