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Free Outdoor Christmas trail

Travel the world this Christmas, completing festive challenges across the jungle, desert, oceans, the Arctic and the night sky. ​

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Embark on a magical journey around the world this Christmas, Travel through the jungle, desert, oceans, Arctic and night sky, taking on festive challenges and playful activities along the way. Test your aim at tin can alley, play Christmas music, and challenge friends and family to a game of skittles as you explore each unique landscape. From icy polar adventures to twinkling stars overhead, this family-friendly trail celebrates the wonder of Christmas through discovery, imagination and festive fun. Complete every challenge to finish your Christmas world tour.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

We have made sure this route is wheelchair/pushchair accessible.

Meeting point

Meet at the Visitor Reception Kiosk - the adventure begins there.

What to bring and wear

Bring your coat, layers if it's chilly and some good wellies - just in case there are muddy puddles to splash in!

Upcoming events

Pooch Passport 

Explore more with your four-legged friends! In partnership with Forthglade, visit Hughenden and other participating properties to collect 6 stamps on your free pooch passport to receive a treat.

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on
15 Oct 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 136 other dates or times

Creepy Chilterns 

Best suited to children aged 8–12, this self-guided trail takes you on a journey through the myths, legends and mysterious folklore of the Chiltern Hills.

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on
15 Oct to 2 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 18 other dates or times

October Half Term - Stranger Folk at Hughenden 

Forget plastic fangs and horror films - this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic. British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of Hughenden.

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on
15 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 17 other dates or times

The Great Big Halloween Hunt Trail 

Saturday 3 October - Sunday 1 November. Perfect for children aged 2–5, this playful trail is inspired by the Nosy Crow book The Great Big Halloween Hunt.

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on
15 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 17 other dates or times