Seasonal events

Photo at night showing multi-coloured lights in the shape of Christmas trees, lining a path

Plan a special visit to the forest

From immersive trails to workshops and live music, book a seasonal event to look forward to in the coming months.

Christmas lights lighting up the trees in Bedgebury

Christmas at Bedgebury

The magical Christmas trail returns to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest with new lights for 2024, bringing unmissable illuminations to the world-leading conifer collection. Friday 15 November 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025.
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People walking under colourful trees

Christmas at Westonbirt

A brand new illuminated trail, Christmas at Westonbirt, launches this festive season. Explore trees from all over the globe in a completely new light. Friday 29 November to Tuesday 31 December.
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Other seasonal events

A Christmas wreath in a table with some hands adding a gold ribbon

Wreath making workshops

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November
Various
Whinlatter, Cumbria

Cosy up in Whinlatter's yurt and get in the Christmas spirit at a wreath making workshop in the forest.

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Runners dressed as Santa during a snowy fun run

Mental Elf 5k festive run

Sunday 1 December
11.00am
Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire

Christmas fancy dress is strongly encouraged at this family-friendly fun run at Sherwood Pines.

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Christmas wreath making

Wreath making workshops

Friday 6 and Sunday 15 December
Various
Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire

Create a beautiful, sustainable Christmas wreath under expert guidance at these popular workshops.

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A child in green wellies splashes in a muddy puddle

Festive Welly Walks

Saturday 7 & 14 December
Various
Whinlatter, Cumbria

Suitable for the whole family, these fun Ranger-led walks around the forest will get you in the festive spirit.

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Christmas wreath making

Wreath making workshop

Saturday 7 December
10.00am
Fineshade Wood, Northamptonshire

Create a beautiful, sustainable Christmas wreath under expert guidance at these popular workshops.

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A selection of Christmas prints and fabric

Christmas craft fair

Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 December
10.00am - 3.00pm
Dalby Forest, Yorkshire

Head to Dalby Forest to browse and buy Christmas gifts from a range of local artisans and makers.

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Three people running in a forest dressed as a reindeer, elf and Christmas tree

Christmas fun run

Sunday 8 December
9.30am
Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire

This inclusive event is the perfect opportunity to kick-start the Christmas fun, with distances of 5k and 10k. Dressing up encouraged.

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Christmas fun run

Christmas fun run and market

Sunday 8 December
11.00am
High Lodge, Suffolk

Jingly wristbands will create a festive atmosphere at this fun run, with Christmas stalls also on site.

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Close-up showing mistletoe leaves and berries, holly leaves and berries and pine tree branches.

Festive willow crafts

Saturday 14 December
Various
Sence Valley, Leicestershire

Create handmade willow decorations at this fun, festive workshop.

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Runners dressed as Santa during a snowy fun run

Santa mile, duathlon and 10k

Sunday 15 December
9.15am
Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire

There's a race for everyone at this festive event day - with mince pies too!

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