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Discover & explore your forests and woodlands…

Your forest family
adventure starts here…

Great days out with the kids…
From natural play and safe off-road family cycling to minibeast hunts and den building. The kids will have great fun in the forest.

Forest trails
for everyone…

Walking trails…
We’ve got a trail for all ages and abilities, whether you’re looking for an easy going family trail, a quiet streamside path or a hike to admire the view.

Two wheeled
adventures…

Cycling for everyone…
Whether you're looking for an easy family route, an area to hone your skills or an adrenaline fuelled trail, we’ve got a trail for you.

Action packed
forests & woods…

High adrenaline adventures…
Test yourself on one of our extreme MTB trails or zip along a tarzan wire. Forests were made for adventure, so what are you waiting for?

Den building to
bat watching…

Events…
Join us for one of our fantastic forest events, from ForestLive concerts to wildlife walks and fungal forays.

Amazing
wildlife…

Forest wildlife…
Find out about what you can see in the forest from butterflies and birds to otters and adders.

Saddle up for
miles of trails…

Horse riding…
From mature woods to shady streams and beautiful open heathland, our forests offer some fantastic riding opportunities.

Find a forest…

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Free spring activities

Spring is all about new life! Many of our woodland creatures lay their eggs around this time. Download our free activity sheets to find out more.

Bluebells in bloom

Could you spot a native bluebell from hybrid or Spanish varieties? Find out how with our top tips! We've also listed our best spots to catch a glimpse of these iconic flowers in bloom.

Calling artists

Jerwood Open Forest is an exceptional new opportunity for artists to make proposals for a major £30,000 commission with Jerwood Visual Arts & Forestry Commission England.

Blondie play series of concerts

Blondie have confirmed a very special tour of our woodlands next summer. Get your ticket now to see them performing their best hits!

Sky Rainforest Rescue

Try the new Sky Rainforest Rescue Discovery Trails at Alice Holt or the Forest of Dean. Learn more about rainforests and help Sky and WWF save one billion trees in the Amazon rainforest.

Products inspired by forests

Looking for a unique gift? You can buy bee huts, bug mansions and flowers on our website. All products are FSC certified and come from small producers in the UK.

Summer concerts

This year's Forest Live acts include, The Charlatans, James and Jools Holland. Sign up to be the first to know who else will be in the line up for 2013!

Chalara ash dieback

Get advice and information on Chalara dieback of ash, including a video to help identify the disease and a map of the current distribution of the disease.

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Discovery Pass

Join today!

Support your local woodland with a Discovery Pass. Get free parking, discounts on events and much more.

Visit the
Shop

Unique products inspired by forests and woodlands and essential kit for exploring them…

Learning in the forest

Throughout England, the Forestry Commission offers a wide range of exciting learning activities. Led by experienced staff, the visits are designed to encourage exploration of woods and the life within them through safe, hands on activities.

Volunteer for your forests and woods

From mountain bike trail building to planting trees we have exciting volunteering opportunities across England.

ForestXplorer
Get the forest in your pocket with our FREE app

The ultimate guide to our forests.
With an easy tree identifier and information on event, trails and holidays across England.

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Stay in the Forest

With Forest Holidays. Stay in luxury cabins deep in the woods or try Camping in the Forest.

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