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Gruffalo's friend, Mouse sculpture in the forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump into Gruffalo and the other characters from Julia Donaldson's classic story. 

Head to the Ladyhill Trail to find them all...

2 young boys crouch down to look closer at some mushroom growing from lush green grass
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Sustainability at Westonbirt 2 draft

Sustainability at Westonbirt 2 draft

Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo, the Gruffalo's Child and other characters from the book too!

Each sculpture has been carved in a different...

Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child plus other characters from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story. 

Each wooden sculpture...

Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child plus other characters from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story. 

Each wooden sculpture...

Can I get photo images of locations from all Forestry England areas?

Our photography of all locations is available to the public on request. Please contact the relevant person for...

Boy fishing
Other active things to do

If you enjoy fishing, you might like to know that Farnham Angling Society fishes at Lodge Pond. For information about membership and permits please visit their website.

Members...

Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child plus other characters from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story. 

Each wooden sculpture...

Aerial photo of a woodland in autumn colour
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Sustainability at Westonbirt Arboretum

Sustainability at Westonbirt Arboretum

Gruffalo's friend, Fox sculpture in the forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump into Gruffalo and his friends from Julia Donaldson's classic story. 

His friends have only just joined us here at Fineshade...

Gruffalo sculpture at Alice Holt Forest 2023
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump in to Gruffalo and his friends from Julia Donaldson's classic story. 

You can also find his friends to keep you company as you...

Mobile phone showing Geoheritage app on the screen
Other active things to do

These ‘Hidden Heritage’ apps, were developed for the Foresters’ Forest National Lottery heritage funded programme and are an exciting way to explore the Forest of Dean.

As you...

Gruffalo at Bedgebury Pinetum in autumn
Gruffalo sculptures

Bedgebury National Pinetum is fairly big, covering some 128 hectares and the seven large wooden Gruffalo sculptures are hiding amongst the trees. The Gruffalo, the Gruffalo's Child...

aerial photo over a densely wooded area of tall green trees. Hills roll in the background as the sun starts to rise behind.
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Variety the key to success audio description

Since the last Ice Age our woods have benefited from a stable climate. But given the projected rate of climate change they may need our help to adapt quickly!

Owl sculpture in the woods, part of the Gruffalo sculpture series
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into Mouse, Fox, Owl and Snake from Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo. 

Why not introduce your family to them all!

Each wooden...

Red squirrel eating a nut
Blog
06 September 2022

Clear your mind and feel refreshed by the sights, sounds and smells of the most beautiful season in the forest. Explore the many winding paths of fallen leaves, wildlife and...

Photo is an area view of Silk Wood at Westonbirt, looking down at the lush green canopy of the ash woodlands.
Article
03 April 2024

Silk Wood panels audio description - restoring natural woodland at Westonbirt Arboretum

A sculpture of the Gruffalo in the forest
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story.

The sculptures can be found by parking at...

Gruffalo sculpture at Alice Holt Forest 2023
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and other characters from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story! Each sculpture has been carved in a different...

Aerial photo of a woodland in autumn colour
News
06 September 2022

The first day of September marks the start of autumn according to the meteorological calendar. And although we have already seen various signs that could be mistaken as autumn...

Tiffany Francis stood in waste high forest greenery
Family activity
16 October 2019

The Tangled Web | Tiffany Francis-Baker

A woman holds her young daughter up to a sculpture of the squirrel from the gruffalo story
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump in to the Gruffalo characters from Julia Donaldson's classic story. 

Not only is the Gruffalo here at Sherwood Pines but we...

Group photo of Madness
News
16 October 2020

Madness have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Man standing by a fallen tree
Walking trails and routes
Compare black and white photographs with present-day views of the National Pinetum 

Launch our digital trail on Google maps and start the walking trail from the Visitor centre...

Brown and white dog jumping over a log
Event
Sunday 22 September
From 10am until 3pm
Wyre Forest
Come join us for a Dog Day at Wyre Forest!

Explore exciting stalls and try your paw in our charity dog show, have your photo taken and enjoy all the dog-themed activities on-site. 

M...

Photo is an area view of Silk Wood at Westonbirt, looking down at the lush green canopy of the ash woodlands.
Article
07 February 2024

If you wish to use any of the woods and forests we manage for commercial filming or photography, you must first apply for a permit.

Photo shows someone holding two ash leaves. The one of the left has seven green leaflets that form the overall leaf. The one on the right is a similar form leaf but is brown and wilted, which is a clear indication of ash dieback disease.
Article
03 April 2024

Silk Wood panels audio description - Chalara ash dieback at Westonbirt Arboretum

The motte and bailey at Castle Neroche in the Blackdown Hill
Blog
30 June 2021

Discover the hidden signs of historic landscapes you can find in the nation's forests

Campfire
Event
Thursday 21 September
Start 7pm
Whinlatter Forest

A Cacao Ceremony to honour the Autumn Equinox, known as Mabon in the Celtic Wheel of the Year.

Using the beautiful plant medicine of cacao we will focus on the balance of light...

Stained glass pannel hanging in the canopy at beechenhurst sculpture trail

Be inspired in the forest with live music and art. Book your 2024 highlight in the forest.

Photo of Resilience Garden
News
19 May 2019

The Resilience Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show has unveiled a sensational variety of plants and trees

Photo of Mike Seddon chief executive from August 2019
News
01 August 2019

Forestry England, the country’s largest land manager and the arm of the Forestry Commission that manages the nation’s forests, has a new chief executive. Mike Seddon has almost 30...