Family forest fun

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Plan a family day out in the forest

Forest days out with the little ones

With exciting adventure play areas, safe off-road family cycling and lots of space to create dens, your local woods and forests are the perfect place for your kids to let off steam this spring. 

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Room on the Broom trail

Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand and collect special spell ingredients on this hands-on magical forest adventure. Grab a pack from the forest to help you on the trail and make your very own wand.
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Family cycling

Try a short family-friendly cycle route or a Pedal and Play trail, created with British Cycling, to help children gain skills and confidence in off road cycling.
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Gruffalo orienteering

Get young kids interested in map reading and navigating the forest on a simple Gruffalo orienteering adventure! Hunt for Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
Find the Gruffalo
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Forest play areas

Epic slides, sensory exploration, water play, climbing and twirling for all. Give the kids all the benefits of the fresh forest air in their own play adventure.
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Family with an adapted bike cycling through the forests

Easy access trails

These trails are a great way to get out in the forest. Follow a clearly signposted short circular walk with wider paths, perfect for wheels.
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Go Ape

Explore the forest canopy with Go Ape Treetop Adventure, or bounce and jump above the forest floor in Go Ape Nets Adventure. Perfect for little ones.

Book Go Ape
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Camping

There's nothing more exciting for kids than snuggling up in sleeping bags under a starry sky, eyes peeled for shooting stars. Most campsites also welcome campervans and caravans.

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Spring picnics

Make a day of it and stop for lunch after the fun of a forest trail. Pack your sandwiches and a blanket, or find your favourite picnic bench.

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