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Ashton's and Neumann's Flashes are the most recently reclaimed parts of the Northwich Woodlands. Their industrial heritage means that conditions are right for a variety of sometimes rare species of plant, animal and birdlife to flourish there....
Beautiful woodland garden with year-round interest. The 3
How would you like to spend your day? A coastal walk with splendid views across to the Isle of Skye? Strolling among lush gardens and secluded woodland? Or simply shopping for local crafts? These are just a few of your options when you visit the Balm...
Set high up on the crest of the Chiltern Hills; enjoy the spectacular views and wild landscape across Aylesbury Vale from high up in the trees. Jon & Amy run a great cafe in the woods; pop in and indulge in one of their homemade cakes.
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Antony Woodland is set in over 100 acres of woodland gardens and natural woodland and has extensive woodland and riverside walks....
Set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is a secret hideaway just waiting to be discovered. Fairhaven is a unique garden rich in wildlife. The Garden is an eclectic mix of native and cultivated plantings with a ...
Wynyard Woodland Park (formerly known as the Castle Eden Walkway) started life as a working railway carrying freight to the ports along the River Tees. Now it provides visitors with miles of flat footpaths and numerous circular walks. Housed in the o...
Flatts Lane Country Park is the perfect place to explore the countryside south of Normanby. The park is also an ideal starting point from which to visit the Eston Hills....
The Woodland Centre can be found at the end of the Valley Gardens and acts as a link through to Rifts Wood. The ranger, responsible for the Valley, is based at the Woodland Centre in which the story of the valley is told through leaflets, displays, e...
The Colonsay House rhododendron and woodland garden is considered to be one of the finest rhododendron gardens in Scotland. It was planted mostly in the 1930's and has an exceptional variety, not only of rhododendrons, but also of trees and shrubs in...
Within the attractive grounds of Kilmory Castle, centre of administration of Argyll and Bute Council lies Kilmory Woodland Park. William J Hooker, Professor of Botany at the University of Glasgow and later Director of Kew Gardens, is reputed to have ...
Thornley Woodlands Centre
Interpretative centre, serving the woodlands of the Derwent Walk Country Park. Thornley Woodlands Centre, has toilets, parking and information available and pedestrians can only access the park at this centre.
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A unique mix of animals and adventure, world famous waterfalls, ancient woodland and stunning scenery, Becky Falls has been attracting visitors and inspiring poets and writers for over 100 years, as well as providing some of the most scenic and enjoy...
Woodland walks through ancient woods. Collections of exotic birds. Farmyard with pot-bellied pigs, pygmy goats, donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs, owls macaws and parrots. Visit Squirrel Nutkin's Pantry and have a picnic while watching the chipmunks a...
Encircled by woodland with distant mountains beyond, the picturesque Lake Vyrnwy forms the centrepiece to this flagship reserve. Beyond the woodland there is high heathland and damp pasture, completing a diverse array of habitats with a great var...
Stockeld Park - where magic is made & adventures begin.... Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas, for February half term and in the summer holiday weeks. During the wint...
The Kilmun Forest research plots were established in the 1930s to monitor the success of a variety of exotic tree species in the humid west coast environment. This area is beautiful and unique in Scotland because there are 162 tree species planted...
The Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park is a great place for adults and children alike. Just minutes from Junction 13 of the M1, the park covers 250 hectares (over 600 acres) with lakes, wetlands, meadows and new woodlands. There are 8km of s...
The Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity that works for a better future for all aspects of wildlife in our area. Bringing people together to take action for wildlife is the Trust’s mission. We manage 129 nature reserves across the three coun...
Gransden and Waresley Woods are adjoining ancient oak-ash woods. The Wildlife Trust has purchased the reserve in sections since 1976 and now owns all but one area in the north. The woods are home to many breeding birds. In summer the rides and ...
Trees and hedges planted in the form of a medieval cathedral.
Created following the First World War in 'faith, hope and reconciliation', the Tree Cathedral covers a tranquil 3.82 hectares (9
GreenWood Forest Park is a great fun day for you and your children. You need look no further than Snowdonia's exceptional award-winning family attraction with so much to enjoy, whatever the weather....
Hatfield Forest is an ancient royal hunting forest. No other forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting forest so completely. The ancient trees of the forest are like magnificent living sculptures, peaceful giants worn and fra...
Go Ape! in Delamere Cheshire has for many years been a popular destination for families to enjoy the pleasure of the leafy Cheshire countryside. Now there's even more reason to go there...to experience the thrills of our new course. Positioned adjace...
