A POST FROM FOREST ENGLAND — SOMEWHERE TO GO AND ENJOY

View online > Hello spring The forest is awake! Brighter mornings and evenings mean that suddenly, you have more time in your day. Use those extra hours at a forest near you, spotting Easter egg-hued clusters of crocuses, bathing in sunlight filtering through the trees, and noticing the buzz of busy bees. Get stuck into a season that's packed with potential. Here's what to look out for when you explore your forest this spring. Let's go Three runners jog through the forest Swap your usual running route for epic forest trails There's no better time than spring to join our new Forest Runner challenge. Log into Strava, set your pace and take on a 5k, 10k, or both on our beautiful running trails all over England. Alongside our partner CLIF BAR, we'll be by your side every step of the way with training tips. Choose your challenge A freeminer in a helmet looks out into the forest The Forest of Dean's freemining heritage Descend into the forest floor with some of the few freeminers still venturing underground to uphold a generations-old mining tradition. Explore the depths and uncover an enduring way of life. Watch our short film Two little girls sit on a wooden bench in the forest Help us create meaningful connections in nature Give the gift of connection by supporting our happy to chat appeal. Your gift will fund a bench plaque inviting visitors to share a friendly hello, a moment of peace, or simply enjoy the view together. Donate now Aerial shot of Forest Live with a bustling crowd and big stage Our Forest Live 2025 headliners have landed Choose from artists including disco icons Nile Rodgers & CHIC, BRIT award winner Gary Barlow with special guest Beverley Knight, indie rock legends Snow Patrol, and pop punk hit-makers Busted. Live music, summer sun and the perfect picnic awaits... Book now A tent in a field of lush green grass Last call to enter our camping competition! Our big camping adventure giveaway is closing on 31 March, so get your entry in now. If you're the lucky winner, you'll bag a weekend away at one of our campsites, a national membership, a £200 Go Outdoors gift card, and more. Be in it to win it A closeup of a spray of bluebells Seek out a sea of bluebells Sweetly-scented bluebells lining a woodland trail are an iconic springtime sight. But have you experienced the awe an entire bluebell field can inspire? Our sites are home to several of these lush oases. Find one near you now. Sink into the blue Pin icon Visit Heart icon Membership Writing icon Blog Fb X Ig P Yt This newsletter contains personalised links for you. Protect your personal data by using this link to safely share the content you love with friends. Forestry England, 620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane Bristol. BS16 1EJ Content not quite right for you? Change or update your interest preferences or favourite forests. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe. Privacy policy.