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Rosliston Forestry Centre

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Rosliston Forestry Centre was the first visitor centre in The National Forest, created on 90 ha of former farmland in the Mease Lowlands.  It is owned jointly by South Derbyshire District Council and Forest Enterprise.

The centre provides a good range of facilities and events programme.  Three waymarked trails, including an all-abilities track, take you around the site to view new woodland, an existing wood, flight ponds and meadows.  The centre's classroom is well used by schools and a part-time education officer is employed by South Derbyshire District Council on the site. Group visits can be arranged through the education officer.  Craft workshops include a ceramics studio, a natural medicine centre, wood carver and dog grooming service.  A bird hide offers the chance to watch the wide variety of native birds which visit and breed on the site, including some of the UK's declining species, such as linnets and skylarks.

Woodland Walks, indoor and outdoor play, cycle hire, fishing, gift shop, ABC Crafts and restaurant - there's something for everyone at Rosliston Forestry Centre.  There are education programmes, birds of prey, archery, woodland laser and laser clay shooting (pre-booking neccesary).


Description of Facilities

On site toilets, restaurant/cafe (seating 65), licensed, open evenings on request, all abilities trail, gift shop, picnic area, site ranger/tour guide available (pre booking required - £20 per hour), indoor and outdoor play areas. Group activities include birds of prey, cycle hire, crazy golf, environmental education, laser games, laser clay, archery and orienteering.

Disabled Facilities:

Designated disabled toilets and parking.

Loads to see and do key

Accepts Credit Cards Accepts Credit Cards
Baby Changing Facilities Baby Changing Facilities
Car Parking Car Parking
Children Welcome Children Welcome
Children's Play Area Children's Play Area
Coach Parking Coach Parking
Conference Facilities Conference Facilities
Cycle Hire Cycle Hire
Cycle Trails Cycle Trails
Disabled Parking Disabled Parking
Disabled Toilets Disabled Toilets
Dogs Allowed Dogs Allowed
Educational Activities Educational Activities
Fishing Fishing
Gift Shop Gift Shop
Information Centre Information Centre
Licenced Licenced
Licensed for Weddings Licensed for Weddings
Open All Year Open All Year
Picnic Area Picnic Area
Restaurant/Café Restaurant/Café
Toilets Toilets
Walking Trails Walking Trails
Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access

Woodland key

Bus Service Bus Service
Children's Play Area Children's Play Area
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Information Information
Parking Parking
Picnic Facilities Picnic Facilities
Refreshments Refreshments
Toilets on Site Toilets on Site
Walking Walking


Walks information

There are a variety of paths across the site, surfaced with concrete, compacted gravel, tarmac or grass. The way-marked Short Discovery and Adventure trails are suitable for all abilities. (Please note: the trails have slopes leading to and from the visitor centre). Visitors can cross the Greenheart Lake via a wooden boardwalk, which is wheelchair accessible.

Cycling information

Cycling trails as well as cycle hire, cafe, toilets, shower and other facilities on this site make it good for families.  Tarmac paths and grass.  Site on a slope - so some uphill cycling necessary.

Upcoming Events

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Archery Drop in Session
18 February 2013 to 30 August 2013
14:00 to 16:00

This session runs every Monday & Friday throughout most of South Derbyshire's school holiday periods. 9 arrows per person for £2.50. No need to book, just drop in between 2pm & 4pm and queue and do.


Wildlife Watch Drop in Session
19 February 2013 to 27 August 2013
14:00 to 16:00

Sessions run every Tuesday, throughout most of the South Derbyshire school holidays. Come and investigate the site with the Environmental Education Team looking for wildlife and trying out fun activities like nest making or pond dipping as you explore!! £2 per person. Meet in the Forest Classroom (same building as the Hub Cafe).


Kraftiz Drop-in Session
20 February 2013 to 28 August 2013
10:00 to 12:00

Running throughout most South Derbyshire school holidays, every Wednesday between 10am and 12pm. Join Julie for a craft activitiy in cluding stamping and card making. Adults and children welcome. £2.50 per person. For further details, 01283 480272 / 07971 268943


Woodland Laser Combat Drop-in Session
20 February 2013 to 29 August 2013
14:00 to 16:00

Every Wednesday and Thursday throughout most of the South Derbyshire school holidays, go wild in the woods!! Play a 10 minute game for £2.50 per person. No booking required. Turn up anytime between 2pm & 4pm, queue and do.


Rosliston Astronomy Group
28 June 2013
From 19:30

Talks, practical demonstrations, workshops and outside observing (if skies are clear). Meetings held in the Classroom. Held every last Friday of the month.

Contact 07766 520331 or visit www.roslistonastronomygroup.org.uk for further details.


Forest Frenzy
26 July 2013
12:00 to 17:00

Buy a wristband and from 12-5pm choose as many activities as you want (to include woodland laser combat, archery, climbing) and as many goes as you like for just £10 per child. No booking required. NEW FOR 2013 - half price adult for every full paying child!!!!


Nightworld
26 July 2013
19:30 to 23:00

Spend a summer evening learning more about the night sky and our nocturnal creatures!! £2.50 per person. Ring 01283 535039 for programme.


Out & Active Holiday Club
29 July 2013 to 02 August 2013
09:00 to 17:00

Fully supervised, fun-packed days for the kids. A fantastic range of outdoor activities may include archery, laser games and climbing wall. £20 per child per day. Suitable for children aged 8+. Booking essential and places are limited, so call early to avoid disappointment. Tel 01283 563483


Family Bushcraft Evening
14 August 2013
17:30 to 19:30

Come and learn how to survive in the wild!!! Suitable for children aged 7+. Adults £10, Child £7.50. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01283 563483


Out & Active Holiday Club
19 August 2013 to 23 August 2013
09:00 to 17:00

Fully supervised, fun-packed days for the kids. A fantastic range of outdoor activities may include archery, laser games and climbing wall. £20 per child per day. Suitable for children aged 8+. Booking essential and places are limited, so call early to avoid disappointment. Tel 01283 563483




     

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Burton Road
Rosliston
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 8JX

01283 563483

01283 563494

http://www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/

Rosliston Forestry Centre Map and Route

Access for all - Rosliston

The Glade programme 2012

Opening times

All year, daily

Admissions

Rosliston Forestry Centre:
Adult: Free

Car Park Charge Applies:
Adult: 80p up to 1 hour, £2 all day

Annual Parking Pass:
Adult: 20.00

Parking

Car and coach parking. Surfaced car park, six bays for disabled users adjacent to the visitor centre. Parking charges apply, but free for blue badge holders.

Buses

Arriva 813 from Burton upon Trent to Tamworth

Midland Classic 22 from Burton upon Trent to Swadlincote