Swing through the trees and speed down zip slides in legendary Robin Hood country at our brilliant high wire adventure course at Sherwood Pines Forest Park. Climb up high and tackle a course of over 30 hanging rope bridges, scramble nets and zip slid...
Open since the end of March, the Go Ape! course in the Forest of Dean at Mallards Pike Lake looks set to be amongst the most beautiful of our locations, as well as the most thrilling. Why don't you let us know what you think?Blending into the forest ...
NEW at Bracknell. Our First Double Tarzan Swing. Come and enjoy the classic and original Go Ape experience and our epic segway adventure at Bracknell, Berkshire. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan ...
Another stunning course, situated approximately 30 minutes from Bournemouth, Go Ape! Moors Valley in Dorset continues to go from strength to strength and will provide you with hours of fun as you traverse the various rope bridges, Tarzan swings and z...
At Landmark Centre their is so much you can do. You can fill your day doing the water coaster, timber trail or the red squirrel trail plus many more exiting things. Come down and have a Great day out!...
Set in the North of the picturesque Lake District; the home of outdoor adventure. Whinlatter will be our highest course above sea level, (rising to 790 metres), making it a real high altitude experience. Soak up the spectacular views across the Lake ...
The Chief Gorilla's personal favourite. The hilltop to hilltop zipwires and beautiful valley location make this the wildest adventure playground in the land. There is a fab new eco visitor centre too and a river for the children to paddle in. Fore...
Go Ape's 17th and newest course. A short drive from Birmingham, Cannock Forest sits on Cannock Chase, the smallest area of outstanding natural beauty on mainland Britain. Get off the beaten track and experience an hour of fun with our Forest Segwa...
Go Ape! Wyre Forest is set within one of Britain’s Largest Remaining Ancient Forests. Half the species of UK butterflies and moths can be found in our forest. Our Go Ape! adventure at Wyre Forest is home to some of the most ecologically sig...
Go Ape's first foray in the South West! Just 15 minutes from Exeter, Go Ape at Haldon and experience two incredible Zip slides flying you from hilltop to hilltop!...
There is something for the whole family at Alice Holt. Cool adventure playgrounds, great bike trails and a terrific Go Ape course all an arrows flight from where they filmed the opening scenes of the Gladiator.
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Conveniently located in Lyndhurst, the heart of the National Park, here you'll discover everything you need to know to help you enjoy your trip to the Forest. The New Forest Museum is packed full of displays, activities and information about the area...
Salcey Forest is an old ancient Medieval hunting forest set in over 1200 acres of natural woodland. Around Salcey Forest are marked out woodland walks or see the views from the man made tree top walkways....
Monkey forest is set in over 55 acres of natural woodland, where the 140 monkeys roam the forest and swing above your head as you walk around....
The visitor centre provides the ideal starting point for a visit to Guisborough Forest via Redcar & Cleveland Council's Walkway, a disused railway line. The Centre has displays about the the history and geology of the area and the forest. The centre ...
Facilities within the centre include an information desk, Forestry Commission shop, exhibition area, education meeting room, external and internal toilets and Treetops Restaurant with terrace. The Visitor Centre sells maps and booklets about the vari...
Please Note: The Tropical Forest is NOW CLOSED... The Tropical Forest is an exciting, indoor exhibition of tropical birds, animals, insects, fish and amphibians. This popular attraction, set in Syon Park, West London, brings the exotic life of...
2000 hectares of mixed woodland lying between the Wear and Tees valleys on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and coniferous woodland, sprawling along the sides of a shel...
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park was first designated as a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
From the east shore of Loch Lomond to the rugged terrain of Strathyre the Forest Park encompasses mo...
Site of the former Watergate Colliery and 'Gateway' site for the Great North Forest. Lake, woodlands and wildflower meadows....
The Tower landing stands over 1000 feet above sea level. It was designed by the late Colonel A. W. Brewill and was opened on 6th August 1923 by the late General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien. The spiral stairway of 58 steps takes the visitor to the lan...
Discover Rosliston Forestry Centre. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun, uncover nature at its best.
Enjoy the woodland's tranquil peace or experience exhilarating outdoor activities, many of them free. Share a family day out. Match your ...
The Epping Forest Visitor Centre is now open seven days a week and has an extensive stock of 'woodland gifts', soft toys, local crafts, maps, books and booklets. Staff are on hand to answer your every query about the Forest. The Visitor Centre sho...
