The National Forest

16 May 2012

Woody Tales Short Story Competition - Win a Family Ticket for the National Forest Wood Fair

Wordy wizards of all ages are invited to spin a woodland yarn for the National Forest Wood Fair's Woody Tales short story competition.

16 Mar 2012

Hands On At Gardener's World

As the weather warms up and we turn our attention outside gardeners can get inspiration from The National Forest. Visitors to BBC Gardener's World Live show at the NEC (13 - 17 June) will be invited to get hands-on to try ancient skills still practised today.

19 May 2012

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

22 August 1485 a battle rages, King Richard III is defeated, Henry is crowned and the Tudor dynasty is born. Visit the award-winning exhibition and follow the King into battle, walk the Bosworth trail, or simply enjoy a coffee in the medieval Tithe Barn restaurant.

19 May 2012

Great Central Railway

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Re-live the romance of the railways with a trip on our heritage trains.  Explore period stations, steam engines and enjoy on board refreshments as Charnwood's countryside unfolds past your window.  Also enjoy luxury 1st class dining trains!