Buy your real Christmas tree from Whinlatter Forest, Keswick this year for a wonderful experience and the highest quality, British Christmas trees.

From 25 November daily 9.30 - 4pm. Tree sales are located along the forest road behind Cyclewise, to the rear of the Visitor Centre. (Late night opening Wednesday 6 December until 7pm - tree sales and Cafe Ambio food truck)

Get ready for a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this Christmas. We’ve teamed up with the award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers behind Christmas at Kew, Christmas at Bedgebury and Christmas at Blenheim to bring you a light trail never-before-seen at Westonbirt.  

Put yourself in the festive spirit here at Grizedale!

Enjoy festive specials and mulled wine in Cafe Ambio, explore the fantastic range of makers and crafters working here in the forest and get out and about for a Christmas forest walk, you can even pick out your perfect Christmas tree to take home!

A decorated tree is a real symbol of Christmas, and these days Christmas trees come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Some of ours are true giants!

But how did this tradition evolve from something reserved for royalty into the huge spectacle we see today?

Our magical Christmas trail will return to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in 2024. This unmissable event will bring festive cheer to all your family and friends as you take an after-dark stroll through the world leading conifer collection to experience some marvellous illuminations.

You'll be able to book your tickets soon. Make sure you are among the first to secure your tickets and get your ideal timeslot by subscribing for updates.

A magical trail with new lights for 2024 – an after-dark stroll through our world-leading collection of conifers

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a place to make new memories with your friends and family this Christmas. Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun. 

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

Wrap up warm, pull on your boots and make it a day for everyone to remember with a crisp winter walk in the woods, fresh forest air and a cheeky cup of hot chocolate.

With plenty of family activities going on the forest, check local opening days and times before visiting. 

Stalls  |  Festive treats  |  Activities 

Kickstart your Christmas spirit with a new Christmas Event to High Lodge. A festive market of craft stalls, festive menu at the cafe and on site activities.

Stalls from 10am 

Fun Run from 11am

What our stallholders to be selling

Join Gill from &MoreFlowers for an enjoyable workshop designing and creating your very own Christmas wreath! 

All equipment, greenery and decorations will be provided, but please bring your own secateurs if you have them. A choice of hot drink and a slice of cake from Grounds Cafe is included in your ticket price! 

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang at home, enjoy the crisp winter morning, and forage for all the natural foliage and winter treasures to create an eco-friendly Christmas wreath.

Peacock and Gilt will supply the moss, ring and all the other sundries you need along with help and guidance to produce a beautiful natural door ring you can take home.

It’s that time of year again, when you can take some time out and enjoy a minced pie while you create your own Christmas wreath. There will be lots of traditional greenery and seasonal treats from the hedgerow to choose from, so you can make your wreath as wild and natural as you dare.

Your workshop ticket includes free entry to the arboretum so you can enjoy the rest of your day discovering one of the most diverse and beautiful botanical collections in the world.

Cosy up for a Christmassy crafting experience in our snug yurt and create your own handmade Christmas wreath! 

Create a unique handmade wreath and enjoy a bit of 'me' time.

Wreaths, moss and natural products, ribbon etc. are provided. Bring along a pair of secateurs if you have them and any special bits you want to include. Festive refreshments will be included. 

Join Gill from &MoreFlowers for a relaxed workshop creating your very own Christmas table decoration! 

Using locally sourced greenery with flowers in festive colours, you will create a decoration to be proud of and leave you with the skills to repeat your success for years to come.

Flowers, greenery and decoration is all provided, plus you'll get a choice of hot drink and a slice of delicious cake from Grounds during the workshop. 

Fun Run

Whether you’re up for the challenge of 5k, or you’d prefer a shorter distance of 2.5k, support The Big C by running or walking through the forest here at High Lodge, Thetford.

Wrist bands with jingle bells will be worn to recreate that wonderful Christmas sound of Santa’s sleigh, to give us all that magical festive feel. 

Christmas Market event village

Nice Work are returning for their famous Christmas race at Salcey Forest! 

With a brand new route and beautiful scenery, this is one not to be missed! We've even added a junior route too!