The National Forest

03 Jun 2013

Discounted advance National Forest Wood Fair tickets now available to purchase

Advance tickets are now on sale for the National Forest Wood Fair. With 20% discount on the gate prices, book in advance and get a fantastic family day out for just £20.

29 Apr 2013

The National Forest Company Has Appointed a New Tourism Officer

The National Forest Company (NFC) has recently welcomed Richard Drakeley to its team.

19 Jun 2013

Donington le Heath Manor House

Coalville, Leicestershire

See how people lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in this 13th Century house. Enjoy the 17th Century garden, tearoom and woodland walks. Events for all ages include re-enactment, hands-on activities and exhibitions on Leicestershire's history.

19 Jun 2013

Sharpe's Pottery Museum & Coffee Shop

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

In a restored pottery works, exhibits reveal South Derbyshire's internationally important pottery and the story of The National Forest.  Events and family friendly activities.

22 Mar 2013

Alice Oswald’s ‘Memorial’, war and the modernity of the rural

It's often implied, in our multi-riven country, that to live in a town or a city is 'modern' and to live elsewhere, isn't. Quite what's meant by this isn't always clear to me, but away from the urban, life is apparently traditional, a refuge from the hustle and bustle; it's not where innovation is expected to happen, that's for sure.

26 Feb 2013

My Journey into The National Forest

Just under two years ago my knowledge of The National Forest was a bit like my knowledge of today's technology ... I was aware of it but, whisper it, I wasn't that interested! Then, two things happened in a short space of time - we moved house and I was made redundant.