Starting on 14 February 2026, the National Trust is launching a new outdoor family adventure at Basildon Park in Berkshire. The trail, titled ‘Hop into the wild,’ is a self‑guided family trail inspired by Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film Hoppers.
The trail at Basildon Park runs from 14 February to 8 March 2026 and is timed to coincide with the February school half‑term. Visitors can pick up a free discovery passport or trail map at admission, follow character cutouts around the estate and take part in animal‑themed storytelling and play activities that mirror the film’s themes of connecting with wildlife.
The activities are inspired by the film’s premise: in Hoppers, scientists can ‘hop’ human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, and the protagonist Mabel uses the technology to explore the animal world. The event is part of a wider National Trust partnership with Disney and Pixar designed to encourage children to explore the outdoors.
According to the Museums Association, such IP‑led trails are intended to help the Trust engage younger families. Basildon Park — located near Reading on a 400‑acre estate — is one of the participating properties offering the trail (the collaboration runs across multiple National Trust sites). The trail is aimed at children aged 6–11. It is free for National Trust members; other visitors can take part by paying the site’s standard admission. The film Hoppers is due in cinemas on 6 March 2026.
For official visitor details and the Basildon Park event listing, use the National Trust Basildon Park pages and the Pixar Hoppers page.
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