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Glasgow Woodland cover 1991 (6%) Edinburgh Woodland cover 2012 (19%) Newcastle Beautiful Belfast York Don’t wood Fo Manchester ed re Sheffield e st Dublin N miss it! countryside Stoke The National Forest & Beyond hosts such a wide range of events OFFERING FANTASTIC GENTLE WALKS, AWARD- from riverside regattas to walking WINNING ATTRACTIONS, LOVELY PLACES TO STAY Oxford festivals, heavy metal concerts to food Cardiff rnwood Bristol London ha F fairs and classic car shows to firework C o re s AND A PACKED PROGRAMME OF EVENTS t festivals. We have highlighted THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE YEAR! a few of our favourites so that The National Forest you don’t miss them! See more Woodland events on page 26 or log on to is one of Britain’s special tree planting day and receive a certificate. Major water feature the website: THE NATIONAL FOREST Main urban areas boldest environmental projects, creating a Forest This makes a great gift! For more information www.visitnationalforest.co.uk for the nation across 200 square miles of contact the National Forest Company on Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire. 01283 551 211 or visit the website In less than twenty years, one of the least wooded www.nationalforest.org parts of the country has been transformed. A massive 8 MILLION trees have been planted, Make a weekend of it! Get special offer discount A large print version of this trebling the woodland cover, creating habitats for Whether you prefer a cosy family-run guesthouse, vouchers for many of our top guide is available from the wildlife and a beautiful landscape for people to a campsite in a peaceful forest setting, a timber attractions from the website enjoy. The ultimate goal is for woodland to cover lodge nestling in its own woodland glade, a National Forest Company. around a third of the Forest area and to link the www.visitnationalforest.co.uk modern, environmentally-friendly YHA or a luxury Smaller pictures L-R: ancient forests of Charnwood and Needwood. or from the local Tourist Fun at CONKERS, bee and hotel, the National Forest & Beyond has a wealth Information Centres. CONTENTS Fritalary near Ashby. Help to create this ‘forest in the making’ through of choice in places to stay. Main picture: Beacon Hill Tourist our plantatree scheme. You will be invited to a (2020Vision). Information Woods & wildlife 4 Centres Wheels & walks 6 Our friendly Tourist Information Centres are a font of all knowledge for local attractions Activities & forest including those with facilities for disabled experiences 8 visitors. They sell maps and guide books, can book accommodation and coach trips for you Treasures of the past 10 and offer tickets for events and theme parks. Family fun in the Forest Ashby de la Zouch 12 North Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1HU Drift-away-days Tel: 01530 411 767 on waterways 14 Email: [email protected] Arts, crafts, gifts and spas 16 Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DG A local flavour 18 Tel: 01283 222 848 Email: [email protected] Attractions 20

Information also available from: Events, fairs and festivals 26 Borough Council, Customer Service Centre, Market Place, Where to stay 28 DE14 1HA Accommodation Tel: 01283 508 000 at a glance 32 Email: [email protected] Weekend break deals The National Forest Company, 35 Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6BA Tel: 01283 551 211 So accessible and maps 38 Email: [email protected]

2 Follow us on facebook & twitter Loads more events & discount vouchers on www.visitnationalforest.co.uk 3 it’s all happening... Don’t Woods & wildlife miss it! WALK AMONG A SEA OF SNOWDROPS IN FEBRUARY, A BLANKET OF BLUEBELLS IN MAY AND IN AUTUMN ENJOY THE FOREST’S FIERY DISPLAY OF REDS AND GOLDS. ONE THING IS GUARANTEED – IN THIS EVER-CHANGING LANDSCAPE, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO SEE! National Forest Wood Fair QUICK Bank Holiday Monday 26 August REFERENCE Watch the A walk to the top of BEACON HILL is rewarded See hundreds of graceful deer as they roam with fantastic views from its craggy summit. You free through the bracken and ancient trees lumberjacks in Beacon Hill Country Park, action, chainsaw Woodhouse Eaves, 0116 305 8790, can stroll through the park’s Native Tree in . Paddle in the stream BRADGATE PARK sculpting and try www.leics.gov.uk Collection down to the , where the that meanders by the ruins of the home of OUTWOODS your hand at , 01455 238 141 Lady Jane Grey – the nine day queen. Or display of bluebells in May is simply breath-taking. woodland crafts. walk through meadows bursting with Bluebell Arboretum, , opens its gates every spring Great for families. 01530 413 700, LODGE summer wildflowers at the NATIONAL important for its wildlife and 1,000 year old www.bluebellnursery.com for visitors to witness the amazing display www.nationalforestwoodfair.co.uk MEMORIAL ARBORETUM and BILLA BARRA veteran oaks. Autumn is the best time to book a of bluebells. guided tour around the and spectacular plant Bluebell Woods of Yoxall Lodge, HILL near Markfield. 01283 575 237, treasures at – the trees Keep your eyes peeled to spot ospreys, owls and BLUEBELL ARBORETUM Bluebells At Yoxall Lodge www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk The summer haze is followed by an autumn blaze are simply stunning! 13 April-12 May Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood otters, which have become regular visitors to with trees turning red and gold at JACKSON’S . This thriving Watch hundreds of over-wintering flocks of geese Set in beautiful rolling parkland at Country Park, Newtown Linford, SENCE VALLEY FOREST PARK BANK near Newchurch, FOREMARK 0116 236 2713 wildlife haven is unrecognisable from its opencast , and and swans in their annual gathering at Newchurch, Yoxall Lodge opens its RESERVOIR COUNTRY PARK Branston Water Park, 01283 508 573 past. The surfaced trails weave around the lakes, BEACON HILL in Charnwood. Hear the BRANSTON WATER PARK and the amazing gates in spring for visitors to witness the Smaller pictures L-R: Jay tossing an breath-taking display of bluebells. www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk acorn in , cycling in ponds and wildflower meadows for families, dog unforgettable booming bellows of stags during display of snowdrops at DIMMINSDALE and Calke Park, , 01332 863 822, Swadlincote Woods, Stunning walkers and cyclists to enjoy. rutting season at CALKE PARK, internationally SNIBSTON’S Nature Reserve in February. www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk bluebells, Blooming Boothorpe. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Main picture: Estate. Dimminsdale Nature Reserve, Calke, 0116 272 0444, www.lrwt.org.uk & Woodlands, 01530 831 259, www.leics.gov.uk Hill Hole Quarry, Markfield, 01455 238 141 Jackson’s Bank, Newchurch, www.visitnationalforest.co.uk Leicestershire County Country Parks, 0116 305 5000, www.leics.gov.uk/countryparks National Memorial Arboretum, 01283 792 333, www.thenma.org.uk Rosliston Forestry Centre, 01283 563 483, www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Sarah’s Wood, Moira, 01530 278 455 Sence Valley Forest Park, , 01889 586 593, www.forestry.gov.uk Snibston Country Park, , 01530 278 444, www.snibston.com Swadlincote Woodlands, 01283 222 848, www.south-derbys.gov.uk Wood, 01476 581 135, www.willesleywood.co.uk

Green Flag Award The prestigious Green Flag Award is the national award for parks and green spaces in and Wales.

