Set in England’s Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of friends, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. Watership Down is both an exciting adventure story and a profound allegory about freedom, ethics, and human nature. It has delighted generations with its unique and charming world, winning many awards and being adapted to film, television, and theater.