Built in 1775 as a hunting lodge for the Duke of Northumberland, Kielder Castle is now the focal point for visitors to the forest. The Castle itself houses a series of exhibitions about the forest and its wildlife, together with an art gallery, infor...
Once a royal hunting forest, this is the legendary home of the outlaw Robin Hood, today part of a National Nature Reserve because of its national ecological importance. Within the 450 acre site there are 900 veteran oak trees, including the famous Ma...
All the fun of a family operated children's fair in the beautiful surroundings of Sherwood Forest.
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The most outstanding feature of Sutton Colliery was the pit tip that smouldered and glowed red at night time. Buried deep under the spoil heap was Brierley Pond which was once alive with minnows, sticklebacks, newts, tadpoles and frogs. Take a walk u...
The first maize maze took root at Postern House farm in 2004. Since then we have tried to make every season bigger and better than the last.
We open every year with a new maze design and a new theme. Making sure that the experience is different ev...
Birches Valley Forest Centre is an excellent starting point for an exhilarating day out on Cannock Chase. Refreshments, toilets, Cycle hire, Go Ape, play area and the Route to Health Sculpture trail are within easy reach of the car park.
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This ancient forest is famous for its oak trees which once supplied timber for navy ships. Whether you have come to walk, cycle, picnic, or see the wildlife, there is something at Alice Holt for everyone who loves the countryside....
The National Forest is one of England's most ambitious environmental projects. Across parts of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, 200 square miles are being transformed, blending ancient woodland with new planting to create a new national...
Open all year, Bedgebury is perfect for cycling, walking, riding and playing in a spectacular world of trees. The National Pinetum is the world's best conifer collection and a beautiful place to walk in all seasons. The 2000 acre Bedgebury Forest ...
The Chevin Forest Park is a wooded escarpment overlooking the market town of Otley, with magnificent views of the Wharfe Valley. Massive rock outcrops dominate the park which rises steeply to a height of 280m above sea level at its highest point. T...
quiet & beautiful park, Kingsford lies on edge of dramatic red sandstone ridge. With 200 acres of cool Pine forests & open heath land, miles of sandy tracks as well as more traditional broadleaved woods.
Along the length of the ridge there are fre...
Wyre Forest Visitor and Discovery Centre is rated as one of the top three most ecologically important forests in Britain, along with the New Forest and the Forest of Dean.
The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the 'education centre of excellence...
The Dean Forest Railway not only has steam & diesel trains - with their unique appeal to kids - but also a free museum, cafe and gift shop. There is a childrens' Park near Lydney Town Station and a lake plus park near St Mary's Halt.
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High Lodge Forest Centre is the Forestry Commission's premier recreation destination in East Anglia and right at the heart of Thetford Forest, Europe's largest man-made lowland forest! With over 70km of cycle trail, 20km of walks and 50 pieces of equ...
Set in the heart of 50,000 acres of Britain's largest lowland pine forest, the Go Ape! Thetford Forest course was the first of its type in the country when it opened in 2002. Its still as popular as ever with both new and previous customers and has b...
Thetford Forest is a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves providing the ideal setting for a day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life. Many of our visitors are attracted by the peace and tranquility of Thetfor...
The New Forest Reptile Centre is a small but very worthy attraction and conservation centre where you can (potentially...) see all of Britain's reptiles in one place; adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, lizards, frogs and toads are displayed in sepa...
Enjoy a wildlife adventure in this lovely park, set in 25 acres of unspoilt woodland in the lovely New Forest. Get up close to the Sika, fallow and roe deer that roam freely throughout the park and watch the excitable otters squeaking and squealin...
Pamber Forest Wildlife Reserve traditionally used to provide timber for local crafts and industries, this remnant of the Royal Forest of Windsor is now managed for conservation and visitors. The extensive network of paths throughout the reserve ensur...
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre is a little piece of heaven in the Cambrian Mountains. From scenic walks and world class mountain biking to adventure play areas and Animal Puzzle Trail. Red Kites are fed daily, and can be viewed from the c...
There is so much to keep you busy during a visit to Afan Forest Park. The fantastic landscape offers lots of opportunities to get out and experience nature. There are excellent mountain biking, cycling and walking trails for visitors to enjoy. M...
Hainault Forest Country Park is one of the remaining sections of the former Forest of Essex in England. Epping Forest and Hatfield Forest are other examples. It is located partly in Hainault in the London Borough of Redbridge and partly in Essex. ...
Epping Forest District Museum tells the story of the people who have lived and worked in south Essex from the earliest inhabitants to the present. Based in the historic Waltham Abbey, in a building dating back to 1520, the Museum offers something...