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TAKE TIME OUT FROM YOUR BUSY WORLD TO ENJOY SUMMER-TIME STROLLS AND GORGEOUS CYCLE RIDES THROUGH THE ROLLING RURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE NATIONAL FOREST & BEYOND. National Forest Walking Festival QUICK You can explore more than 400 woodlands across You ‘feel much calmer when you walk with a 18-30 May REFERENCE The National Forest spotting a wealth of wildlife, llama’. Help groom a friendly llama before Join us on the 100 walks from otters to orchids and bats to barn owls. embarking on a guided NATIONAL FOREST of varying length led by Beacon Hill Country Park, Woodhouse brilliant guides who Eaves, 0116 305 8790 Download our recommended short, medium or LLAMA TREK, revealing the fascinating flora, fauna and history of this area. reveal fascinating facts Billa Bara Hill, 01455 238 141 long circular walks including routes suitable for on the flora and fauna, wheelchairs and pushchairs from the website Bluebells of Yoxall Lodge, 01283 575 Don’t worry about bringing your bike – you can heritage and history of the area. 237 www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk www.visitnationalforest.co.uk/walks hire them at ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE, www.thenationalforestwalking Bradgate Park & Swithland Long distance walks that pass through the area Ashby-based or the family-friendly festival.org.uk Wood Country Park, Newtown JUST BIKES The off-road cycling on the include the Staffordshire Way, Leicestershire CONKERS Linford, 0116 236 2713 HICKS LODGE: NATIONAL FOREST CYCLE CIRCUIT and ASHBY WOULDS HERITAGE Round and Way. . This has brilliant off-road circular trails Branston Water Park, 01283 508 573 CENTRE TRAIL is brilliant for families. Linking National Forest 10K and fun run www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk including wide easy routes, suitable for trailers CONKERS, Moira Furnace and YHA National 15 September And if you enjoy walking – you’ll love the Calke Park, Ticknall, 01332 863 822 Smaller pictures L-R: Family cycling and tagalongs, as well as exciting narrow tracks. at Hicks Lodge, horse-riding at NATIONAL FOREST WALKING FESTIVAL Forest, these trails are used for The National Run the off-road course Grab a drink and a slice of home-made cake Donington le Heath Manor House & Grangewood, Off-road trails at Hicks (18 – 30 May). Choose from 100 walks of varying Forest 10K race which takes runners through through some of the Woodlands, 01530 831 259 Lodge, great photos from Beacon Hill, length that showcase this special area’s rich afterwards in the cosy café while the children some of the prettiest countryside in the heart prettiest countryside in National Forest Llama Treks, cycling the heart of the Forest on National Forest 10K, on the Horseshoe Trail. heritage, wildlife, geology, myths and legends. enjoy the new play area. of the Forest. www.visitnationalforest.co.uk/10K Main picture: Stunning views over the National Forest 10K. National Forest Llama Treks, on The National www.visitnationalforest.co.uk/10K Forest Walking Festival. 01283 711 702, www.nationalforestllamatreks.co.uk National Forest Walking Festival, www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival. org.uk Sarah’s Wood, Moira, 01530 278 455 Sence Valley Forest Park, Ibstock, 01889 586 593 Snibston Country Park, Coalville, 01530 278 444 Swadlincote Woodlands, 01283 222 848 The Trent Washlands, 01283 508 730 www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk Willesley Wood, 01476 581 135 CYCLE HIRE Hicks Lodge, National Forest Cycle Centre, 01530 274 533, www.forestry.gov.uk Just Bikes, Ashby de la Zouch, 01530 415 021 Rosliston Forestry Centre, 01283 563 483, www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

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6 Follow us on facebook & twitter Loads more events & discount vouchers on www.visitnationalforest.co.uk 7 it’s all happening... Don’t combat in the woods. You can hire a bike to explore the trails or watch the birds of prey miss it! displays. Rosliston also hosts a packed programme Activities & forest of music, theatre and family events in The Glade. Fancy horse-riding? PARK VIEW RIDING STABLES offers off-road hacking to beautiful experiences Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods in the ancient Charnwood Forest. BOOK ONTO ONE OF THE MANY COURSES ON OFFER IN THE FOREST If you have always wanted to learn to ski or board – don’t wait until winter! You can do it all year round QUICK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. HAVE A GO AT POLE LATHE TURNING, WILLOW at SWADLINCOTE SKI AND SNOWBOARD Greenwood Days Greenwood REFERENCE WEAVING OR LANTERN MAKING WITH OUR TRADITIONAL WOODLAND CENTRE. Don’t miss ‘Sno-tubing’, the alpine Experience 20-21 April WOODLAND CRAFTS & toboggan run and its new Viper Slide followed by Try your hand at a SURVIVAL SKILLS CRAFT EXPERTS, . THEY CAN EVEN HELP YOU CRAFT A après ski in the Alpine Lodge with the popular GREENWOOD DAYS variety of woodland Funky Monkey Rustic Carpentry, LONGBOW AND TEACH YOU HOW TO SHOOT IT. A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! Umpah Nights or comedy club evenings. crafts over this 07828 772 499, You will never have so much fun at 5mph as weekend - willow www.rusticcarpentry.co.uk you can on the obstacle course with weaving, wood Gardener’s Bothy, 01332 694 500, And for the budding Bear Grylls, our bushcraft beautiful setting while creating vital habitats for FOREST . You don’t even need your turning, carving and cleaving to make www.thegardenersbothy.co.uk schools and invertebrates and small mammals. You can FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOODLAND WAYS WOODLAND own vehicle as you can use the centre’s trusty whistles, flowers and dibbers. Great fun! Greenwood Days, 01332 864 529, can teach you friction fire have a go at practical conservation with SURVIVAL CRAFTS Land Rovers. www.greenwooddays.co.uk lighting, how to identify and prepare wild food, rangers. www.greenwood-days.co.uk LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTRY PARKS’ Survival School, 0871 222 