Support the forest you love

Save money and get free parking for a year, plus a range of great benefits and discounts with Membership to Dalby Forest.

By becoming a member, you'll help support our forests and maintain the facilities for you and your family to enjoy. You'll also receive seasonal e-newsletters so you can discover more about local activities and events.

Situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park, Dalby Forest offers fantastic learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.

The living, breathing forest at Dalby is a versatile learning space, with room to think and space to explore.

Join your local team of volunteers to learn new skills, meet new people, make new friends and enhance your local forest for the benefit of nature and the community.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday at County Durham’s largest forest. 

From wildlife watching to stargazing, and adventure play for all the family to exhilarating mountain biking, there is something to keep everyone busy.

If you fancy a peaceful wander through the trees, Hamsterley’s extensive network of trails and paths provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the heart of the forest.

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.

Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, cycle trails, sculptures to discover in Tangham Wood and plenty of places for a picnic.

Walk the UFO trail and discover more about the famous UFO sighting in December 1980.

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Enjoy our stunning conference facilitiesin the heart of The Great Yorkshire Forest.

Dalby Forest has a conference facilities within the Visitor Centre. The room provides an excellent working and meeting space with ample natural daylight in a fantastic forest setting.

The room is ideal for team training sessions, conferences, client presentations and many other events. The room also has WIFI access.

Dalby Forest has hosted artists for many years, providing a place to create unique pieces, inspired by the stories of the forest and its naturally distinctive qualities and landscape. The arts are dotted throughout the forest, to tell each story in a purposefully selected location, bringing the forest and the art to life.

For more information contact artsindalby@forestryengland.uk

Dalby Activity Centre offers a range of environmental and educational experiences that make the most of this unique learning environment.

Working together in small teams, children are given the materials and techniques needed to build a shelter in the forest before coming together to present their final builds and test how waterproof they are.

The session includes:

Dalby Forest is home to some of Yorkshire's finest walking routes and superb views. With over 8,500 acres of forest, there's plenty of room to explore and lose yourself in the woods. 

Whether you're looking for an easy-going stroll, a stomp through the forest with the family, an accessible trail or ticking off one of the more challenging routes, Dalby has something for everyone - and you won't beat those views!

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!

Whether you've just bought your first pair of trainers, or have 1000's of miles under foot, Dalby Forest offers opportunity for all runners. Choose from a number of way marked running routes that range from 1km to 10km and explore this stunning forest.

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.  

Join Astro Dog for a magical evening of stargazing in Dalby Forest.

About Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Songwriter of the Year in 1998 and Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody'.

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! 

About Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams, one of the most successful recording artists of all-time, will bring some of the greatest hits of his more than 40-year career to our nation's beautiful forest settings, as well as playing songs from his latest studio album, ‘So Happy It Hurts’.

We're launching a survey so you can tell us how you currently use, or why you choose not to use, the Adderstone area of Dalby Forest.   

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. 

This exhibition celebrates the collection of art works throughout the forest and launches the first Dalby Forest Arts Map.

Dalby Forest has hosted artists for many years, providing a place to create unique pieces, inspired by the stories of the forest and its naturally distinctive qualities and landscape. The arts are dotted throughout the forest, to tell each story in a purposefully selected location, bringing the forest and the art to life.