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is Open every day, Bedgebury is the perfect place for cycling, walking, riding and playing in a spectacular world of trees. The National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers and a beautifu...
Groombridge Place Gardens explore a series of beautiful traditional award winning heritage gardens against the backdrop of a 17th century moated manor house. Contemporary landscaping in the Enchanted Forest. Great special events programme....
NEW at Bracknell. Our First Double Tarzan Swing. Come and enjoy the classic and original Go Ape experience at Bracknell, Berkshire. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our obstacles...
At Aughton Woods you can enjoy the peace and solitude of a wood in a remote location. Spring is a colourful time to visit when the Bluebells form a carpet across the woodland floor. The ancient semi-natural woodland has retained at least 30 examples ...
Boilton Wood:
That an accessible woodland nature reserve should lie so close to an urban centre is always a bonus, but Boilton Wood is exceptional. It has a great deal to offer both the seasoned naturalist and the beginner. The western end of the ...
Dean Wood is an impressive site. This deep, narrow, wooded clough is typical of those found on the West Pennine Moors. The lack of undisturbed wooded valleys in the local area and the relatively unspoilt nature of Dean Wood means it is a special have...
A semi-natural woodland with mature Turkey Oak, Beech and around 15 other native hardwood species. The woodland curves along the Ribble floodplain escarpment for about half a mile, affording good views of the river from its northern end. The public f...
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve is a wildlife-rich haven in the heart of agricultural west Lancashire. The reserve covers 42 hectares (105 acres) and is made up of lakes, mature broadleaved and conifer woodland, sandy, wet meadows and heaths. The m...
Pleasington Old Hall Wood is a narrow strip of mixed woodland through which a stream runs from north to south. To the north there is a Victorian walled garden which has been converted into a wildlife garden. The woodland has a healthy structure o...
It was formerly an area of semi-improved pasture, but was planted in 1993 with a mix of native broad-leaved tree and shrub species. This was accomplished thanks to funding from a Forestry Authority Woodland Grant Scheme. A portion of the grassland ha...
Antonine Wall: Seabegs Wood is a stretch of rampart and ditch with the military way behind....
Kilmartin Glen: Temple Wood Stone Circles is a circle of upright stones, and the remains of an earlier circle. Dating to about 3000 BC and in use for at least 1000 years....
This is a wonderful place for quiet walks in beautiful ancient woodland. There are five trails of up to eight miles long that meander through the woods. In summer, look out for damselflies, dragonflies and butterflies, including the rare heath fr...
Chapel Wood is a typical north Devon broadleaved woodland, sited on a steep hillside, crowned by an Iron-Age hill fort, with a stream running down either side. Management consists largely of the gradual removal on non-native species planted during th...
This is a beautiful place for a quiet woodland walk. You can take a stroll along dappled paths through beech, ash and oak trees. In springtime you can enjoy a carpet of sweet scented bluebells and there is also a flourishing wild flower meadow. Here ...
This is a glorious and peaceful woodland, with fascinating 'ghylls' . steep-sided little ravines in the sandstone - where rare ferns grow. In spring the reserve is a mass of bluebells and wood anemones, with early purple orchids adding to the show....
Garston Wood Nature Reserve ancient wood is at its best when its breathtaking carpets of bluebells, wood anemones and primroses are in bloom (mid-April to the end of May). Look for signs of badgers and fallow deer. There are common woodland birds ...
This is a lovely remnant of ancient woodland, with a 2 km nature trail passing amongst a variety of trees. Visit in spring to hear a symphony of birdsong, especially the nightingales which breed here, and to see bluebells and primroses in beautiful b...
Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood Nature Reserve has a wide range of habitats and is rich in all kinds of wildlife from red kites to deer, butterflies, orchids and reptiles. Each season brings changes in the colours, sounds and smells of the woodland, making...
Get away from it all with a walk in the woods and through the newly restored heathland. In some areas there are grand old trees; in others the trees have been coppiced to open up the woodland floor and allow the woodland flowers and butterflies to fl...
Wolves Wood Nature Reserve is one of the few remnants of the ancient woodland that used to cover East Anglia. The RSPB manages it using the traditional method of coppicing (a special way of cutting the trees to let light in), which means that the ...
Brampton Wood is the second largest ancient woodland in Cambridgeshire, and is at least 900 years old. The first records date back to the Doomsday Book, “woodland pasture - half a league long and 2 furlongs wide”, when animals such as pigs used t...
