Wallace & Gromit at Kew Wakehurst this October half-term

This autumn, Kew Wakehurst invites families to join a Fantastic Fungi Trail, inspired by the adventures of Wallace & Gromit and the villainous penguin Feathers McGraw. Children are tasked with foiling McGraw’s most recent plot, uncovering the ‘tricks and treats’ of fungi found across the Sussex landscape.

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.

Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail, 17 October to 1 November