Christmas with Forestry England

A woman walking through a frosty forest with sunlight peaking through the trees

Festive fun awaits in the forest

Wrap up warm and let the winter forest nourish you this Christmas

Whether you're crunching through frosty leaves, making memories whilst choosing a tree, or having a hot chocolate in a woodland cafe, a visit to the forest this Christmas is a must. 

However you choose to pass this festive time of year, the nation's forests are there for you to explore.

dad and young daughter smiling at a Christmas tree

The gift of membership

Gift them memories to cherish with a Forestry England membership. One membership covers a whole household, giving them access to regular days out in forests all over the country.
Gift membership
A woman holds a real Christmas tree upright on a forest path. Fairy lights are strung above.

Buy a real Christmas tree

Ready to start decorating? Head to one of our tree sale sites to choose your own British-grown Christmas tree in the festive setting of a winter forest.
Find your tree
Forest Holidays cabin on a crisp winters day

Win a forest getaway this Christmas

Enter our Christmas competition for the chance to win a staycation with Forest Holidays - and a Forestry England membership too.
Enter the competition

Escape into the forest this Christmas

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Wellbeing trails

Christmas can be chaotic but a visit to one of our wellbeing trails is the perfect chance to pause. Follow the signs as they help you experience the forest in a mindful way.

Find your closest trail
A woman wearing coat and woolly hat walk through the forest in winter. The trees are bare and the sky is blue.

Go for a Christmas walk

With walking trails to suit everyone, treat yourself to the health benefits of a forest walk this Christmas.

Plan your walk
Family Cycling at Fineshade Wood

Family bike rides

Make the most of precious family time with a ride through the winter forest, whether on your old favourite or a shiny new Christmas present.

Cycling trails to try
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Escape the chaos

Take some time for yourself to connect with the forest this Christmas and discover how time in nature can foster a sense of peace.

Peace in the forest

Low-cost or free festive fun

Festive family activity sheets

Christmas activity sheets

Get creative with these festive family craft ideas, using things you can find on your forest walk.

Download sheets
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10 fun low-cost family activities

Tis the season to have fun in the forest. Escape the screens and enjoy the winter forest on a budget.

Start the fun
children on the play trail at Hamsterley Forest

Swing, climb and play

Let the kids go wild as they burn off the festive treats while you enjoy a sit down with a hot cuppa.

Forest play areas
A Christmas wreath made out of green leaves and red berries and a large cone.

Festive forest calendar

Download our free festive forest calendar for 31 ideas for free or low-cost activities to complete during December.

Download your calendar

Christmas tips, lists and blogs

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Gift ideas for outdoor lovers

Need some inspiration on what to buy someone who loves spending time outdoors? We've got the list for you.

Meaningful gifts
Sustainable Christmas tree decorations

Have a more sustainable Christmas

These top tips will help you reduce waste and have a greener Christmas this year.

Read the list
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How Christmas trees are helping the future

Discover how one type of popular Christmas tree is part of an exciting trial for improving the climate resilience of future forests.

Norway spruce trial
Christmas Tree with Baubles

Caring for your Christmas tree

Keep your real Christmas tree looking at its best for as long as possible with these hints and tips from the experts.

Tree care tips