Things to do

A man, woman, and two young boys wearing summer clothes holding ice creams as they sit on a picnic table in a forest setting.

Things to do in the forest

There's so much to do in the forest 

Open all year round, the nation's forests are full of adventures, events and activities waiting to be discovered.

Need inspiration? Discover our top things to do this season.

A young boy jumps off of a felled log with his Dad laughing next to him and sister and mum in background walking along the log.

Family fun

Little ones will love exploring trails and play areas. Or perhaps your family is up for a challenge with disc golf, orienteering or Go Ape?
A family cycling in the spring at Alice Holt Forest

Activities and wellbeing

Explore activities for everyone in the forest: find a cycle trail, running track, walking trail or try something different.
Stained glass pannel hanging in the canopy at beechenhurst sculpture trail

Events, music and arts

Be inspired by live music, art exhibitions, sculpture trails and other exciting events in the forest.
Children school running through forest

Visit with a class

Everything you need to plan a school trip. Downloadable curriculum based resources and ideas for on the day.
A Forest Holidays Lodge at Delamere Forest

Stay in the forest

Extend your woodland adventure with an unforgettable stay in the forest. Whether you fancy a luxury cabin or a night under canvas, we've got options across the country.

Top things to do in the forest

A smiling boy looking through a small cardboard camera

Help Stick Man get back to his family tree on this fun, interactive family trail.

Aardman character Gromit being walked on a lead by Wallace

Treat your dog to the ultimate forest walk on our new, interactive trail.

Liz Miller Kovacs Prilep Effigy

See a selection of the short-listed images from Earth Photo, the international photo and film competition about our environment and climate change.

Yellow wild flowers in focus with out of focus green trees in the background.

From flowers to frogs, discover some of the top signs that summer has arrived in the forest.