7304, shelter building and much more. The courses are There is nothing like feeling the sun on your at CONKERS www.survivalschool.co.uk friendly and fun rather than an endurance challenge. FOREST OUTDOOR PURSUITS back as you swim. Ashby de la Zouch has an combines watersports with forest ranger activities Swadlincote Ski Centre The Conservation Volunteers, OUTDOOR POOL, which opens Saturday 25 May Easter Extravaganza 01530 277 855, www.tcv.org.uk You can see many of these skills in action at the including kayaking, mountain biking, archery, pedal for the summer. For more information on leisure 29 March, 1 April Woodland Survival Crafts, NATIONAL FOREST WOOD FAIR on Bank go karting, raft building, bell bottom boats, assault centres including the outdoor pool, contact the Smaller pictures L-R: Excitement on Holiday Monday 26 August. course and orienteering in the forest. Whoosh down the slopes with ski and 01283 730 851, the toboggan run at Swadlincote Tourist Information Centres. snowboard taster sessions, toboggan rides www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com Ski Centre, birds of prey at the Learn dry stone walling on 15 – 17 March with The ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE is great for But it doesn’t have to be all go, go, go. Relax, be and Sno-Tubing! Fun Activity Days Woodland Ways, 07843 064 114, Wood Fair, learn dry stone walling www.woodland-ways.co.uk with The Conservation Volunteers. Conservation Volunteers’ Natural Break. This is a families with archery, climbing, indoor and pampered and feel stress ebb away at our throughout the year. Main picture: Visitors have a go at The great opportunity to learn a traditional craft in a outdoor play, crazy golf, laser clay and laser luxurious health spas. Find out more on page 16. www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk ACTIVITIES National Forest Wood Fair. Garlands Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground, 01827 722 123, www.garlandsleisure.co.uk Leicestershire Country Parks Volunteers, 0116 305 7937, www.leics.gov.uk/country-parks National Forest Llama Treks, 01283 711 702, www.nationalforestllamatreks.co.uk Rosliston Forestry Centre, 01283 563 483, www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre, 01283 217 200, www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk HORSE-RIDING Knowle Hill Equestrian Centre, 01332 862 044 Holme Farm Equestrian Centre, 01283 813 284, www.holmefarmequestriancentre.com Park View Riding School, Thurcaston, 0116 236 4858, www.parkviewridingschool.co.uk Scropton Riding for the Disabled, 01283 812 753, www.scroptonequestrian.com MOTORSPORTS Donington Park, 01332 810 048, www.donington-park.co.uk Forest Four Wheel Drive, 01283 762 248, www.forest4wd.co.uk Quadbiking, 01889 502 508, www.ashcroftpark.co.uk

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Discover how gritty life would have been www.castledoningtonmuseum.org.uk evening on an old steam train at Experience the battle that changed the course watch the ‘Clash of the Knights’ re-enactment at GREAT working in a 19th Century blast furnace on one of Catton , 01283 716 311, . Or have a go at actually of history as the Tudor dynasty was born – with ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CASTLE. Learn more about CENTRAL RAILWAY guided tours. www.catton-hall.com driving a steam train with MOIRA FURNACE MUSEUM’S re-enactments, jousting, falconry the castle’s incredible history in ASHBY MUSEUM. BATTLEFIELD LINE Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, RAILWAY, which whistles its way from Stroll through the formal gardens of MELBOURNE and recreated medieval battle village. 01283 509 929, www.claymills.org.uk Formerly the Bass Museum, the or among the rare tree species in NATIONAL Shackerstone to BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD. The HALL www.bosworthbattlefield.com Abbey, 0121 625 6820, BREWERY CENTRE is a world-class visitor centre Battlefield’s award-winning interactive visitor ELVASTON CASTLE COUNTRY PARK. Take www.english-heritage.org.uk that brings Burton upon Trent’s proud brewing centre shows the drama and treachery in this final afternoon tea at CATTON HALL or explore the Donington Grand Prix Collection, heritage to life and hosts regular beer festivals battle of the War of the Roses where King Richard National Trust gems SUDBURY HALL and Claymills Easter Steaming Event 01332 811 027, www.donington-park.co.uk and comedy nights. You can also see time III lost his crown to Henry Tudor. KEDLESTON HALL – an 18th Century classical hall 31 March-1 April At you within a beautiful landscaped park. A rare chance to see Donington le Heath Manor House, honoured brewing methods in action within a DONINGTON LE HEATH MANOR HOUSE 01530 831 259, can see the bed where Richard III allegedly slept traditional Victorian Brewhouse at MARSTON’S But the most poignant link to our past is the the sheer scale and www.leics.gov.uk/donington before setting off to the battle. Built in the 13th . Over 100 power of our BREWERY VISITOR CENTRE. NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM East Aeropark, Century, this beautifully restored house has woodland gardens and sculptures are dedicated to industrial heritage as 07917 021 990, Smaller pictures L-R: Old John at Built on the outskirts of Burton to cope with exhibitions and re-enactments throughout the year. military or civilian organisations, events or conflicts two mighty beam www.eastmidlandsaeropark.org Bradgate Park, Armed Forces waste from the hundreds of breweries, you can Have you ever wondered about seeing a ghost? Take to create a living tribute to those who lost their engines and 26 other Elvaston Castle Country Park, Memorial at the National Memorial still see CLAYMILLS VICTORIAN PUMPING part in a ghost hunt at , a ghost lives in the 20th Century. A silence is observed daily steam engines are 01629 533 870, Arboretum, queens from a by-gone CASTLE www.elvastoncastle.org.uk era at . STATION’S massive steam beam engines working walk at GRACE DIEU PRIORY or a paranormal at 11am and remembrance services are held fired up at Claymills Pumping Station. Grace Dieu Priory, 01530 