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Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

Kenton Common is part of Haldon Forest, surrounded by beautiful Devon villages. 

 

Panorama of a forest with heathland foreground

With a variety of trees, beautiful scenery and gravel paths, Dawlish Waterworks provides the perfect setting for an adventure. Keep your eyes and ears sharp as there are lots of...

If you want to explore the forest and discover more about how it’s used and what animals live here, then why not buy one of our Forest Activity Bags. These family friendly packs...

sunlight through conifers along woodland path

Part of Haldon Forest, Chalet has a range of forest paths for you to explore. Enjoy mixed habitats of gorse and heath among the conifer and broadleaf trees.

Chalet is part of the...

Horse riding on gravel tracks

The woods are a world of new adventure for everyone, so visit Harcombe and see what you discover. 

A group of children looking at a piece of paper in the forest

Whether you're coming for a self-guided day or have some self-guided time to fill following a learning programme, there are plenty of ideas to choose from:

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Willingham Woods

Willingham Woods is part of a large complex of pinewoods that are located east of Market Rasen. It provides a diverse range of recreational opportunities as well as an important...

Whinlatter family biking
Cycling & mountain biking

This fantastic blue grade route is a gem waiting to be discovered. Expect flowing single track with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the...

A digital illustration of the Gruffalo standing in the forest with bunting strung above him.
Article
04 December 2023

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure, new for 2024.

Footpath through trees at Sutton Manor

Sutton Manor is a 230 acre site located in St Helens next to the M62 on the former Sutton Manor Colliery. At its highest point it is over 200m above sea level.

In 2001 the former...

Mountain bike rider in red clothes leaning into a turn on a forest cycle trail

Hopton Woods is the home of mountain biking in Shropshire. Come and test yourself out on the warm-up loop before heading into the wood on our harder trails.

All the trails at Hopton...

Two children looking at each other round a tree
Organising your own event at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Bedgebury provides the perfect venue for a range of events throughout the year. If you are interested in holding...

An unavoidable part of harvesting and maintenance work is trail closures and diversions. Forestry England aim to get sections re-opened as soon as possible. This page is where you...

Young boy taking a photograph in the forest
Blog
30 November 2023

Most of us will be tightening the purse strings and adventuring on a budget this year more than most but that’s not to say you can’t enjoy some unforgettable, low-cost, family fun.

Family walking with picnic in sunny field

We're launching a survey so you can tell us how you currently use, or why you choose not to use, the Adderstone area of Dalby Forest.   

Adderstone is a large area in the middle...

Suitable March - November

Key concepts

Economic activity, environmental and social impacts, interactions, landscape for amenity use, audiences/user groups, conflict management.

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Stars
News
05 June 2023

With a recent study by Forest Research revealing that 95% of people identified positive mental wellbeing, escape, freedom, fun and enjoyment as key benefits of getting active in...

Bedgebury National Pinetum Marshal's Lake view dawn sunrise winter

Make the most out of your visit to the nation's forests. Be inspired by seasonal activities and stunning scenery.

A digital illustration of the Gruffalo standing in the forest with bunting strung above him.
Event
Wednesday 3 April
Sessions at 10am, 12.15pm or 2.30pm
Wyre Forest

Join us for a day of Gruffalo-themed fun at Wyre Forest!

Head down to the Discovery Centre meeting room (located next to the Forestry England offices) where we will be hosting some...

Child collecting fir cones in the forest
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

Booking

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A girl in a yellow coat with an adult male is looking at a leafy twig in her hands
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

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Learning Westonbirt
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

Boo

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Boy with Gruffalo face paint eating a piece of cake
Article
05 February 2020

Gruffalo Marker for app store

Learning Westonbirt
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

Bo...

A young boys looks through binoculars in the forest
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

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Children enjoying the Forest
Article
What to do with the kids at Westonbirt Arboretum

What to do guide for children aged 0 - 15

Two children in forest, one in coat and wellies is running over a dirt mound
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

Bookin

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Girl in mask with Superworm
Article
17 November 2021

Hip, hip, hooray Superworm is back!

A young boy in a bright blue t-shirt pokes his head out from behind a tree trunk with a grin on his face.
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

Pre

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A girl in a yellow coat with an adult male is looking at a leafy twig in her hands
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below or browse our free downloadable resources and lesson plans.

Mix and match based on your...

Conifer tree tops

About

The Idless Forest Plan covers 113 Hectares of the nation's forests, just north of Truro in Cornwall. It includes St. Clement, Bishop's and Lady's woods, and most of Lord's...

Path through the trees in a conifer woodland

Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, cycle trails, sculptures to discover in...