About the farm
Wilderness Wood is a working woodland on the Main Road at Hadlow Down in East Sussex, where you can cut your own tree from the field or pick a pre-cut local tree from the courtyard. Weekend Christmas Fayres bring wood-fired pizza, hot drinks and gifts from local makers. Booking a parking slot is recommended on the busy Fayre weekends.
What is on here
Food & drink
Bringing your dog
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead
- Please clean up after your dog
- A working woodland to explore together
Dog policy last checked: 1 October 2026 · from the farm's own website.
Visiting
Getting there
Wilderness Wood is in Hadlow Down, East Sussex. Tap below for turn-by-turn directions.
Get directionsCommon questions
Can I take my dog to Wilderness Wood?
Yes. Wilderness Wood is a dog-friendly Christmas tree farm in Hadlow Down, East Sussex. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead.
When is Wilderness Wood open?
Open daily 24 November to 21 December, 10am to 4pm; Christmas Fayre weekends across December. UK Christmas tree farms generally open from late November to a few days before Christmas, so check the farm's own channels for exact 2026 dates.
Is a real Christmas tree safe around my dog?
With a little planning, yes. Shake the tree at the farm to drop loose needles, cover the water in the stand, keep chocolate decorations off the branches, hang glass baubles high and skip the tinsel if your dog is a chewer.