223 201, Main picture: Summer Nights Film today on its ‘Steaming Day’s. evening at SNIBSTON. regularly in the chapel. www.claymills.org.uk Festival at Calke Abbey. www.gracedieupriory.org.uk Great Central Railway, 01509 230 726, www.gcrailway.co.uk Hough Windmill, 01530 832 704 Kedleston Hall, 01332 842 191, www.nationaltrust.org.uk Museum, 01509 670 137 Marston’s Brewery, 01283 507 391 www.marstonsbeercompany.co.uk Museum, 01530 273 956 Melbourne Hall & Gardens, 01332 862 502, www.melbournehall.com Moira Furnace, 01283 224 667 Mount St Bernard Abbey, 01530 832 298, www.mountsaintbernard.org National Brewery Centre, 01283 532 880, www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk National Memorial Arboretum, QUICK 01283 792 333, www.thenma.org.uk Redfern’s Cottage, Museum of REFERENCE Life, 01889 567 176 Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Heritage Centre, 01530 413 343, 01332 792 489 www.english-heritage.org.uk Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Ashby de la Zouch Museum, 01283 222 600, www.sharpes.org.uk 01530 560 090, Sir John Moore Foundation, www.ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk 01530 273 629 The Battlefield Line Railway, Snibston, 01530 278 444, 01827 880 754, www.snibston.com www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk Sudbury Hall, 01283 585 305, Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & www.nationaltrust.org.uk Country Park, 01455 290 429, www.bosworthbattlefield.com Tutbury Castle, 01283 812 129 Tutbury Museum, 01283 814 191

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MUSEUM and the ponies at BLUE CROSS Family fun in ROLLESTON REHOMING CENTRE. They can feed the chickens at HIGHFIELDS HAPPY HENS and BETTY’S FARM or stroke the rabbits in the lovely animal petting area at BEEHIVE FARM the Forest WOODLAND LAKES before launching themselves into the giant sandpit there. CHILDREN ARE ACTIVELY ENCOURAGED TO TOUCH THE EXHIBITS AT CONKERS Don’t miss TROPICAL BIRDLAND! Many of the WITH HUNDREDS OF HANDS-ON INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES birds here are free to roam and are so friendly Festival of Fireworks THEMED AROUND LIFE IN A BRITISH WOODLAND, INCLUDING TRAILS, ASSAULT they may even land on you! 7 September COURSE, ENCHANTED FOREST, TREETOP ADVENTURE AND BAREFOOT WALK. The new NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE FARM Jaw- QUICK still has one of Europe’s largest MAIZE MAZES but dropping REGULAR EVENTS ARE HELD IN CONKERS COVERED AMPHITHEATRE. has expanded with indoor play zones, mini go-karts display of REFERENCE and quad bikes, splash zone, jumping pillow, sand pyrotechnics in the Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes, Hunt for mini-beasts or find what lurks beneath Sudbury Hall, which has hundreds of toys for pits, assault course and farm animals to see – 01283 763 981, stunning the pond on one of the regular ranger sessions at children to play with before they face the guaranteed to entertain the whole family for hours! www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk setting of Victorian schoolmaster! At kids of It hosts an annual Agrilympics event and pig races Betty’s Farm & Shop, 07917 186 393, CONKERS, ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE CALKE ABBEY Catton Hall. and SNIBSTON. all ages will enjoy the new Garden of Imagination. (complete with teddy bear jockeys) every day. www.bettysfarm.co.uk Blue Cross Rolleston Rehoming Centre, You can actually start a fire, control a robot and lift Every child wants to be a zookeeper at some point How about setting off on a TREASURE TRAIL? www.festivaloffireworks.co.uk 0300 777 1520, a car at SNIBSTON. Learning about science has and this is where they can try it. The Zookeeper Guaranteed to keep the whole family amused, you www.bluecross.org.uk never been so much fun! But that’s not all – there is Experience at ZOO involves cleaning- can buy the pack (and then solve) one or more of Conkers, 01283 216 633, Smaller pictures L-R: Pig racing at the fashion gallery, a great display of the area’s rich out the animals, food preparation and feeding. The the 36 Treasure Hunts, Murder Mystery or Spy Ashby and Burton www.visitconkers.com National Forest Adventure Farm, industrial history, country park, outdoor play area zoo cares for nearly 1,000 animals including the Mission Trails in and around the Forest. Statutes Fairs Crackpotz Ceramic Café, tackling the assault course at 13-17 September and 7-8 October 01283 792 666, CONKERS, exploring the Moonlight and excellent performances in its Century Theatre. largest collection of primates in the western world. www.crackpotz.co.uk Finally, try your hand at pottery painting at The Statutes Fairs in Ashby (September) Maze at the National Forest Adventure Highfields Happy Hens, Farm, CONKERS main hall. Re-live your childhood at Snibston’s Toybox gallery Children love meeting the friendly farmyard CRACKPOTZ CERAMIC CAFÉ. Brilliant fun and and Burton (October) go back centuries – and at the at animals at you get to keep the pottery masterpiece! 01283 732 083, Main picture: Meeting the animals MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD STONEHURST FAMILY FARM & and are as popular today as ever! www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk at Beehive Farm. National Forest Adventure Farm, 07812 333 315, www.adventurefarm.co.uk Rosliston Forestry Centre, 01283 563 483, www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Snibston, 01530 278 444, www.snibston.com Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre, 01283 217 200, www.swadlincoteskislope.co.uk Stonehurst Family Farm & Museum, 01509 413 216" www.stonehurstfarm.co.uk Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood, 01283 585 305, " www.nationaltrust.org.uk Toys of Yesteryear Museum & Toyshop, 01283 712 770, www.toysofyesteryear.co.uk Treasure Trails, 01664 812 893, www.treasuretrails.co.uk Tropical Birdland, 01455 824 603, www.tropicalbirdland.com Twycross Zoo, 01827 880 250, www.twycrosszoo.org Uttoxeter Racecourse, 01889 562 561, www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