Gypsy Wood is an enchanting outdoor attraction for the whole family and is situated in the foothills of Snowdonia, North Wales. Set in 20 acres of natural beauty, discover one of Wales's best kept outdoor secrets. Open Easter until mid September. He...
Norfolk's largest remaining ancient woodland. Its wide rides, originally created to allow the movement of felled timber, make wonderful paths far into the wood.
NWT Foxley Wood was listed in the Domesday Book. In the past it was a hive of economic...
This Grade 1 listed, 16th century half-timbered hall is one of the north-west's most famous buildings. Look out for a wide range of events taking place throughout the year, from family fun days to ghost investigations....
Burbage Common is HBBC's largest countryside site located on the outskirts of Hinckley within easy reach of both east and west midlands.
This mix of semi natural woodland and unspoilt grassland is 80 hectors (200 acres) in size. Picnic areas, perm...
The site comprises ten hectares of mixed woodland with rocky outcrops and was presented to Leicestershire County Council in 1977 to commemorate the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
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Situated in the heart of the Rockingham Forest, the park offers access to fantastic woodlands, meadows, thickets, marshes and ponds to explore....
Plessey Woods Country Park is located near Hartford Bridge, off the A192, mid way between Bedlington and Cramlington and about 5 miles south of Morpeth.
The Park offers 100 acres of woodland, meadow and riverside to explore. The woodland is home ...
Ancient wild woodland nature reserve with a round walk of about 1.5 miles, including footways along the steep slopes of the River Wansbeck valley. Abundant wildlife and special flora....
The site provides an attractive 30-45 minute circular walk. There is also access onwards to the Long Mynd for those wanting to explore further.
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Ravenshill Wood covers 50 acres of semi natural ancient woodland within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty, adjacent to the Worcestershire Way....
Worcester Woods has 100 acres of ancient Oak woodland where you can stroll through carpets of Bluebells or listen to woodland birds. Or maybe you would prefer to wander through romantic wildflower meadows, alive with bees and butterflies feeding on t...
Wendover Woods is a 325-hectare woodland situated in the northern Chilterns, southeast of Aylesbury, off the B4009 between Aston Clinton and Wendover. Located on the highest point in the Chilterns at 267 metres, the walking trails and picnic spots...
Wilderness Wood is a living example of rural sustainability.
A 62 acre award-winning, sustainably managed working woodland park offering a fun, interesting day out for the whole family Woodland trails, bluebell, folklore & fungi walks, adventure p...
Chambers Farm Nature Reserve is located on the site of a medieaval woodland and is well known for its wide range of butterflies. The 360-hectare (900-acre) beauty spot, near Wragby, Lincolnshire, has been rated as one of the best Forestry Commission ...
The Beautiful Barley Wood Walled Garden is a carefully restored Victorian kitchen garden.
A huge array of vegetables are grown within the walls of the garden as well as an incredible variety of fruiting and flowering plants. Old fashioned espalier...
As you walk along the network of paths through Roydon Woods you’ll discover many different habitats, each with their own character and wildlife. Deer can be seen or heard in the woodland, which is alive with bird song all year round and bright with...
Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood is a large open area of heathland, gorse and coppice adjoining ancient woodland Along with Lingwood Common, Danbury Common forms the second largest area of commonland in Essex after Epping Forest. Traditionally c...
High Woods Country Park One of Colchester's beauty spots, the Country Park includes woodland, open spaces (ideal for picnics) a lake and wildflower meadows.Along with marshy areas, hayfields and scrubland, High Woods provides the right habitat for th...
Widely regarded as the flagship green space for the area, Belfairs Nature Reserve - also known as Hadleigh Great Wood - has been managed, through coppicing to create a perfect home for a diverse range of wildlife and is a Site of Special Scientific I...
Covering over 130 hectares, Hockley Woods are the largest remaining area of the wild wood, which covered Essex after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago. The woods are a complex mosaic of different trees, each species growing where conditions are most fa...
Belhus Woods Country Park was originally part of the Belhus Estate, home of the Barrett and Lennard families from the 15th to the 20th Century. The grounds were designed by 'Capability Brown' and work carried out by Richard Woods. Some areas of wo...
Kings Wood is a 1500-acre forest in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in Challock, Kent. It is managed by Forest Enterprise for conservation, recreation and timber production and is open to the public every day, 365 days a year. Sin...
This extraordinary building with a dolls'-house appearance nestles in a beautiful valley on the Berkshire Downs, surrounded by woodland. It was built by an Earl, William Craven, as a house fit for the queen he loved, Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia in ...
