The Making of a Halloween Hunt: Crafting Maps, Potions & Hidden Bats

There’s a lot more to our Halloween Hunt than a few props in the woods. In fact, the planning begins months before the first pumpkin is carved.

It starts with the map. A good trail map needs to balance challenge with clarity, so we walk the woodland again and again, plotting routes that are safe, atmospheric and full of surprise. Only once the map works do we design the clues!

Then come the props: bats, ghosts, and of course the naughty wooden men. Each is crafted or sourced to withstand the outdoors, yet still be light enough for staff to move and reset quickly. We place them in clever locations where they’re visible to sharp eyes but easy to miss if you’re not paying attention.

Finally, we test. Staff run the hunt as though they’re guests, timing how long it takes, checking visibility in different light, and ensuring every step feels immersive.

By the time families arrive, the stage is set for maximum fun. What looks like simple magic is actually months of careful planning. And that’s exactly how we like it.