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THERE IS A WEALTH OF WATERWAYS, WETLANDS AND WOODLAND Aqua Narrowboats, 01283 704 855, www.aquanarrowboathire.com LAKES – PERFECT TO VISIT, UNWIND AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY. Moira Canal Festival Barton Marina, 01283 711 500, 18-19 May www.bartonmarina.co.uk With historic , 01283 840 284, AQUA NARROWBOATS based at MERCIA scenery gently roll past for an hour’s cruise to Moira Furnace www.blithfield.com MARINA shows you everything you need to know Stenson or Willington with MERCIA LEISURE as the backdrop Branston Water Park, to man the helm and embark on your brilliant TRIPS, based at Mercia Marina. On your return on the restored 01283 508 573, break. Follow the Trent & Mersey Canal as it www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk you can enjoy a coffee in the café, browse its SHORTHEATH FISHERY and BEEHIVE FARM length of the weaves south through the area to meet the shops and set off on a canalside walk. You can WOODLAND LAKES have well-stocked fishing , the Boat Services, Coventry Canal at Fradley Junction. 01509 672 385 now also stay in the Mercia Marina’s lakes and excellent tea rooms. Beginners and festival has is an essential canal-side experienced anglers can hone their fly-fishing Foremark, Staunton Harold & BARTON MARINA WATERSIDE LODGES. entertainment for all. Thornton Reservoirs, stop-off point near Burton upon Trent. From here skills at FOREMARK FISHING LODGE. www.moiracanalfestival.co.uk www.stwater.co.uk you can stroll through woodland to pretty Barton You may spot the shy bird as you walk the and Fradley Junction, 01283 790 407, under Needwood, browse around lovely shops or Kingfisher Trail alongside the Trent & Mersey FOREMARK STAUNTON HAROLD www.fradleyjunction.com offer sailing and windsurfing and Burton Regatta enjoy live music at the Waterfront pub and Canal, through the outskirts of Burton upon RESERVOIRS Mercia Leisure Trips, 07922 573 023 also have playgrounds, open spaces for picnics and 13-14 July restaurant. Heading north, you can visit Trent. LAKES NATURE RESERVE, Mercia Marina, 01283 7023 332, lovely woodland walks. Burton Regatta, first held in 1865, is one SHARDLOW, one of only two surviving inland and the www.merciamarina.co.uk Smaller pictures L-R: Inland BRANSTON WATER PARK TRENT of the oldest annual sporting events in the canal ports in the country. in Burton upon Trent are also For information on boat hire, fishing permits and Moira Furnace Boat Trips, Waterways Festival in Burton upon WASHLANDS country and is nationally recognised as 01283 224 667, Trent, signet at Willesley, Foremark For shorter canal boat cruises hop on at MOIRA ideal locations for spotting wildlife especially sites contact the Tourist Information Centres or one of the finest remaining river regattas. www.moirafurnace.com Reservoir, Trent & Mersey Canal. Main picture: Sailing on Staunton FURNACE on the Ashby Canal, or watch the herons and damselflies. visit the website www.visitnationalforest.co.uk www.burtonregatta.co.uk Sawley Marina, 0115 973 4278, Harold Reservoir. www.bwml.co.uk Shakespeare Classic Line Narrow Boats, 01926 844 222, www.classicboats.uki.net Shardlow Marina, 01332 792 832, www.shardlowmarina.co.uk Stenson Leisure Day Boat Hire, 01283 701 933, www.mccboats.co.uk The Trent Washlands, 01283 508 000, www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk FISHING Barton Marina Fishery, 01283 711 666, www.bartonmarina.co.uk Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes, 01283 763 981, www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk Foremark Fishing Lodge, 01283 703 202, www.stwater.co.uk Shortheath Fishery, 01283 763 777, www.shortheathwater.co.uk Springwood Fisheries, 01332 864 331, www.springwoodfisheries.com Thornton Reservoir, 01530 230 807, www.stwater.co.uk

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QUICK and spas REFERENCE As you might expect, there are many excellent garden centres to visit in the area such as BYRKLEY 2020VISION, 01283 551 211, TAKE TIME FROM THE DAILY RUSH TO SLOW DOWN AND TREAT YOURSELF. GARDEN CENTRE, NURSERY www.nationalforest.org/2020vision and PLANTERS AT BRETBY. Ashby Festival Fortnight Barton Marina, 01283 711 500, 25 May-8 June 2020VISION, a nationwide touring exhibition home to 18 craft workshops and the FERRERS BURTON UPON TRENT has everything you could www.bartonmarina.co.uk featuring 100 outstanding pictures taken across the GALLERY. This has three floors, two of which are want - all the top high street names, lovely eateries During the festival Breedon Priory and Shopping UK, will be in Swadlincote from 18 March dedicated to a year round exhibition programme. and excellent events including its Statutes Fair and fortnight Ashby de Complex, 07799 895 340, www.breedon-priory.co.uk – 7 April and Calke Abbey 10-29 April. There is something incredibly therapeutic about PINT Arts Festival. OCTAGON SHOPPING la Zouch comes hand-painting pottery – and you can try it both alive with music, Byrkley Garden Centre, With a daily market and quaint courtyards, ASHBY CENTRE offers department stores together with 01283 716 467, www.strikes.co.uk here and . dance, crafts DE LA ZOUCH is a lovely stop-off to pick up a gift CRACKPOTZ CERAMIC CAFÉ specialist shops. Chapman’s Nurseries, 01283 543 546 or a souvenir from your visit. The castle is near the Pottery was once a major industry in this area. You theatre, You can take in a flick at the CINEMA in Burton Crackpotz Ceramic Café, Alrewas, town centre, so you can combine a visit here with a can pick up pottery and crafts at photography and SHARPE’S upon Trent, Uttoxeter or Swadlincote and there workshops for 01283 792 666, lovely leisurely lunch and a touch of shopping. Don’t and learn about its history on www.crackpotz.co.uk POTTERY MUSEUM are THEATRES in Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, visitors to have a go at various arts. miss the Statutes Fair and Arts Festival. one the fascinating talks in the restored Kiln. Ibstock and Burton upon Trent. The Tourist Donington Nurseries & Walled www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk MOUNT ST BERNARD ABBEY also has wonderful Garden, 