Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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What to expect on the Room on the Broom trail

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Hamsterley Forest.

This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

As you explore, help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell – but watch out for Dragon along the way!

Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends on their magnificent new broom. 

Halloween fun​

Visiting this Halloween? Look out for magical cauldrons along the trail throughout October. Solve the clues and complete the crossword to earn a special sticker reward.​

Pick up the new Halloween sheet for just £1.50, or get it free when you purchase a £4 Room on the Broom trail pack.

Room on the Broom trail pack

Start your adventure with a Room on the Broom trail pack, available for just £4 from the Visitor Information Point. Each pack is filled with everything you need to bring the magic to life, including: 

• Kraft bag to colour in, and a pencil.
• Room on the Broom lanyard to wear.
• ingredient stickers and spell cards to fill in.
• craft card with pop-out star to make to your own witchy wand. 

Share your experiences and photos with us using #RoomOnTheBroomTrail

Room on the Broom © 2001 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

Trail information Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, Hamsterley, DL13 3NL

Opening hours
Get directions

Activity packs can be bought from the visitor information point during opening hours.

Trail Length

1.5miles (2.5 km)

Is this trail for you?

The trail is made of level stone. Follow the blue markers.

Parking

Parking fees apply unless a Forestry England member