Forests of Rothbury

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Explore the Forests of Rothbury, a collection of woodlands in the north east of Northumberland

From the distinctive table-top profile of Simonside in the south, to Wooler Common adjacent to Wooler town in the north of the area, the Forests of Rothbury are not short of stunning views in some of the most iconic Northumberland landscapes.

With six main sites to choose from, the Forests of Rothbury provide beautiful forested walks but also wild moorland, spectacular crag top views and important archaeological sites.

Start exploring the forests today by following the links.

The Forests of Rothbury

  • Hepburn Wood - broad, sweeping vistas and peaceful landscapes
  • Holystone Wood - tranquil broadleaved woodland with waterfalls and crags
  • Simonside - discover stunning panoramic views across Northumberland
  • Thrunton Wood - explore exhilarating trails across open moorland
  • Wooler Common Woodland Park - wild and beautiful area with open access and public footpaths
  • Harwood - one of the north of England's red squirrel reserves located to the south of Simonside

 

Things to do

Find us at Rothbury Auction Mart, Rothbury, NE65 7QJ

Buy your real Christmas tree from the Forests of Rothbury this year for a wonderful experience and the highest quality, British Christmas trees.

Treasured family traditions make Christmas extra special so join us this festive season to make choosing the perfect tree part of yours. 

Our tree team will be on hand to help you choose from hundreds of spruces and firs in the fresh, wintery air on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 4pm in December. The final day will be Saturday 16th, ending at 12pm.

What makes our Christmas trees so special? 

Quality: Our high-quality trees are Grown in Britain certified - so you can be proud of your superior quality tree Experience: Choose your tree from a beautiful forest location to kick off your Christmas celebrations  Expertise: With 100 years of forestry experience, our experts can help you choose the right tree for your home Support your forests: The money raised from your Christmas tree helps us maintain the forests for wildlife, for you, and for future generations

Prices

Size Norway spruce Nordman fir 5ft  £25 £36 6ft £30 £46 7ft £40 £57 8ft £45 £70 9ft £50 £80 10ft £60 £100 11ft   £110 12ft   £130

Please note we are taking card payments only.

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas located at each site at Rothbury. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our forests.

The Forests of Rothbury:

Hepburn WoodHolystone WoodSimonsideThrunton WoodWooler Common Woodland Park
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