Wednesday, 22nd May 2013
The National Forest Wood Fair: A brilliant family day out for just £20
Advance tickets are now on sale for the National Forest Wood Fair, and with 20% discount on the gate prices, you can get a fantastic family day out for just £20.
Wednesday, 6th March 2013
National Forest Wood Fair: Date announced and extended hours
Organisers have announced the date for this year's National Forest Wood Fair, along with extended opening hours for 2013.
Wednesday, 15th August 2012
Steam, Smoke And Fire At The National Forest Wood Fair
It'll be hard to spot wheelwright Phill Gregson when he stokes up clouds of steam, smoke and fire at the National Forest Wood Fair over Bank Holiday weekend Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August, in the stunning setting of Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire.
Tuesday, 14th August 2012
Melbourne Announces Second Display for Forest of Drawings Winners
Entries for the "Forest of Drawings" competition will make their debut public display at the National Forest Wood Fair over the August Bank Holiday, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August, but now organisers of one of Derbyshire's major arts festivals have just announced a second showing at the Melbourne Festival.
Wednesday, 1st August 2012
Not an Olympic Sport but... First UK Championship Log to Leg Race at The National Forest Wood Fair
Five of the best exponents in the UK from The Association of Pole Lathe Turners and Greenwood Workers will take part in the first ever UK Log to Leg Championships at the National Forest Wood Fair over August Bank Holiday.
Tuesday, 31st July 2012
Judges Agonise Over Forest of Drawings Competition
Organisers of the three major arts festivals came together at CONKERS to judge the National Forest Wood Fair's "Forest of Drawings" competition.
Tuesday, 19th June 2012
New Bank Holiday Break Launched for The National Forest Wood Fair
With the May bank holidays over and the Jubilee bunting barely a memory, it is time to look forward to the August bank holiday with a new Wood Fair Short Break.
Friday, 15th June 2012
Children to Get Arty at the Ashby Show with The National Forest Drawing Competition
The National Forest marquee at this year's Ashby Show will be a hive of creative activity as families take part in The National Forest's "Forest of Drawings" competition. The marquee will have everything children (aged between 4-11 years) will need to create their leafy masterpieces - pencils, crayons, pens and the entry posters for the competition.
Wednesday, 30th May 2012
A Packed Programme of Summer Concerts Takes Centre Stage
It will soon be time to chill the champagne and pack the hamper for the range of open-air music and theatre performances taking place across The National Forest this summer.
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Woody Tales Short Story Competition - Win a Family Ticket for the National Forest Wood Fair
Wordy wizards of all ages are invited to spin a woodland yarn for the National Forest Wood Fair's Woody Tales short story competition.
