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Gruffalo Spotters
Follow clues and search for signs of the Gruffalo on our new interactive trail. Download The Gruffalo Spotter app before you visit.
Tree Explorer
Find out how to identify the trees around you and all about the life cycle of a forest with our Tree Explorer activities.
Get forest fit
Ditch the stuffy gym and get active in the the great outdoors this year. Go solo, or get the whole family together and take to the woods to shake off the Christmas slump.
Clean Bandit - Forest Live 2017
Clean Bandit have announced a special woodland gig as part of Forest Live.
Craig David - Forest Live 2017
British R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Craig David will perform with his band for Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum on Sun 18th June.
Elbow - Forest Live 2017
Elbow will be playing at all of our venues as part of Forest Live 2017. Renowned for the intimacy of their live shows, stand-out gigs include Glastonbury Festival’s sunset slot with a trio of sets on the Pyramid Stage, taking part in the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games performing their classic track ‘One Day Like This’ and recreating their Mercury Prize winning album, ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’, with the BBC Concert Orchestra from the world famous Abbey Road Studio One.
Olly Murs - Forest Live 2017
Olly Murs will be playing Westonbirt Arboretum and Thetford Forest as part of Forest Live 2017. 2016 has been another incredible year for Olly Murs which has seen him celebrate his fourth successive No.1 Album ’24 Hrs’, becoming the most successful solo artist ever to come from the X Factor.
Rick Astley for Forest Live 2017
Rick and his band have a fantastic live show which will have everyone (including the trees!) up and dancing to all the classic hits as well as acclaimed new material from the number one album ‘50’.
Early Years Teacher’s Pack
Download our Early Years Teacher's Pack, a curriculum-linked resource of fun activities and ideas to aid outdoor learning in the forest.
Forest art works
Find out about art trails, exhibitions, events and sculptures in our forests. International showcase of environmental photography returns and artists announced for Jerwood Open Forest.
Dog Walking
Walking your dog is a great way to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. With miles of paths to explore in our forests, there’s no need to leave your four-legged friend behind next time you’re planning a day out.
Discovery Pass
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the forest…
every day of the year…
Get free parking, discounts on events and much more with a Discovery Pass
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.
Stay in the Forest
Stay in luxury cabins deep in the woods with Forest Holidays or try Camping in the Forest.
England's Woods and Forests are cared for by Forest Enterprise England, an agency of the Forestry Commission.
