A Forestry England dedication bench offers a lasting way to remember someone special, or mark a meaningful moment, in the peaceful surroundings of the nation's forests. Each of these benches sit in a beautiful forest location; places full of personal memories, reflection, and connection. Every bench is dedicated with love, and each one tells a story.
Our dedication benches welcome all visitors, no matter their age or access needs, to pause, rest and take in their surroundings. These benches have been designed for a range of needs, including different seat heights for those of varying stature and seats at the end of the bench to allow people to transfer from a wheelchair if desired.
By dedicating a bench, you’re not only creating a lasting tribute, you’re also helping us protect and enhance these cherished landscapes for future generations to enjoy.
What your bench dedication includes
- A beautifully crafted, fully accessible bench with space for wheelchair users and easy access for people with limited mobility.
- A personalised plaque with your own dedication message.
- Placement in a carefully chosen forest location, offering a peaceful place for reflection, connection, and rest.
- A commemorative certificate and welcome pack.
- A 10-year dedication, including care and maintenance.
- A contribution towards the ongoing care of the forest where the bench is located, helping us protect and enhance these special places for everyone to enjoy.
The donation amount for dedicating a bench is £3,500.
Forest locations for dedication benches
We're currently piloting this special programme in select forests in Northern England, including:
- Grizedale Forest, Cumbria
- Kielder Forest, Northumberland
- Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire
- Hamsterley Forest, County Durham
We hope to expand this scheme to more forests across England in the future. We will always do our best to match your bench to your preferred location, however we cannot guarantee this due to demand.
Start your bench dedication today
If you're thinking about dedicating a bench to someone special, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with our friendly team to find out more by emailing benches@forestryengland.uk. They'll be happy to guide you through your dedication, from choosing the right site to crafting your inscription.
We are hoping to offer this programme to many more forests in the future. With limited capacity at the moment, we're operating a waiting list. If you'd like to be added to this list, please email us with your name and preferred location.
