Walk under the stars for local hospice care:
📅 Friday 31 July 2026
📍 Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster
🚶Walk 3km through the stunning grounds at night
💛 In memory. In celebration. Together.
Walk 3km under the stars at the beautiful Bodenham Arboretum!
Date: Friday 31st July 2026
Distance: 3km
Time: Arrive from 7pm | Walk to start 9pm approx
Location: Bodenham Arboretum, Bodenham Lane, Kidderminster, DY11 5TB
There’ll be live music, entertainment with a unique KEMP Moonlight Walk medal and event t-shirt included for everyone who takes part!
Walk in memory of someone special, or simply to support local hospice care.
What to Expect at the Moonlight Walk 2026:
- 🎶 There’ll be music – Dicky Dodd brings his sound stage and live entertainment
- 🥤 Delicious food and drink can be purchased at the Arboretum
- 🌟 We’ll get you warmed-up before you set off on your 3km walk
- 🚶Set off on the walk and enjoy the atmosphere of the Arboretum at night
- 💛 Take a moment to remember and leave a memory message as you complete the walk
- 🏅 Celebrate the occasion, everyone who takes part will receive a unique KEMP Moonlight Walk medal and a t-shirt
You can also read our FAQ’s for more information.
Who can join the Moonlight Walk Event?
Everyone is welcome and invited to take part!
- Come and take part as a family – Under 8’s go free!
- Get a group of friends and get involved!
- Fancy a solo walk? No problem, a member of the KEMP team will be staying at the back to make sure everyone completes the 3km route.
- Want to join in but don’t feel up to the walk? We’ve got you covered with our special spectator ticket so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Make Every Step Count – Who will you be walking for?
The evening is all about fun and friendship, but also a chance to reflect and remember the important people in our lives who are much loved and much missed.
You’ll have chance to take a moment to remember during the walk.
We also have a dedication page where you can honour someone special during our Moonlight Walk by leaving a dedication, sharing a message or adding a favourite photo. You can also make a donation in their memory, helping us continue to provide vital care and support to local people and families.
Give the night even more meaning.
Will you fundraise in support of KEMP Hospice?
If you can help support KEMP Hospice by fundraising you’ll be helping to make the night extra special!
We’ve been supporting people across the Wyre Forest for over 55 years. All our services at KEMP Hospice are provided free of charge so every pound you raise really does make a difference.
Ticket options for the KEMP Hospice Moonlight Walk:
Adults (Aged 16 and over) – £15.00pp
Youth (Aged 9 to 15) – £10.00pp
Child (Aged 8 and under) – FREE!
Supporter Ticket – £40.00pp. This ticket includes your registration fee and a one-off donation to help support KEMP Hospice. No additional fundraising is required.
Spectator Ticket – £6.00pp. This ticket gives you access to the Visitor Centre at Bodenham Arboretum to enjoy the entertainment on the night but does not include the walk.
We need you to help light up the Moonlight Walk!
To help create the unique and magical atmosphere, we’re asking for donations of:
- Battery and/or solar powered fairy lights / string lights
- Lanterns
- LED candles
- Light-up decorations
Can you help? Contact us on 01562 756066 or email fundraising@kemphospice.org.uk
Together, we can light up the night and make a lasting difference.
Sign up today and be part of our very first Moonlight Walk. 🌙
The event has been kindly sponsored by:
Register Your Place
KEMP Hospice Moonlight Walk Frequently Asked Questions
Parking is available free of charge and toilets are available at Bodenham Arboretum..
Absolutely! If you’d like to be a part of the fun but can’t take part in the walk, simply purchase a Spectator Ticket.
This will give you access to the Bodenham Arboretum Visitor Centre where you can enjoy the party atmosphere, access the restaurant to purchase refreshments and still be a part of the fun.
Refreshments will be available to purchase in the restaurant in the Bodenham Arboretum Visitor Centre.
The route is approximately 3km and will be a mix of terrains. There are also a couple of inclines along the way.
If you’d like more information, please contact us on fundraising@kemphospice.org.uk
Sat Nav postcode: DY11 5TB
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You can find out more information about Bodenham Arboretum on their website.
You can still take part by purchasing a Supporter Ticket.
This ticket not only covers the registration fee but also includes a single donation to support KEMP Hospice to enable us to continue providing free of charge care and support services to our local community.
Thank you for considering donating battery / solar lights for use at the event.
This is the first time we’ve done an event like this for a few years. We are very excited to bring back an event of this kind, but we need help to make it as magical as possible, whilst still raising as much as possible to support KEMP Hospice.
To donate lights please contact the Fundraising Team on 01562 756066 or email fundraising@kemphospice.org.uk
We need you to help light up the Moonlight Walk!
To help create the unique and magical atmosphere, we’re asking for donations of:
- Battery and/or solar powered fairy lights / string lights
- Lanterns
- LED candles
- Light-up decorations
Can you help? Contact us on 01562 756066 or email fundraising@kemphospice.org.uk
Ticket options for the KEMP Hospice Moonlight Walk:
Adults (Aged 16 and over) – £15.00pp
Youth (Aged 9 to 15) – £10.00pp
Child (Aged 8 and under) – FREE!
Supporter Ticket – £40.00pp. This ticket includes your registration fee and a one-off donation to help support KEMP Hospice. No additional fundraising is required.
Spectator Ticket – £6.00pp. This ticket gives you access to the Visitor Centre at Bodenham Arboretum to enjoy the entertainment on the night but does not include the walk.
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