Are you brave enough to try the spooky night time trail? 

West Cumberland Orienteering Club are bringing Spook-O back for 2023! This event is lots of fun for all the family. Bring a good torch with you..you never know what's around the corner! 

Fancy dress is encouraged!

We are very sorry that due to the thunderstorms that presented a risk to the audience, artists and staff, our Forest Live concert, Jack Savoretti with special guest Natalie Imbruglia on Sunday 11 June at Cannock Chase Forest, had to be cancelled on the night. Sadly, it will not be possible to reschedule this event. 

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night! 

The walk will cover up 5 - 7 miles in the forest and out on to the fell tops just outside the forest bounds, depending on the weather and conditions.   

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night! 

The walk will cover up 5 - 7 miles in the forest and out on to the fell tops just outside the forest bounds, depending on the weather and conditions.   

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night! 

The walk will cover up 5 - 7 miles in the forest and out on to the fell tops just outside the forest bounds, depending on the weather and conditions.   

Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2023!

For a limited time only, you can climb, swing, and zip your way into the night for the best adventure you’ll have this season.

Feel your senses heighten as you tackle mega-high platforms in the darkness, and feel the speed of a zip wire as the sun goes down. 

Join qualified forest bathing guide Nicky from Sound and Ground for a forest bathing or sound bath session at High Lodge.

Dates for 2024 have landed - Find a wellness session

What to expect

Forest bathing is slow, mindful time ‘immersing’ yourself in the forest atmosphere for health and wellbeing, no swimsuit required!

Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.

Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.

Please bring a torch, wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs permitted. Suitable for age 5+. 

Kielder Observatory offers a truly unique and magical experience under some of the darkest skies in England.

Events run all year and include viewing evenings where planets, moons, stars, meteors and satellites can all be seen. For more information and details of events visit:

Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at Ennerdale! 

A chance to get outside, explore the local area, and experience the the forest at night.

Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at Ennerdale! 

A chance to get outside, explore the local area, and experience the the forest at night.

Leave the well trodden paths and explore the wilder side of the arboretum. Activities include den building, fire lighting, star gazing, wildlife watching, night hikes, bushfire cookups and woodland crafts. 

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.

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, a colour spectacle arrives at Bedgebury National Pinetum. 

Dive into the wonders of autumn in the worlds largest conifer collection with our free autumn colour activity sheet, a fun and educational way to immerse yourself in the season's beauty.

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a guided walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, there will be stops for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a guided walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, there will be stops for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a guided walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, there will be stops for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a guided walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, there will be stops for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors,  at Whinlatter Forest  for a walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, stop for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo can help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a guided walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, there will be stops for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

A women's cacao ceremony in the forest to honour Ostara, the spring equinox.

Cacao ~ meditation & visualisation ~ fire ritual ~ manifesting ~ drumming!

This is a celebration of balance as the day and night are briefly equal in length, A time to recognise balance in our own lives, the light and dark within us, and our potential for new growth.

The full Buck moon aligns with the potent & virile energy of the young buck, bringing strength, ambition & abundance, fuelled by the long days and balmy nights!

Calling in the elements & directions we cast a sacred circle to celebrate and connect with the energy of the moon, to release anything that no longer serves us and create our very best life!

You can expect:

Meditation ~ visualisation ~ drumming ~ fire ritual ~ manifestation!

Join Jo from JAG Outdoors,  at Whinlatter Forest  for a walk around the forest at night.

The walk will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, stop for some amazing star gazing opportunities. As an amateur astronomer Jo can help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

There is something truly delicious about the feeling of moonlight against your skin, as if it is nourishing your very soul.

Moon bathing is a take on the classic practice of forest bathing, by the light of the moon – a gentle, sensory and mindful walk in the moonlight, embracing the darkness of the forest and opening up our awareness to the night sky. We connect with the energy of the moon phase with a short meditation and ritual.

Gather your friends and family, snuggle up in your sleeping bag and take in the beautiful night sky with a stay at one of our campsites. 

With 13 locations across England, Forestry England Camping sites provide the perfect location for an immersive holiday. Surrounded by the forest, you will have direct access to miles of paths, unique experiences and an endless adventure.

There is something truly delicious about the feeling of moonlight against your skin, as if it is nourishing your very soul.

Moon bathing is a take on the classic practice of forest bathing, by the light of the moon – a gentle, sensory and mindful walk in the moonlight, embracing the darkness of the forest and opening up our awareness to the night sky. We connect with the energy of the moon phase with a short meditation and ritual.

The Moon on this day will be at her fullest.

Autumn is a special time to visit the forest. The leaves are changing colour and the nights are drawing in. So much fun can be had splashing in puddles, spotting the autumn colours and warming up with a hot chocolate.

Autumn is also a special time for wildlife and for the fallow deer in Wyre Forest it means that rutting season is here.

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.

An overnight bushcraft camp offers you the chance to really get away from it all. Build your own shelters to sleep in, cook your food over the campfire and learn bushcraft skills.