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A young boy in a bright blue t-shirt pokes his head out from behind a tree trunk with a grin on his face.
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

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Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

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A young boys looks through binoculars in the forest
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below or browse our free downloadable resources and lesson plans.

Mix and match based on your...

Conifer tree tops

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The Idless Forest Plan covers 113 Hectares of the nation's forests, just north of Truro in Cornwall. It includes St. Clement, Bishop's and Lady's woods, and most of Lord's...

Path through the trees in a conifer woodland

Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, cycle trails, sculptures to discover in...

Go ape forest segway Whinlatter

Forestry England is the nation’s largest land manager. We look after more land and more trees than any other organisation in the country, shaping landscapes for people, timber and...

A boy in a green jumper is pointing to something in the forest
Educational forest visits

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

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Conifer tree tops

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The island is renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse landscapes and the Forestry Commission manages over 1000ha of woodland and associated habitats. These are 6 distinct...

Sun shining through forest trees in the summer

Come and explore one of the Midland’s most well-known forests! With activity trails, play areas, bike hire, wild running and mountain biking trails, Sherwood Pines will set the...

A view from a mountain looking down a wooded valley

Lying on the north western edge of the Lake District National Park, Ennerdale is home to some of England’s most vibrant natural environments and one of the longest running wild...

Butchershole at Friston Forest woodland

Friston Forest is within the South Downs National Park between Lulington Heath National Nature Reserve and Seven Sisters Country Park. It is the largest area of recently...

three children on bikes in the forest

From cycle trails to forest bathing, camping holidays to school visits, live music to sculpture trails. Find your thing to do in the forest.

Women Yoga
News
05 June 2023

New report uncovers the astonishing success of Forestry England’s Active Forests Programme: over 4.66 million active visits, empowering women to lead the way.

Conifer tree tops

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The woodland block is situated in East Sussex and comprises four woods: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Head Down Plantation, Ditcham Woods and West Harting Down. The total...

Conifer tree tops

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Barrowfield forest is a 140 hectare holding that the Forestry Commission manages on the edge of the Lake District National Park. It is situated in the Lythe Valley near to...

Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest

Enjoy a fun family day out as you search for the characters from Julia Donaldson's classic story, The Gruffalo, in the deep dark wood.

Your little ones will love meeting Mouse, Owl...

Conifer tree tops

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The Cannock Forest Plan covers 2684 hectares of coniferous and broadleaf woodlands and open land in Staffordshire in the West Midlands, between the towns of Stafford to the...

A group of five school children in the forest, wearing high-vis vests and looking at a clipboard
Educational forest visits

Give your class the opportunity to become rangers for the day with our easy-to-use, self-contained Ranger in a Bag. 

Our bags support you to deliver learning about forests at your...

Conifer tree tops

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Chopwell has been managed woodland for many centuries and has undergone some major structural changes such as during the Second World War when much of the forest was...

Conifer tree tops

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The Cromford and Shining Cliff Forest Plan (FP) summarises proposals by the Forestry Commission for the management of Cromford (84.7ha) and Shining Cliff Woods (79.1ha)...

Early morning mist rising up above the lake in autumn

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is an award-winning visitor attraction with something for everyone. Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity...

Conifer tree tops

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Knots Wood is situated 2 kilometres to the east of Lancaster and lies within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main block of Knots Wood and the...

Conifer tree tops
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This Forest Design Plan (FDP) covers Forestry England’s woodlands in the Kent Downs, (incorporating West Wood, Park Wood, Elhampark, Beveridge Bottom, Covert & Covet Woods...

A young boys looks through binoculars in the forest
Educational forest visits

Give your class the opportunity to become rangers for the day with our easy-to-use, self-contained Ranger in a Bag. 

Our bags support you to deliver learning about forests at your...

Forest from the sky

Corporate Venue Hire

Enjoy our stunning conference facilitiesin the heart of The Great Yorkshire Forest.

Dalby Forest has a conference facilities within the Visitor Centre. The...

A girl is examining a tree trunk in a forest
Educational forest visits

Give your class the opportunity to become rangers for the day with our easy-to-use, self-contained Ranger in a Bag. 

Our bags support you to deliver learning about forests at your...

Conifer tree tops

About

Lords Lot Wood and the neighbouring Tomlinsons Lot are situated less than 5 kilometres to the east of Carnforth, near to Lancashire’s northern boundary. They extend to a...

Zog
News
16 May 2023

With half-term officially here, it is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to get together for some quality time at your local Forestry England forest.

A man walking through a forest clearing
Blog
02 January 2024

There's something for everyone in the forest and the new year is the perfect time to start planning your year of adventures.

Conifer tree tops
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Dalby Forest is an area of 3575.8 hectares of primarily coniferous forest with some broadleaves situated in the east of the North York Moors National Park which is...

Two adults cycling through the dense green forest on a sunny day
Blog
05 April 2022

Have you discovered the joy of cycling in the forest yet? If not, we want 2022 to be the year that you do! 

Boy counting tree rings on a very old tree that's been felled.

The Children’s University is an international charity which encourages all children aged 5 to 14 years to try new experiences, develop new interests and acquire new skills through...