Family forest fun

Two boys running along a forest path in the summer.

Plan a family day out in the forest

Forest days out with children

With exciting adventure play areas, safe off-road family cycling and lots of space to create dens, your local woods and forests are the perfect place for your kids to let off steam.

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Room on the Broom trail

Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand and collect special spell ingredients on this hands-on magical forest adventure.
Find your nearest trail
Two boys on bikes on a sufaced cycle trail in the forest.

Family cycling

Try a short family-friendly cycle route or a Pedal and Play trail, created with British Cycling, to help children gain skills and confidence in off road cycling.
Find a cycling route
Three children looking at a wooden post marker in the forest.

Gruffalo orienteering

Get the kids interested in map reading and navigating the forest on a simple Gruffalo orienteering adventure!
Find the Gruffalo
A little girl is climbing a red robe web and smiles as she looks up.

Forest play areas

Epic slides, sensory exploration, water play, climbing and twirling for all. Enjoy the benefits of fresh forest air during playtime this summer.
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Family walking on a forest path, including a pushchair and a mobility scooter.

Easy access trails

These trails are a great way to get out in the forest. Follow a clearly signposted short circular walk with wider paths, perfect for wheels.
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Go Ape

Explore the forest canopy with Go Ape Treetop Adventure, or bounce and jump above the forest floor in Go Ape Nets Adventure. Perfect for little ones.

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Family camping at Rendlesham Campsite with green tent

Camping

There's nothing more exciting for kids than snuggling up in sleeping bags under a starry sky. Most of our campsites also welcome campervans and caravans.

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A father and daughter smiling at each other whilst sat at an outdoor picnic bench.

Summer picnics

Make a day of it and stop for lunch after the fun of a forest trail. Pack your sandwiches and a blanket, or find a bench with a view.

Find a picnic spot
Family with baby looking at map in forest

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