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Things to do in North East England
 

You can now read our highlights of events and activities in the forests of North East England in our blog.

Explore to Chopwell Woodland Park page

Explore Chopwell Wood and discover the myriad of sculptures.

to Hamsterley Forest pagesHire a bike

Hire a bike and explore forest and moorland in and around County Durham’s largest forest – Hamsterley Forest.

to Kielder Water and Forest Park pagesWatch the sky

Watch the dramatic colour changes in the sky at dusk through the roof of Skyspace at Kielder.

to the Kielder Forest pagesSee red

Go searching for the red squirrel, one of Britain’s rarest mammals, in the largest red squirrel reserve in England in Kielder Forest.

to the Hepburn Wood pagesBe king of the castle

View seven castles from the summit of Ros Hill, near Hepburn Wood.

to the Holystone Wood pagesExperience autumn

Experience autumn in its full glory among ancient oaks in North Wood, Holystone Wood.

to the Kielder Castle pagesHunt ghosts

Visit haunted Kielder Castle, eighteenth century hunting lodge of the Duke of Northumberland and lose yourself in the Minotaur Maze.

to the Kielder pagesTake the high road

Drive along Kielder Forest Drive, one of England’s highest roads.

to the Simonside pagesWalk into the sun

Hike to the top of Simonside at sunrise for spectacular views of the Northumberland countryside.


North East England - Passionate about Forests

What's of interest
The forests of Northeast England provide the spectacular backdrop for a multitude of activities, from wet n’ wild mountain biking to a sedate stroll through autumnal woodlands.
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