October Half Term
Hedgehog Trail
Complete the trail and immerse yourself in the Autumnal woodland. Enjoy our activity/craft in our picnic area before you leave, making the most of your time spent in this enchanting setting.
Open Dates
Saturday 24th October
Wednesday 28th October
Thursday 29th October
Friday 30th October
Saturday 31st October
Open 9:30am till 4pm - Last Entry 2:30pm
Other
No prebooking required
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome on the trail for these dates. Dog owners must clean up after their pets, there are no bins on site..
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or pushchair Accessible.
Prices
Adults £3
Children £4.50 (Includes Trail Sheet and Activity/Craft)
HalGLOWeen
Explore the woodland ‘Glow in the Dark’ UV walk then warm up by the fire while enjoying live music and delicious hot drinks. This event is suitable for everyone who appreciates the unique charm and tranquility found in the cover of darkness.
Open Dates
Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th, Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October
from 5pm - select time slot on booking
Prices
Adults £9
Children £9
Other
All tickets must be Prebooked.
Sorry but NO DOGS can attend our evening events.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
Carols & Campfire
Saurday 19th December from 6pm
Join us round the campfire for a festive evening of christmas carols from Velvet Midnight, Mulled wine/cider and cocktails as well as soft drinks and cosy campfire hot chocolates from Rustic Mobile Bars. and if you dont fancy cooking join us for dinner!
Settle in with a hot jacket potato, have it plain or top it with baked beans or vegetarian chilli to warm you up before the carols begin. Butter and vegan butter will be available and all orders will be served with optional sides of salad, coleslaw and grated cheese. Food MUST be ordered on booking and cannot be purchased on the night.
Sit round the fire and enjoy the music, dance if you wish, singing along is encouraged!!
Other
Food will be served between 6 and 6:45pm. Drinks and Campfire from 6pm and Carols begin at 7pm
Children under 2 years old are free and do not need a ticket
All Entry tickets and food must be Pre-booked.
Sorry but NO DOGS can attend our evening events.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
Prices
Standard Entry £10
Entry plus Food £15
Christmas Trail
Join the festive fun on our enchanting Christmas Trail, where delightful crafts, captivating storytelling, and delicious campfire treats await.
Open Dates
Saturday 19th December
Sunday 20th December
Monday 21st December
Tuesday 22nd December
Open 9:30am till 4pm - Last Entry 2:30pm
Other
No prebooking required
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome on the trail for these dates. Dog owners must clean up after their pets, there are no bins on site..
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
Prices
Adults £3
Children £4.50 (Includes trail Sheet and Activity/Craft)
Bat Night with Michael Blencowe
Date 14th April 2027
Pre-booking required
7:15pm - 9pm
£20 per person
As the sun sets, some of the most amazing animals on the Rowfant Trail take to the skies. Join us for a special family evening to learn all about the bats that live here.
Sussex Naturalist, Michael Blencowe will start the evening with a short talk about these wonderful animals, whilst you enjoy a hot drink.
Armed with bat detectors, which will allow us to tune into their echolocations, we’ll take a slow, guided walk around the trail looking (and listening) out for bats as well as owls and other nocturnal creatures.
This event is suitable for adults and children - min age 8 years.
Easter Trail
We’re buzzing with excitement here at the Rowfant Trail!
Join us this Easter to follow our themed trail, packed with spring time fun and surprises.
Entry includes Easter trail and prize for children.
Open Dates
2027 dates TBC
Open 9.30am till 4.30pm - Last Entry 3pm
Prices
Adults £3
Children £4.50 (includes Easter Trail and Prize)
Other
No prebooking required
Sorry no dogs permitted at this time to protect ground nesting birds and spring flora.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
May Bank Holiday
Discover the beautiful bluebells, fragrant wild garlic, and delicate anemones; take a moment to listen for the various birdsong while you enjoy the vibrant array of colors and sounds that the woodland has to offer.
Open Dates
2027 dates tbc
Prices
Adults £3
Children £3
Spring spotters sheet available
Other
No prebooking required
Sorry no dogs permitted at this time to protect ground nesting birds and spring flora.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
May Half Term
Time for an outdoor adventure!
Explore the lush green woodland. Listen carefully for the cheerful songs of the birds or hunt for a hidden frog among the leaves.
We’ll be opening a new toddler play area in time for half term, so keep your eyes peeled!
We will be joined by ‘Nanny Sam’s coffee van’ too so you can enjoy a freshly made coffee in our picnic area.
Open Dates
Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th May
Open 9.30am till 5pm
Last Entry 4pm
Prices
Adults £3
Children £3
Spring Spotter sheet available
Other
No prebooking required
Sorry no dogs permitted at this time to protect ground nesting birds and spring flora.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
Summer Holidays
Stay cool and relaxed under the lush canopy of the enchanting woodland, take the time to enjoy a leisurely lunch in our welcoming picnic area, see if you can spot a variety of creatures living in the magical ‘Bugton on Pee’ and splash in the refreshing stream.
Open Dates
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 31st July
1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st August
Open 9.30am till 5pm - Last Entry 3.30pm
Prices
Adults £4
Children £4
Orienteering activity £1 surcharge
Summer spotters sheet available
Other
No prebooking required
Sorry no dogs permitted at this time to protect ground nesting birds.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.
Autumn @ Rowfant Trail
Autumn in the woodland reveals a stunning display of colourful leaves and berries. As you wander through the autumn mist, how many fungi varieties can you see peeking through the leaf litter and growing on trees?
Take a ‘Fungi Spotter’ sheet and see what you can find around the trail.
Open Dates
4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th September
2nd, 9th, 10th, 16th October
Open 9.30am till 4.30pm - Last Entry 3pm
Prices
Adults £3
Children £3
Fungi spotter sheet available
Other
No prebooking required
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome on the trail for these dates. Dog owners must clean up after their pets, there are no bins on site.
Rowfant Trail is not Wheelchair or Pushchair Accessible.