Find The Best Woodlands To Visit Near You

There's nothing like getting away from bricks and mortar for some quality family time in nature. If you're looking to escape into the wilderness on a day trip, check out our UK listings pages to find the best woodlands near you.

Self-guided trails are fun to explore, letting the kids take the lead with the navigation while you enjoy the beautiful scenery, quietly steering them in the right direction so that you don't end up completely lost!

There are plenty of interesting things for the kids to discover on their mini expedition, depending on where you go - from waterfalls to squirrels and other woodland creatures. Keep an eye out for adventure play areas with picnic benches for when it's time to fuel up. How about a family mountain-biking trip? Or try out some horse trails?

Woodland walks, retreats, and activities are always a popular choice when it comes to the whole family agreeing on fun things to do during the holidays.

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Wyre Forest, Bewdley

Rock

Wyre Forest in Bewdley is a breath of fresh air for all ages! You can choose from three self-guided trails or varying lengths through the forest. There are picnic ben...

Fishers Farm Park, West Sussex

Wisborough Green

The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture...

Formby Red Squirrel Reserve, Liverpool

Liverpool

Walk through the woods to see if you can catch a glimpse of a rare red squirrel - even rarer now there has been an outbreak of Squirrel pox Virus, and then come upon the hu...

Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, Staffordshire

Rugeley

Cannock Chase Forest is one of the best-value days out that the Midlands has to offer. With a children's play area, Go Ape, orienteering trails, a Gruffalo Trail and eve...

Anker Wood and Maze World at Dobbie's Garden World, Atherstone

Warwickshire

For a fun-filled day out for all the family, or simply to enjoy the peace and quiet of acres of natural surroundings, take a fascinating journey of discovery through the li...

Roundhay Park and Tropical World, Leeds

Leeds

The 700 acre Rounday Park is located three miles from Leeds city centre in Princes Avenue, Tropical World and the adjacent Canal Gardens are on the opposite side of the roa...

Salcey Forest, Northants

Northamptonshire

Salcey Forest is a magnificent ancient woodland offering excellent walking and oportunities to view an amazing range of wildlife. The forest is a remnant of the medieva...

Kelburn Castle and Estate

Ayrshire

Kelburn Castle and Estate always has something to keep the kids occupied! Their most popular attraction is the Secret Forest: a fairy tale inspired maze with a witch’s c...

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands, Leicestershire

Loughborough

A great day out, includes a ride on the milk float, pony rides, explore the fort area, nature trails, pond dipping, wild meadows, other farm animals, go-karts and play area...

Woodentots Forest School, Gospel Oak

London

Unique to London, tucked away off Highgate Road near Hampstead Heath, is our private nature reserve in a hidden woodland. With no public access, it provides a completely sa...

South Downs Discovery

Winchester

South Downs Discovery is a specialist provider of high-quality self-guided walking holidays along the South Downs Way between Winchester and Eastbourne. Choose from duratio...

Aspens Charity Bluebell Cafe, Animal Farm & Playground - Pembury, Kent

Tunbridge Wells

Free entrance, cafe offers kids' lunchboxes, hot drinks, cakes & meals, range of animals, playground & woodland walks, buggy friendly. Parking available. Close to Tunbridge...

High Force Waterfall and Hotel, Co Durham

Barnard Castle

One of England's largest and most spectacular waterfalls, High Force never fails to impress and is a must see when visiting Teesdale. High Force Waterfall: Discover the...

Watersports Courses, Sailing, Paddleboard, Kayak & Canoe

Welwyn Garden City

Give your child an experience they will remember with fun and exciting Watersports lessons and Parties for over 8s, available at Stanborough Park. Sailing, Paddleboard, Kay...

Cleddans Burn, Glasgow

Glasgow

The Cleddans Burn winds its way through this lovely patch of open grassland and young woodland near Glasgow. Follow the wide, surfaced path and discover spectacular vie...

Birchfield Ice Cream Farm, Harrogate

Summerbridge, Harrogate

Birchfield Ice Cream Farm is a picturesque working farm nestled in the valley of Nidderdale, North Yorkshire in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is home to our ...

Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

Thoresby Park is a hidden gem located in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. On your visit to Thoresby Park you will find our coffee shop, a range of shops i...

Mountain View Ranch, Caerphilly

Cardiff

Visit Wales only official Gruffalo Trail at Caerphilly Mountain! Plus over 100 acres of wild, outdoor, free range fun for the whole family! At Mountain View Ranch, there...

Graffham Camping and Caravanning Site, West Sussex

West Sussex

A peaceful site in the South Downs, near Petworth House and historic Petworth. Camp at our delightful Graffham Club campsite and you’ll find yourself pitched in secluded...

Kilmardinny Loch, East Dunbartonshire

East Dunbartonshire

Kilmardinny Loch in East Dunbartonshire is a local nature reserve is a mosaic of habitats – wet and dry woodland and grassland – as well as the deep open water of the loch ...

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