01332 853 004, MELBOURNE and TUTBURY are definitely worth Information Centres have details of what is on. www.doningtonnurseries.co.uk pottery on sale that has been lovingly handmade by visiting for their galleries, antique shops and Or avoid the shops completely and just let yourself its resident monks. Melbourne Arts Festival Ferrers Centre, 01332 864 863, eateries. Stunning Melbourne Church, in its ‘olde be pampered at CHAMPNEYS SPRINGS, EDEN 13-29 September www.ferrerscentre.co.uk Smaller pictures L-R: Ferrers Gallery, worlde’ setting opposite the historic hall, is Promenade along the waterfront at BARTON DAY SPA or REEDS HEALTH CLUB AND SPA Melbourne Festival is the highlight of South Ferrers Gallery, 01332 863 337, stunning pictures in Barton Marina described as a cathedral in miniature. You can see www.ferrersgallery.co.uk MARINA and you will be lured into temptation within Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel. The Derbyshire’s cultural calendar with Gallery, Crackpotz, browsing for gifts fantastic re-enactments or watch the annual display Mount St Bernard Abbey, at Barton Marina. with the array of beautiful shops, gallery and new Health Club & Spa at ST GEORGE’S PARK concerts, performances and popular Art and 01530 832 298, Main picture: 2020Vision of fireworks in November at TUTBURY CASTLE. restaurants. The Waterfront pub hosts live music offers great spa packages – and you might even Architecture Trail across the town. www.mountsaintbernard.org exhibition coming to Swadlincote The FERRERS CENTRE FOR ARTS & CRAFTS is every Friday and Saturday night. catch a glimpse of a famous footballer! and Calke Abbey. www.melbournefestival.co.uk Planters at Bretby, 01283 703 355, www.plantersatbretby.co.uk Swarkestone Nursery, 01332 700 800 www.swarkestonenursery.co.uk The Octagon Shopping Centre, 01283 515 000, www.theoctagoncentre.co.uk Toys of Yesteryear Museum & Toyshop, 01283 712 770, www.toysofyesteryear.co.uk THEATRES Century Theatre, Coalville, www.centurytheatre.co.uk Venture Theatre, Ashby de la Zouch, www.ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton upon Trent, www.brewhouse.co.uk MARKET DAYS Ashby de la Zouch: Daily Burton upon Trent: (indoor) Tue-Sat (outdoor) Thur-Sat Coalville: Tue, Fri, Sat Donington Park: Sunday Swadlincote: Tue, Fri, Sat Uttoxeter: Wed, Fri, Sat SPAS Champneys Springs, 01530 273 873, www.champneys.com Eden Day Spa, 01283 575 678, www.edenspastaffordshire.com Health Club & Spa at St George’s Park, 01283 576675, www.healthclubandspasgp.com Reeds Health Club, 01509 672 518, www.reedshealthclub.co.uk

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Pick up some local produce at our fine food fairs, SEALWOOD VINEYARD or pick up a bottle from DINER, in just outside Swadlincote. Burton Washlands Parade QUICK farmers’ markets or the excellent farm shops Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre. If you fancy good old-fashioned fish n chips go to and Beer Festival REFERENCE across the area such as CATTOWS FARM near ANDY’S FISH BAR in near The chocolate making courses with 27 July Heather and BETTY’S FARM near Willington. Swadlincote – it has won dozens of awards. are great fun. You Celebrating the town’s proud brewing 50s American Diner, 01283 220 050 You’ll find delectable treats in the quality BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATES can make delicious gifts for friends (if they last Looking for somewhere nice for the evening? THE heritage there is a parade starting from Andy’s Fish Bar, 01283 224 761 delicatessens at BARTON MARINA and BYRKLEY that long!) or simply buy them from The Three BULL’S HEAD in has won awards for its Marston’s Brewery, entertainment, Betty’s Farm & Shop, 07917 186 393, GARDEN CENTRE. One of the best artisan Horseshoes pub in . restaurant and wood-fired pizzas or for a traditional competitions and, of course, beer. www.bettysfarm.co.uk bakeries in the region, Breadfirst, is based in the village pub atmosphere and excellent food, visit the www.washlandsfestivalburton.co.uk BitterSweet Chocolates, FERRERS CENTRE. SEASONED COURSES runs cookery sessions that www.bittersweetchocolates.co.uk SHOULDER OF MUTTON in Oakthorpe. will teach and enthuse you about food, such as You can sample ales from the microbreweries Byrkley Garden Centre, Cupcake Heaven, Essential Italian and Entertaining The lists local 01283 716 467 scattered throughout the National Forest & NATIONAL FOREST FOOD GUIDE Calke Abbey Fine Food Fairs with Ease. producers and suppliers in and around The Burton Bridge Inn, 01283 510 573, Beyond including BURTON BRIDGE, JOHN 28 April, 4 August, 27 October National Forest along with cafes, restaurants, pubs www.burtonbridgebrewery.co.uk THOMPSON and WHITE SHIELD breweries. While here treat yourself to home-baked cakes at Pick up top tips from and shops that stock local produce. Download this master chefs along Heaths Farm Shop, Melbourne, The latter is set within the NATIONAL HICKS LODGE: NATIONAL FOREST CYCLE 01332 862 645 from www.visitnationalforest.co.uk/food or with food and drink BREWERY CENTRE, which hosts beer festivals and Helen’s Bakehouse and Tearoom, CENTRE, LANGAN’S TEA ROOM HELEN’S contact our friendly Tourist Information Centres produced or grown Captions. Smaller pictures L-R: Quality throughout the year and the international barrel in Burton upon Trent. 01283 510 985 wines at The Yard Restaurant in BAKEHOUSE & TEAROOM (see page 3). They can also supply details on the within a 30-mile rolling competition. Hicks Lodge: National Forest Cycle Swadlincote, Bittersweet chocolate Fine Food Fairs taking place throughout the year radius of the National making courses, Cattows Farm Shop, Take lunch at LAKESIDE BISTRO, which overlooks Centre, 01530 274 533, cupcakes at Ashby Farmers’ Market. There is also locally produced wine to try. Find out a pretty fishing lake or for a quirky dining as well as suggestions for great restaurants and Trust’s wonderful Calke Abbey estate. John Thompson Inn, 01332 862 469, Main picture: Top cooking tips at more on how wine is made on the open days at experience visit our genuine 50s AMERICAN what is on listings. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey www.johnthompsoninn.com Calke Abbey Fine Food Fair. Lakeside Bistro, 01283 763 777, www.shortheathwater.co.uk Langan’s Tea Rooms, 01283 500 141 North’s Deli, Ashby, 01530 588 284 Scaddows Farm Shop, Ticknall, 01332 865 709 Sealwood Vineyard, 01283 761 371, www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk Seasoned Courses, 01283 810 275, www.seasonedcourses.com The Bull’s Head, Repton, 01283 704 422 The Cattows Farm Shop, 01530 264 200, www.thecattowsfarmshop.co.uk The Shoulder of Mutton, 01530 270 436, www.scragfolk.co.uk Tower Brewery, 01283 562 888, www.towerbrewery.co.uk FARMERS’ MARKETS Ashby de la Zouch, (third Saturday of every month) , (second Saturday of every month) Swadlincote (last Thursday every month) Uttoxeter, (second Saturday of every month)

