Join a Fantastic Fungi Trail with Wallace & Gromit at Kew Wakehurst this October half-term

Coinciding with celebrations for Aardman’s 50th anniversary, the trail invites families to jump into the cracking claymation world, as the much-loved characters bring science to life. Joining Wallace & Gromit as budding field assistants, children will take a closer look at the world beneath our feet, where the many shapes of fungi hint at an expansive ecological network below. From surprising scents to incredible inks, children will learn about the different ‘tricks and treats’ that fungi bring, completing their mycological mission and keeping vital scientific records safe from Feathers McGraw. As the landscape sinks towards dusk, the trail will bring a playful autumnal experience, open for later afternoon sessions.

The Wallace & Gromit trail at Wakehurst promises an affordable and accessible day out for all, with buggy-friendly paths and a dog-friendly route. Uniting the generations across 50 years of creative storytelling, the trail will bring families together to forge autumnal memories, whilst deepening a connection and understanding of the natural world.

Eva Owen, Public Engagement Manager at Wakehurst, said:

"We're uniquely placed at Kew Wakehurst to offer families experiences that are directly inspired by scientific research that takes place onsite and we're excited to offer a slightly different Halloween experience this October. The Fantastic Fungi Trail promises to transform the season’s fear into awe and wonder of the natural world, growing children’s curiosity and equipping them with fungi facts to better understand the habitats around us. Whether you've been coming to Wakehurst for years or are looking for something different this October half-term, we can't wait to welcome you."

Molly Van Den Brink, Senior Attractions & Live Experiences Manager at Aardman, said:

“We are delighted to be working with the Kew Wakehurst team to develop such a unique, alternative Halloween experience, where families will have the chance to explore and learn about the incredible natural world around them, and all the tricks and treats that these fantastic fungi found at Wakehurst have to offer. Wallace & Gromit are perfectly placed to lead visitors on this journey of scientific discovery and engage them with Wallace’s latest contraption, before it’s too late and their plans are foiled by a familiar, feathery foe..."

Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at Wakehurst 17 Oct to 1 Nov

17 Oct – 24 Oct, last entry at 5pm

25 Oct - 1 Nov, last entry at 4pm

Family activity leaflet and sticker sheet: £3 / Free for family members

Wakehurst day entry

Adult and Family Members: Free, Adult: £18.50 (£9.25 post 3.30pm), Young person (17-25 years): £9.25, children aged 5-16: £4, children aged 4 and under: free

£1 ticket available for those on Universal or Pension Credit

Families can take out a Family membership (1 or 2 adult options available), to enjoy affordable family days out all year round.

Please note: The trail does not include a live costumed character appearance

About Kew Wakehurst
Kew Wakehurst is a wild botanic garden and living laboratory in Sussex, a global sanctuary where world-leading science meets biodiverse landscapes. Across 535 acres, visitors can see how every habitat serves a mission - through the temperate woodlands and meadows of the world to critically endangered Wollemi pines and an American Prairie defining climate-resilient gardening. At its heart is Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, the world’s largest store of seeds from wild plant species. Those same threatened seeds are cultivated with care in rich landscapes, acting as a foundation for research by scientists in labs and on land. Become immersed in the wonder of Kew Wakehurst, and wander the wild side.
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About Aardman
Aardman is an employee-owned company, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. An independent, multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio, it produces feature films, series, advertising and interactive entertainment.

About Wallace & Gromit
Wallace and Gromit, Aardman’s most loved and iconic duo have been delighting family audiences around the world for 35 years. First hitting our screens in Nick Park’s Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (1989) the pair went on to star in three further half hour specials (Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993), Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995) and Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf or Death (2009) and a feature length film Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) and are internationally celebrated winning over 100 awards at festivals - including 3 Academy Awards® and 8 BAFTA® Awards.