Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful barbecue stands, just bring along food and good company!

Our hire BBQs are bookable up to 30 days in advance. 

Small BBQ: £18 - Off peak | £26 - Peak

Large BBQ: £30 - Off Peak | £38 - Peak

Please note that there is no vehicular access to any barbecues but you can park close to numbers 3 to 8.

BBQs are not permitted at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. Our bookable BBQs are closed. Please do not use your own disposable BBQ.

This is to help prevent forest fires. 

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

Picnic tables are located by Moors Lake, in the Forest picnic area and along the Play Trail and Nature Trail.

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

There are picnic tables in the car park and dotted throughout the wood.

To prevent forest fires, never light a BBQ, fire, or stove in the forest.

If you are looking for an ideal spot for picnicing, a walk in the woods or amazing views then Wilverley has it all. 

From the car park there's easy access into the adjoining woodland with a waymarked trail. The extensive grassy lawn offers valuable grazing for ponies and beyond the Forest lawn the heathland is home to many important bird species.

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of Wendover's barbecue stands, bring along good food and company. Don't forget to bring your own charcoal and tools! 

Barbecue hire is £70 per day.

Wendover Woods has three barbecues available for hire. The barbecues are available to use all day, from 11am until one hour before site closure, and are bookable up to 30 days in advance. 

The area on Combe Hill has a dedicated bike park, which is open to mountain bikers, please visit this website for more information and to book in advance.

The woodland offers a network of open paths and countryside views that local people can explore on foot. 

We are sorry but you cannot BBQ in our forests at this time. This is to help prevent forest fires.

Enjoy sizzling sausages or grilled halloumi in the forest! Friston Forest has a barbecue available for you to book at our car park on Litlington Road. 

Our barbecue is suitable for large groups of family and friends. Disposable and portable barbecues are not allowed.

Barbecue hire is £22 and are available all year round, parking charges apply. Don't forget to bring your own charcoal and tools!

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful barbecue stands or picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

Abbot's Wood has three barbecues available for you to book. Our barbecues are suitable for groups of family and friends. Disposable and portable barbecues are not allowed.

Barbecue hire is £33 and are available all year round, parking charges apply. Don't forget to bring your own charcoal and tools.

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful barbecue stands, just bring along good food and company!

Alice Holt has three barbecue hearths available for you to book. Our barbecues are suitable for up to 30 people and comes with its own picnic table. There’s also space for you to bring your own gazebo, up to 3x3m in size. Disposable and portable barbecues are not allowed.

Don't forget to bring your own charcoal and tools!

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

Hamsterley Forest is a no BBQ and fire zone. BBQs, including disposable ones, campfires or fires of any kind are not permitted in car parks or other areas of the forest. Protecting Hamsterley Forest from the risk of wildfires is everyone’s responsibility.

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company! The main picnic area is a short walk from the car park, where there are several picnic benches. The picnic area can be reached with our Tramper.

Please be aware that the BBQ cooking surface may have come into contact with allergens. 

1. Forestry England Byelaws must be observed and any contravention of the condition of issue of this booking may result in prosecution.

2. The permission holder will indemnify Forestry England against all or any claims arising out of the exercise of this booking.

Nestled in the trees, Anderwood is the perfect place to park up and enjoy a picnic whilst listening to the sounds of woodland wildlife all around. 

To help prevent wildfires fires, BBQs and outdoor cooking equipment of any kind are banned in the New Forest.

The 10 campsites in the Crown Lands of the New Forest are now operated by our partner – Camping New Forest. Enjoy a stay immersed in a unique and precious environment whilst supporting the local community and economy. 

To book a new break, visit Camping New Forest 

Come and explore Birchden Wood, south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, it's a perfect day out for families, walkers and climbers. Harrison's Rocks, a sandstone crag owned by the BMC, are right next door and Birchden makes the perfect spot to escape out of the city and into the woods. 

Explore the beautiful Chilterns landscape at Wendover Woods with stunning views across the Chiltern Hills.

Play, run, walk or cycle your way round Wendover Woods. If you're feeling energetic, why not try the fitness trail assault course. 

There are plenty of places to pause and admire the view or enjoy a picnic.

High Lodge is a safe space in nature for every generation to escape and be free. Providing opportunities for adventure and exploration with a range of exciting activities around every corner. 

We are delighted that Bolderwood features as part of the Ancient Canopy dedicated to Her Majesty in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee in 2022.  Ancient Woodlands are cherished reminders of our living heritage, often referred to as “nature’s Crown Jewels”. We are proud to be part of this unique project, which aims to raise awareness of these treasured habitats and the importance of conserving them for future generations. 

Regular events at High Lodge

Escape Trails (Guided trail running) 

Sound and Ground (Forest Bathing and Sound baths) 

A patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves provide the ideal setting for a great day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life.

18,730 hectares to explore

The forest covers a huge area with many different places to visit, offering a range attractions from the exciting outdoor play facilities at High Lodge to the history and heritage of Mildenhall Warren and Lynford Arboretum and the peace and tranquility of the walks around Santon Downham.

Fires, BBQs (including purpose built and disposable BBQs), and outdoor cooking equipment (including stoves) are all banned within the New Forest.

Wildfires have the potential to completely devastate and destroy – as we saw in nearby Wareham Forest three years ago in a fire believed to have been started by disposable BBQs that blazed for over two weeks and destroyed a huge area. Help us stop it from happening here and keep the New Forest safe for everyone.

Wareham Forest is a great place to explore and discover the famous heaths and woods of the Dorset countryside.

Many miles of tracks take you through beautiful and ancient landscapes, where if you are lucky, you’ll see some of its special wildlife. The cycle trail takes its names from the famous Sika deer and the walking trail is named after the rare ground-nesting birds, Woodlarks, who's lovely song you may hear on your walk.

Beechenhurst is perfect for a picnic in the forest with plenty of space and benches for you to use. The main lawn in front of the cafe has plenty of space and so is great area to get the whole family together. You are welcome to bring small gazebos, but to prevent forest fires please do not bring your own barbecues.

1.The event will continue regardless of weather except in extreme circumstances affecting the venue.

2.Tickets will only be refunded if the event is cancelled by the organiser.

3.Any booking fee applied is not refundable under any circumstances.

4.Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (16+)

5.Suitable footwear and clothing should be worn, appropriate to the event and the location.

1. the event will continue regardless of weather except in extreme circumstances affecting the venue. 2. tickets will only be refunded if the event is cancelled by the organiser. Once booked, ticket dates and times are non-transferable. 3. any booking fee applied is not refundable under any circumstances. 4. children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (16+)

Friston Forest is within the South Downs National Park between Lulington Heath National Nature Reserve and Seven Sisters Country Park. It is the largest area of recently established forest in South East England.

This expansive beech woodland makes a perfect family day out for those who love exploring the countryside. With walking and cycling trails, great views of the Cuckmere and the sweeping South Downs, Friston Forest has something for everyone.

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This event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 1k distances. 

The route is multi lapped along a challenging undulating course and the event is open to runners of all abilities, from novices to experienced athletes and is perfect for those looking to clock some miles this Autumn. 

Medals for all finishers and prizes for age groups.

From face painting to a fairy village, bug hunting in Forest Find and lots more activities for a great family day out in forest.

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