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BEACON HILL COUNTRY PARK NATIONAL FOREST LLAMA TREKS THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Don’t 1 7 13 IN THE NATIONAL FOREST Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire 260 Lichfield Road, Barton under Needwood Sites all over The National Forest miss LE12 8TA/LE12 8SP Tel: 0116 305 5000 Staffordshire DE13 8ED Tel: 0116 255 3515 these! [email protected] Tel: 01283 711 702 or 07970 601 373 [email protected] www.leics.gov.uk/countryparks [email protected] www.tcv.org.uk For some of the best views in Leicestershire, walk to the summit www.nationalforestllamatreks.co.uk Make a positive impact on The National Forest with The of Beacon Hill. See the Native Tree collection, enchanted Enjoy the beautiful countryside accompanied by our friendly Conservation Volunteers by getting involved with our regular Labyrinth, Natural Play Area, large wooden sculptures inspired by llamas. A delicious 3 course picnic is provided. Special diets conservation volunteering events, conservation holidays, support the park and sheep & cattle helping to maintain the heathland. catered for. We offer from 1 hour to full day sessions. You feel for the local community and training courses. Contact or view National Forest Wood Fair here August Bank Holiday Monday. calmer when you walk with a llama. Booking is essential. website for more information. Attractions Bus Route: 54, 123 to Woodhouse Eaves. Opening times: All year (except Christmas Day). Admission: £2.50 car parking – season ticket available. Admission: From £5. KEY TO SYMBOLS BLUEBELL WOODS OF YOXALL LODGE TREASURE TRAILS WOODLAND SURVIVAL CRAFTS ACCEPTS MAJOR CREDIT CARDS FISHING 2 8 14 ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO FREE WIFI CONNECTION Yoxall Lodge, Scotch Hills, Newchurch [email protected] Tel: 01664 812 893 2 Hall Farm, Ashby Road, THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 8RL [email protected] Tel: 01827 382 995 Leicestershire LE67 8FB GIFT SHOP Tel: 01283 575 237 [email protected] Tel: 07521 411101 Tel: 07736 225 035 BABY CHANGING FACILITIES [email protected] www.treasuretrails.co.uk [email protected] HORSE RIDING TRAIL www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk The fun way to explore in your own time, with family and friends. www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com CAR PARKING INFORMATION CENTRE Six stunning walks to suit everyone meander through the carpets Follow the directions, find clues and solve the mystery. Choose a Quality Bushcraft courses for adults, families and schools. of native English bluebells that flourish in the beautiful old Treasure Hunt, Murder Mystery or Spy Mission Trail. There are over Approved training for outdoor professionals. Courses held at CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA LICENSED woodlands at Yoxall Lodge, set in Staffordshire’s finest countryside. 36 to choose from in and around The National Forest, with more to Spring Wood, Staunton Harold Estate. come! Available from www.treasuretrails.co.uk. Selected Trails are CHILDREN WELCOME Opening Times: Daily Sat 13 Apr to Sun 12 May 2013. Opening Times and admission: Telephone or see website for details. LICENSED FOR WEDDINGS 10.30am – 6pm. now available to download as an App. Admission: Adults £4, Child 5 – 16 yrs £1 (under 5s free). Price: £5.99 each. COACH PARKING OPEN ALL YEAR

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CYCLE HIRE RESTAURANT/CAFÉ BRADGATE PARK & SWITHLAND ACTIVITIES & FOREST EXPERIENCES WOODLAND WAYS LTD CYCLE TRAILS SUITABLE FOR GROUP VISITS 3 WOOD COUNTRY PARK 15 DISABLED PARKING Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings, Bradgate Country Park FOREST FOUR WHEEL DRIVE Bushcraft & survival courses held on the beautiful TOILETS Newtown Linford, Leicestershire LE6 0HE 9 Catton Hall Estate in Derbyshire DISABLED TOILETS WALKING TRAILS Tel: 0116 236 2713 www.bradgatepark.org Money Hill Farm, Tel: 07843 064 114 Leicestershire's most visited country park. 830 acres of grass, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8AE [email protected] DOGS ALLOWED WELCOME HOST AWARD bracken, rocky outcrops, majestic trees, deer herd, river and folly Tel: 01283 762 248 or 07711 496 532 www.woodland-ways.co.uk ‘Old John Tower’. Tea Rooms, Shop, Visitor Centre, Bradgate [email protected] Fun, practical bushcraft & survival courses covering shelter DOGS ALLOWED ON LEADS ONLY WHEELCHAIR ACCESS House ruins – birthplace of Lady Jane Grey. Swithland Wood www.forest4wd.co.uk building, water collection, filtration and purification, fire lighting, – 146 acres of ancient woodland. Fun at 5mph. Off road instruction either in our Land Rover or your tracking, wild food preparation, natural navigation and more! Visitor Attraction Quality Opening Times: Daily from 8am 'til sunset. Admission: Combined own vehicle. Learn how to tackle humps, hollows, side-slopes, Please see website for our course details and outdoor equipment Green Flag Award Assessment Scheme with parking charge. Pay and display car and coach parking. Visitor water, mud and ruts. sales. Team Building and Corporate. School Visits. centre – modest charge. Bradgate Park Trust is a registered charity. Opening times: 9am – 5pm all year round including weekends and leisure holidays. Admission: Dependent upon instruction taken.

