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. 

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.

What is a notification form and when do I need to complete one?

If you are planning on running a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) related event or activity you must notify us of your plans.  The information gathered is essential for us, as land manager, to understand how often the New Forest is used and by how many visitors. 

A monthly, term-time club for home-schooling families. Our home-ed sessions take place at our secluded bushcraft camp in a quiet corner of Sherwood Pines. Each session you will have the chance to try different bushcraft activities including fire lighting, shelter building, tool use, whittling and natural crafts. 

Booking and payment in advance are essential.

Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some stunning views of the northern Lake District. The network of walking trails will take you deep into the woodland and walk to the top of Dodd Summit for views across the fells.

You may also see red squirrels in the wood throughout the year.

About

The Mundford and Lynford Forest Plan covers 5,426 hectares of the nation's forests in Norfolk. Part of Thetford Forest, the plan area is surrounded by the villages of Mundford, Weeting, West Tofts Camp and the town of Brandon. The forest here lies on a plateau with the northern and southern edges dipping towards the low meandering flood plains of the river Wissey and the Little Ouse.

We deliver bespoke away days for small corporate groups wishing to spend time with each other in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Our days incorporate bushcraft activities, space for a business session and a campfire-cooked lunch.

We appreciate how difficult it can be to organise an away day to suit everyone in your team so we will work with you to choose activities that everyone will enjoy.

Fernworthy's position at the edge of Fernworthy Reservoir provides extensive opportunities for walking, nature spotting, and enjoying the peace of Dartmoor.

See if you can find one of the many prehistoric sites in the area including the Fernworthy Cairn Circle and Fernworthy Assycombe Stone Row.

Wake up to birdsong, sleep under the stars and extend your woodland adventures with unforgettable nights spent in the forest. 

For luxury cabins complete with incredible views and outdoor hot tubs, look no further than Forest Holidays. With 8 sites across our forests, their cabins provide a unique setting for romantic breaks to family getaways.

These sessions are perfect for small groups of family and friends who would like to spend a relaxing day together in the woods.

You will learn fire lighting skills, make pizzas in the wood-fired oven and try your hand at bushcraft activities, such as shelter building, whittling or a forest craft.

We spend the day at our beautiful bushcraft camp which is tucked away in a quiet corner of the forest – a 1km walk away from the main visitor centre. 

Nissen Hut is Whiteread's first permanent public sculpture in the UK. The work has been commissioned to mark the centenary of the Forestry Commission in 2019, and is part of 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary.

Forestry England is the nation’s largest land manager. We look after more land and more trees than any other organisation in the country, shaping landscapes for people, timber and wildlife.

Cogra Moss is a beautiful enclosed forest surrounding a reservoir which is now used by the Cockermouth Angling Association.

The walk up to the dam is along surfaced tracks. Beyond the dam a number of unsurfaced paths provide you with great access around the reservoir in a loop.

For the more adventurous, the walk up onto the top of Blake Fell is harder but provides fantastic views of the northern lake district fells, Scotland, the Solway Coast and Isle of Man.

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.

Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.

Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District. 

Join the rangers for a fun-filled day of bushcraft activities.

The session starts with a short hike to find our camp which is hidden in the woods. Spend the morning working together as a family to build a survival shelter from natural materials, then spend the afternoon learning how to create sparks so you can light a fire to toast some marshmallows. We will end the session learning how to use tools safely to make a memento of your day to take home.

The New Forest code focuses on nine simple ways visitors and residents can help care for this unique and special place.

We run a range of bushcraft courses, events and residentials for people at all levels, from beginners wishing to learn the basics to those with more experience looking to master advanced skills.

Our courses run all year round from our beautiful bushcraft camp in a quiet corner of Sherwood Pines - the perfect setting to give your health and wellbeing a boost.

A 1-day outdoor course covering the main fundamentals of owning, managing and working in a UK woodland to ensure it is healthy, sustainable and resilient. The course will have a focus on small broadleaved/mixed woodlands.

Nature-based activities in a monthly club just for adults.

Each session is different as we move through the seasons and usually includes fire lighting, foraging and a craft skill … all based round the campfire at our secluded bushcraft camp. Activities can include whittling, weaving, natural dyeing, leather work and antler carving. These sessions encourage a genuine connection with nature and can help to improve mental health and wellbeing.

How many children can we bring?

We work with up to 15 pupils per ranger. If you have a larger group, you can either book additional rangers or if you need to keep your costs down, you can choose to self-lead some parts of the day.

How much does it cost?

Our charge is £225 per ranger for a weekday visit.

Where can the children eat their lunch?

Sherwood Pines provides a fantastic venue for a range of events. If you are interested in holding an event here you will need to apply first so that we can ensure your event doesn't clash with anything else happening in the forest. 

Once we know your needs we can advise you to make sure your event is a success. Please contact us no later than eight weeks before your proposed event. 

Bellever Forest is an unmissable stop on your visit to Dartmoor National Park. Explore one of several waymarked walking trails, discover incredible archaeology, take in the breathtaking views from Bellever Tor, or enjoy a relaxing picnic on the riverbank surrounded by native Dartmoor ponies.*

About

The Quantock Forest Plan area is made up of 5 separate woodlands totalling 943 hectares in Somerset. The majority of the woodlands lie within the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). As individual woodlands set within the locally distinctive heath commons and farmland they have very high natural and landscape diversity and value.

The dark skies above the nation's forests are not only great for stargazers, but many woodland species such as birds, bats, moths and insects also benefit from reduced light pollution.

Make it a day for everyone to remember with a walk at Alice Holt Forest, enjoy fresh woodland air and a warm drink in the cafe. We have lots of different trails and exciting play areas for you to discover, including our unique Gruffalo Sculptures, and other characters from the story - see who you can find in the deep, dark woods!

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.

Our holidays are unique, and so are we. Tucked away in some of the England’s most beautiful forests, you’ll discover a wide range of woodland cabins, each with its very own private hot tub. These holidays are a special way for people to connect with nature, and each other, in forests.

Step straight into the forest with wild adventures at your feet, incredible views and moments that are hard to repeat.

Home to over 8,500 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails and Gruffalo adventures, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, explore ancient woodlands and discover the delights of the forest after everyone else has gone home with an overnight stay.

From authentically designed youth shelters to family friendly caravan parks, there are a variety of unique ways to extend your forest adventure!