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The NeverEnding Story: Movie Magic in the Forest
From bandits to pixies, ogres to ewoks, the celluloid forest is home to many magical creatures. To coincide with the new film, Epic, we explore the forest in all its cinematic glory.Epic, the latest...
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The Deerpark Dig – Life in Cornwall 100 Years Ago
There’s excitement in the air at Deerpark as the area’s explosive history is being revealed following the discovery of artefacts from a century ago.A glimpse of late Victorian and early Edwardian life...
View ArticleThe History of Strathyre
The name Strathyre comes from the Gaelic for ‘broad winding valley’ and throughout history it has been a main highway, variously used by drovers and their herds of black Highland cattle en route to...
View ArticleThe History of Sherwood
The name ‘Sherwood’ was first recorded in 958AD when it was called ‘Sciryuda’ meaning the woodland belonging to the shire. However, evidence of flint tools suggest the area is likely to have been...
View ArticleThe History of Keldy and Cropton
This region is often referred to incorrectly as the 'North Yorkshire Moors', but the name comes from the fact that it is the 'Moors' North of York - the correct title being the 'North York Moors'. The...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate Burns Night
Discover the essential ingredients for a barnstorming Burns Night as the time comes round again to raise a glass to Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.“Fair fae your honest sonsie face, great...
View ArticleFound in Translation: A celebration of the UK’s dialects and accents
For Forest Holidaymakers who believe in immersing themselves in the local culture of their holiday destination, here’s a light-hearted language guide to our UK locations.One language, many...
View ArticleThe History of The Forest of Dean
The area of the Forest of Dean was inhabited in Mesolithic times and there are remains of megalithic monuments, including the Longstone near Staunton and the Broadstone at Wibdon, Stroat. The area was...
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The History of Deerpark
Rich in history and biodiversity, Deerpark forest in Cornwall is situated close to the Herodsfoot gunpowder mill near Liskeard. Herodsfoot is recorded as one of the oldest sites for mining in...
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Behind the scenes at Thorpe Forest
Two months ago our newest location, Thorpe Forest, opened to guests. We catch up with General Manager Laura Grant to find out how things have been going.Who’s in the team?Laura heads up a full-time...
View ArticleThe History of Argyll
This magnificent stretch of rugged hill country was established in 1935, as the first forest park for public use in Britain. Many visitors who have come to know the Argyll Forest Park, its mountains,...
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