Monday, 29th April 2013
The National Forest Company Has Appointed a New Tourism Officer
The National Forest Company (NFC) has recently welcomed Richard Drakeley to its team.
Thursday, 11th April 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.
Friday, 22nd March 2013
2020VISION in The National Forest
The stunning 2020VISION street gallery exhibition has arrived in Swadlincote, after months of planning. It is a privilege to have worked with all our partners to bring it here. South Derbyshire District Council, the National Trust at Calke Abbey and our local sponsor H K Wentworth Limited have all worked enthusiastically with us to make this most of this brilliant opportunity.
Thursday, 21st March 2013
Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, part of The National Forest, is an inspired location for the English premiere of a major nature and wildlife photographic exhibition, and the locals are fascinated. As they walk through the centre of the town, shoppers and business people see The Delph Market Square transformed into a magnificent street gallery, packed with over 100 stunning images by some of the top wildlife and landscape photographers in the UK.
Thursday, 14th February 2013
Alistair McGowan Top of the Bill for Comedy Wood
Headline act comedian and actor Alistair McGowan planted the first tree in Comedy Wood, a new woodland in The National Forest, outside Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, this week.
Friday, 11th January 2013
Cutting the cake to celebrate ten years of tree-mendous tourism
The National Forest and Beyond Tourism partnership celebrated ten years of joint working this week, with a glass of champagne and cutting a magnificent cake complete with tree in full leaf.
Friday, 14th December 2012
Sparkling Short Breaks in The National Forest
Spa breaks, family breaks and a new water adventure are some of the new packages on offer for 2013 in and around The National Forest.
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Christmas Goodies Fresh From The National Forest
The latest issue of the National Forest Food Guide is out and is packed with scrumptious goodies - just in time for Christmas.
Tuesday, 13th November 2012
Best Foot Forward: Fisher German Supports the New National Forest Long Distance Trail
Fisher German LLP has announced its support for the creation of a new long distance trail through The National Forest. The new route is currently under development and is expected to be open for walkers in 2014.
Tuesday, 2nd October 2012
Natural Play Area Opens at Hicks Lodge Cycle Centre
"Thank you Mrs Rutledge!" was the spontaneous cry from a 10 year old to his teacher, as he launched himself once again onto the new timber climbing frame at Hicks Lodge, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, as the new natural play area was opened recently.
