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Wicked Wildlife After Dark

A one-night-only after-hours adventure with freshly made pizza under the stars.

As darkness falls across the beach, dunes, and woodland, discover the creatures that come alive after sunset. From hooting owls to gliding bats, each activity station invites you to uncover nocturnal mysteries through games, challenges, and surprises.

Track glowing footprints or communicate with lights and sounds on this family-friendly trail of wildlife wonder. Costumes welcome, curiosity required — and don’t forget your torch... you never know what’s watching from the shadows.

Every ticket includes a hot or cold drink and a freshly baked pizza from Little Italy Pizza, served piping hot straight from the oven. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.

Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!

Sessions

5:00–6:30 pm – Food served on arrival (5:00pm). Trail runs 5:15–6:30 pm. Ideal for families with younger children who may want to eat earlier.

5:45–7:15 pm – Trail runs 5:45–7:00 pm. Food served 6:45–7:15pm.

6:30–8:00 pm – Trail runs 6:30–7:45 pm. Food served 7:30–8:00 pm.

Dietary requirements:

A non-gluten containing (NGCI) pizza base can be provided. However, this will be prepared in a kitchen and cooked in an oven where gluten is present. Although every care is taken to reduce the chance of cross contamination, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee the dish is gluten free. This is left to your discretion.
Vegan cheese available. Please fill in dietary requirements field when purchasing ticket.

Please note:

  • Meet at  Knoll Beach Visitor Reception (at the bottom of the driveway)
    Ferry Road,
    Studland,
    BH193AQ
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  • Whilst some areas will be lit, please make sure you bring a fully charged torch.
  • Clothing and footwear suitable for being outdoors in the weather. Some areas can be very muddy.
  • Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing places at Knoll Beach.
  • Child tickets for u12s only. All u18s to be with an adult.
  • To avoid unnecessary delays with your food, kindly adhere to the advertised session times on your ticket.

Ticket options

  • Adult - Wicked Wildlife After Dark
    Adult - Wicked Wildlife After Dark
    £20.00

    Includes 12'' pizza and drink. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.

    0 10 max

    Includes 12'' pizza and drink. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.

  • Child (under 12) - Wicked Wildlife After Dark
    Child (under 12) - Wicked Wildlife After Dark
    £15.00

    Includes 9.5'' pizza and drink. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.

    0 10 max

    Includes 9.5'' pizza and drink. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.

Wicked Wildlife After Dark

A one-night-only after-hours adventure with freshly made pizza under the stars.

As darkness falls across the beach, dunes, and woodland, discover the creatures that come alive after sunset. From hooting owls to gliding bats, each activity station invites you to uncover nocturnal mysteries through games, challenges, and surprises.

Track glowing footprints or communicate with lights and sounds on this family-friendly trail of wildlife wonder. Costumes welcome, curiosity required — and don’t forget your torch... you never know what’s watching from the shadows.

Every ticket includes a hot or cold drink and a freshly baked pizza from Little Italy Pizza, served piping hot straight from the oven. At checkout, choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Vegetarian.

Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!

Sessions

5:00–6:30 pm – Food served on arrival (5:00pm). Trail runs 5:15–6:30 pm. Ideal for families with younger children who may want to eat earlier.

5:45–7:15 pm – Trail runs 5:45–7:00 pm. Food served 6:45–7:15pm.

6:30–8:00 pm – Trail runs 6:30–7:45 pm. Food served 7:30–8:00 pm.

Dietary requirements:

A non-gluten containing (NGCI) pizza base can be provided. However, this will be prepared in a kitchen and cooked in an oven where gluten is present. Although every care is taken to reduce the chance of cross contamination, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee the dish is gluten free. This is left to your discretion.
Vegan cheese available. Please fill in dietary requirements field when purchasing ticket.

Please note:

  • Meet at  Knoll Beach Visitor Reception (at the bottom of the driveway)
    Ferry Road,
    Studland,
    BH193AQ
    What3Words ///older.thumb.agreed
  • Whilst some areas will be lit, please make sure you bring a fully charged torch.
  • Clothing and footwear suitable for being outdoors in the weather. Some areas can be very muddy.
  • Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing places at Knoll Beach.
  • Child tickets for u12s only. All u18s to be with an adult.
  • To avoid unnecessary delays with your food, kindly adhere to the advertised session times on your ticket.

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