Surrounded by impressive Douglas fir trees, immerse yourself in the stunning landscape of Soudley Ponds. 

Soudley Ponds is a stunning haven for wildlife, and best visited in the...

At The New Forest Reptile Centre, near Lyndhurst, we help protect rare snakes and lizards and encourage the re-introduction of these animals across the country. There are special...

Managed in partnership with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust as a heathland restoration project, Tidenham Chase offers great walks and stunning views. 

From the car park follow sign...

Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands.

It is the ideal place for families to start their forest adventure, with a...

Forestry Update

We’re removing some trees nearby, this is essential thinning to give trees more space to grow. Public safety is our main priority, so we need to close Brock Hill car...

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Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an...

Nestled in the trees, this shady spot is a good spot to enjoy a picnic whilst listening to the sounds of woodland wildlife all around. 

To help prevent wildfires fires, BBQs and...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest, just bring along good food and company!

Please note there are no picnic tables on site, however visitors are welcome to bring blankets and pitch...

Try our fun, navigational challenge at Mallards Pike using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

If you're feeling competitive, choose to run...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful barbecue stands, just bring along good food and company!

Alice Holt has three barbecue hearths available for you to book...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area, just bring along good food and company!

At Birchden we have one fixed barbecue which is free to use and perfect for...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area; just bring along good food and company!

Pingle Slade, known as our concert site, is a large open area within the...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic tables, scattered throughout Chopwell Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic tables located throughout Delamere. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

There is a seating area in the courtyard of the visitor centre and...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas located at each site at Rothbury. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce...

Enjoy sizzling sausages or grilled halloumi in the forest! Friston Forest has a barbecue available for you to book at our car park on Litlington Road. 

Our barbecue is suitable...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

We have picnic tables available at Cocklet Hill and The Hub car...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

There are picnic benches sited all around the Visitor Centre and at...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas located throughout the forest. Just bring along good food and company!

Hamsterley Forest is a no BBQ and...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

There are numerous picnic tables around the cafe area. To help dog...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic tables, just bring along good food and company!

There are three picnic areas within the grounds.

To prevent...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues...

BBQs are not permitted at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. Our bookable BBQs are closed. Please do not use your own disposable BBQ.

This is to help prevent forest fires. 

En...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area at the green, just bring along a rug, good food and company!

To help prevent wildfires fires, BBQs and outdoor...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

Picnic benches are situated near the Visitor Centre. 

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

Picnic tables can be found by the café and in the main car park.

T...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company! 

There are picnic tables and benches located along the WildPlay...