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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

Verity Ockenden in a red jersey running along a woodland path
Blog
22 June 2021

We catch up with Verity Ockenden, running Bronze medalist, to find out what inspires her, what advice she has for aspiring runners, and what it is that makes running in the forest...

white-tailed eagle taking off from a meadow in hazy sunlight
Blog
14 June 2021

Explore what we’ve learnt so far about the bird’s behaviour and their diet since release.

A family of four cycling on forest trail
Blog
19 May 2021

Active Forest Coordinator at Hamsterley Forest, Laura, shares her experience of cycling with her family.

Forest Holidays cabins at Thorpe Forest
Blog
23 April 2021

Our friends at Forest Holidays love the forest just as much as we do. The forest is much more than a place... it’s a feeling. Here’s five feelings we can help you experience in the...

Woman walking through the forest towards sunbeams
Blog
23 April 2021

If we don’t yet have a forest for wellbeing trail at your local forest fear not, we’ve still got some simple ways to help you tune into nature wherever you are.

Sherwood Bushcraft School and youth groups
Blog
21 April 2021

To keep everyone safe, we have introduced some changes to school and educational group visits. Your health and safety is our top priority, and as you would expect we have...

Sherwood Pines Forest Activity Bag
Blog
21 April 2021

For far too long, the quiet murmur of excited school children exploring the forests has been missing from the forests. Now, as lockdown restrictions are eased we are very excited...

Young girl in shaun ears reaches into pack
Family fun, free activities, days out and more