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Punkin
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08 October 2025

Looking for unforgettable days out that won’t break the bank this October half-term?

Trees in forest
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07 October 2025

There's a chill in the air, the leaves are falling, and the fresh smell of pine is on the breeze.

Snow Patrol performing at a concert
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06 October 2025

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced iconic Northern Irish / Scottish indie-rock band Snow Patrol as the latest...

Forest
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01 October 2025

Parking charges are set to be introduced in the New Forest to help Forestry England continue to look after this special area in the face of rising costs and visitor numbers.

Bedgebury trees
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01 October 2025

Festival season may be over, but autumn has just begun – and there's nowhere better to capture those perfect Instagram shots than in England's spectacular woodlands.

UB40 performing on stage
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19 September 2025

2026 will see Forest Live (Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor) mark the 25th Anniversary of gigs across some of the nation’s most beautiful...

Lobslack seed processing centre opening
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12 September 2025

Forestry England has officially opened its new seed processing centre at Delamere in Cheshire.

Autumn
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27 August 2025

This year's autumn is shaping up to be brilliant with trees in the nation’s forests expected to burst into autumn colour earlier than usual, thanks to this summer's record-breaking...

WTE chick and parent
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08 August 2025

A record three white-tailed eagle chicks have successfully fledged from two wild nests in England.

Kids in campervan
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29 July 2025

As holiday costs continue to rise, the nation’s forests offer a refreshing and affordable escape: camping adventures that reconnect families with nature without breaking the bank. 

Hairy wood ants
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22 July 2025

Forestry England is testing a new approach to restoring nature in the nation's forests by moving colonies of hairy wood ants from a forest in North Yorkshire to a wild Cumbrian...

Blue sky and sun visible through tall tree trunks in the forest
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Come and cool down in the soothing shade of the nation’s forests! Forestry England’s top ten heatwave havens

With temperatures set to soar to 30C in some parts of the country this week, the third heatwave of the summer is set to bring scorching days and stuffy nights. Sometimes, paddling...

Family cycling
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03 June 2025

Looking for a fun family day out? Cycling in the forest is a brilliant way to enjoy nature together!

Kids doing stick man trail
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21 May 2025

Looking for the perfect half-term activity? Why not explore the natural wonders of your local Forestry England forest with the children for a budget-friendly family day out?

Arial view of newly planted woodland
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29 April 2025

As the planting season nears its end, Forestry England is celebrating the completion of an ambitious four-year woodland creation programme with 1.8 million trees planted at 16 new...

2 women in the forest
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04 April 2025

Walking amongst a carpet of bluebells with their beautiful flowers nodding in a gentle breeze is a truly magical springtime experience.

Peop
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25 March 2025

For the perfect Mother’s Day outing, why not plan a wonderful walk in a forest or woodland near you this Sunday?

old stone circle discovered
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14 March 2025

A team of archaeologists has discovered that what was thought to be a single standing stone in a Derbyshire forest, is part of a larger prehistoric complex, including an ancient...

Kids in forests
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11 March 2025

With the recent good weather, we really feel like spring is on its way.

running in forest
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06 March 2025

Forestry England is encouraging people to get forest running this spring with brand-new Forest Runner challenges hosted on Strava.

Person riding horse
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05 March 2025

Forestry England has announced it will significantly reduce the number of woodlands needing permits for horse riding, following a comprehensive public review.

Child in blue jumper examining a lanyard with Stick Man branded cards.
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20 January 2025

Families across England will have the chance to join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel...

Busted
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20 January 2025

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to announce more exciting headliners have been confirmed for the 2025 edition.

woman with dog
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09 January 2025

January is National Walk Your Dog Month, the perfect time to celebrate our four-legged friends and the joy they bring to our lives.

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