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Elbow
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14 October 2024

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced renowned English rock band Elbow as the latest headliners for its 2025 instalment...

Man in forest
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09 October 2024

Explore woodlands draped with shades of gold, red and orange as you gather fallen conkers, jump into leaf-piles, and capture the perfect autumn photo.

Gruffalo
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01 October 2024

For getting out and about with the kids, the seasons don’t get much better than autumn.

Sting and his band
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23 September 2024

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented by Forestry England and Cuffe & Taylor, has announced its return to four stunning woodland locations for 2025.

Autumn colour leaves
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19 September 2024

It’s officially autumn! Many of us began the year feeling drenched from the higher-than-average rainfall we experienced.

A young girl and boy look at some bright yellow leaves in wonder
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03 September 2024

Forestry England says the higher-than-average rainfall we experienced this year, particularly in the spring, has led to lush growth in the nation’s forests, which many may have...

WTE CHICKS
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06 August 2024

Two white-tailed eagle chicks have fledged from a nest in England, only the second time these iconic birds have bred here for over 240 years.

Group of children pulling faces in front of a Gruffalo sign
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04 July 2024

With the summer holidays nearly upon us, it's time to plan activities to keep the kids entertained for the next six weeks.

Gruffalo
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03 July 2024

Forestry England is gearing up to ignite Olympic-sized excitement in the nation’s forests this summer with a fantastic addition to their beloved Gruffalo 25th birthday trails.

Family
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19 June 2024

With warm weather finally arriving across most of England just in time for the solstice and National Picnic Week, Forestry England reveals its top 10 picnic spots to enjoy in the...

A lake surrounding by trees with forest stretching into the horizon
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16 May 2024

With a little helping hand, Forestry England is letting nature transform more than 8,000 hectares of land in four of the nation’s forests.

Campervan in forest
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16 May 2024

The memories of the Easter break are still fresh, and we're eagerly anticipating the upcoming summer holidays.

Cycling in forest
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15 April 2024

Are you eager to enhance your cycling prowess while exploring the stunning landscapes of the nation's forests? Look no further than Forestry England's Forest 450 Challenge, where...

A black and white photo of The Corrs showing them all playing instruments
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22 March 2024

Details about Van Morrison and The Corrs playing at Westonbirt in July 2024 as part of Forest Live.

A father and his two boys crouch down to look closer at wildlife in the grass
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20 March 2024

Discover the wonder of nature this Easter with Forestry England! Head to the nation's forests and embark on exciting adventures with your friends and family.

Bluebell woodland in Westonbirt Arboretum
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01 March 2024

Walking amongst a carpet of bluebells with their beautiful flowers nodding in a gentle breeze is a truly magical springtime experience.

Olly Murs
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15 February 2024

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that singer-songwriter and solid-gold popstar Olly Murs will perform a headline show against the...

Wing Wood
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08 February 2024

Forestry England and British Airways today announced a one-year partnership which will support planting 9,000 oak trees and help create an area of wildflower meadow at Wing Wood in...

Paloma Faith
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08 February 2024

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that British pop superstar Paloma Faith will perform a headline show in the unique outdoor...

FL24 Richard Ashcroft
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29 January 2024

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that iconic singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft will perform a headline show in the stunning...

Woman and child
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08 January 2024

Forestry England is thrilled to announce a year-long celebratory trail launching on 24th January, to mark the 25th anniversary of the award-winning picture book, “The Gruffalo”.

Pine Marten
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03 January 2024

After being absent for decades, pine martens are now present across the New Forest and successfully breeding here according to the results of a three-year study into these rare...

King at Westonbirt
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12 December 2023

King Charles III joined staff at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to plant an endangered tree this week. 

Char-JM
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11 December 2023

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that indie legends The Charlatans and guitar icon Johnny Marr will be performing at Cannock...

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