The National Forest

29 Apr 2013

The National Forest Company Has Appointed a New Tourism Officer

The National Forest Company (NFC) has recently welcomed Richard Drakeley to its team.

11 Apr 2013

The Bingham Plants Trees in The National Forest to Lighten Christmas Landfill

The Bingham, a boutique hotel and restaurant located in Richmond, London, joined forces with the National Forest Company recently to plant trees in a new woodland in Derbyshire, on the northern boundary of The National Forest.

25 May 2013

National Forest Adventure Farm

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

A day of adventure awaits at The National Forest Adventure Farm whatever the weather.  Animal encounters, tractor trailer rides, pig racing, outdoor and indoor play zones, cafe.  Summer Maize Maze.

25 May 2013

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Elvaston, Derbyshire

The former home of the Earls of Harrington.

22 Mar 2013

Alice Oswald’s ‘Memorial’, war and the modernity of the rural

It's often implied, in our multi-riven country, that to live in a town or a city is 'modern' and to live elsewhere, isn't. Quite what's meant by this isn't always clear to me, but away from the urban, life is apparently traditional, a refuge from the hustle and bustle; it's not where innovation is expected to happen, that's for sure.

26 Feb 2013

My Journey into The National Forest

Just under two years ago my knowledge of The National Forest was a bit like my knowledge of today's technology ... I was aware of it but, whisper it, I wasn't that interested! Then, two things happened in a short space of time - we moved house and I was made redundant.