ATTRACTIONS GUIDE 2013 it’s all LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL TREASURES OF THE PAST PICK UP THE POCKET- happening in... 4 COUNTRY PARKS For details see website GREENWOOD DAYS ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CASTLE SIZE ATTRACTIONS Tel: 0116 305 5000 10 16 GUIDE [email protected] Ferrers Centre, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire LE65 1RU South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1BR www.leics.gov.uk/countryparks Tel: 01332 864 529 Tel: 01530 413 343 During your visit pick up our Enjoy the many smaller Country Parks, including: [email protected] www.english-heritage.org.uk Bagworth Heath Woods – Heath Rd LE67 1DL www.greenwooddays.co.uk handy Attractions Guide from Woodland Park – Church St DE12 7PY Tour the impressive ruins of this grand medieval manor house set Market Bosworth Park – The Park CV13 0LP Car Park £2.50 Traditional crafts courses in an idyllic woodland setting. Courses in extensive grounds. Explore the secret kitchen tunnel used the Tourist Information Centres New Reserve – Melbourne Rd, Newbold LE67 8JH for all ages and abilities lasting 1 – 10 days include chair during the siege, climb the 24 metre-high Hastings Tower and enjoy superb views over the surrounding countryside. or download this from Saltersford Valley – Measham Rd, Oakthorpe DE12 7RF making, willow basketry and sculpture, longbow making, Admission: Free. coracles and more. Birthday and corporate events a speciality. Opening Times: Please contact for details. www.visitnationalforest.co.uk Also see the entries for Beacon Hill, Donington le Heath and Snibston. Family days and individual tuition available. Admission: Please contact for details. Opening Times: Set courses run from Apr – Oct other courses and and get vouchers for many of events bookable throughout the year. Admission: Contact for details. our top attractions. DISCOUNT VOUCHERS, Advance booking essential. Bus Route: 60 & 61. EVENTS AND MUCH MORE ON www.visitnationalforest.co.uk 5 SENCE VALLEY FOREST PARK Ravenstone Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTRY ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH MUSEUM Grid ref: SK403113 11 PARKS SERVICES: VOLUNTEERING 17 DISCOUNT VOUCHERS, EVENTS AND MUCH MORE ON Tel: 01889 586 593 Various sites in Leicestershire North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HU www.visitnationalforest.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 0116 305 7937 Tel: 01530 560 090 www.forestry.gov.uk [email protected] www.ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk A wonderful transformation from opencast to wildlife haven with www.leics.gov.uk/country_parks_volunteering.htm County Museum of the year 2007 and 2010. Displays on Ashby 150 acres of woodland, lakes and meadow. Surfaced trails and surrounding villages. Temporary exhibitions. Large local provide access for all abilities. NB 2.2 metre height barrier to site. Would you like to help our Rangers to carry out a fun and archive. Excellent research facilities. Education Officer – Fishing permitted on Goss Water only. exciting programme of practical conservation tasks? Join our various volunteer groups working throughout the schools/groups welcomed. Town walks arranged. Community Opening Times: 1 Apr – 30 Sept: daily 8am – 7pm, 1 Oct – 31 Mar: year across Leicestershire. room for hire. COME BY CAR? daily 9am – 4pm. Admission: Free. Opening Times: Mon – Fri 11am – 1pm; 2pm – 4pm. plantatree Sat 10am – 4pm. Admission: Adult £1, Concession 50p, Child 50p. You can make a positive WHEELS & WALKS contribution to the environment and the Forest through our HICKS LODGE: THE NATIONAL SWADLINCOTE SKI AND BATTLEFIELD LINE RAILWAY plantatree scheme (see page 2). 6 FOREST CYCLE CENTRE 12 SNOWBOARD CENTRE 18 Willesley Woodside, Moira, Swadlincote John Nike Leisuresport Ltd, Sir Herbert Wragg Way Shackerstone Station, Shackerstone Visit www.nationalforest.org Derbyshire LE65 2UP Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8LP Leicestershire CV13 6NW for more details. Tel: 01530 274 533 Tel: 01283 217 200 Tel: 01827 880 754 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk www.battlefieldline.co.uk A wonderful facility for all ages and abilities to learn to ride, or Come and experience the thrill of winter sports whatever the time Trains run between Shackerstone, Market Bosworth and FOR DETAILS ON PUBLIC develop off-road cycling skills on safe traffic free cycle trails. of year. Ski or snowboard on Perma-Snow the revolutionary ski Shenton Stations. There is a café at all three stations and a gift Cycle hire, Wheels for All bikes coming soon, new children’s play surface featuring a slope misting system, whizz down in a shop and museum at Shackerstone. Regular special events TRANSPORT SEE PAGE 38 area and café. toboggan or sno-tube or try our new Viper Slide. throughout the year. Opening Times: Daily from 9am. Admission: Car park charges apply. Opening Times: Open 363 days a year, telephone for times. Admission: Opening Times: Mar – Nov: Weekends and Bank Holidays plus Telephone for details. Bus Route: 218 from Leicester, 9A from Burton. Tues & Wed Jul – Aug. Santa Trains Dec. 20 21 TREASURES OF THE PAST TREASURES OF THE PAST TREASURES OF THE PAST FAMILY FUN IN THE FOREST BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD BLUE CROSS, ROLLESTON REHOMING 19 HERITAGE CENTRE 25 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY 31 NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE MUSEUMS 36 CENTRE, HILDA ARCHER SANCTUARY Sutton Cheney CV13 0AD Great Central Road, Loughborough Dovecliff Road, , Staffordshire DE13 9AU Tel: 01455 290 429 Leicestershire LE11 1RW Castle Donington Museum Tel: 0300 777 1520 [email protected] Tel: 01509 632 323 Open: Easter – Sept: Sat 9.30am – 12noon, Sun and [email protected] www.bosworthbattlefield.com www.gcrailway.co.uk Bank Hol Mon 2pm – 4.30pm or by arrangement. www.bluecross.org.uk 22nd August 1485 a battle rages, King Richard III is defeated, Relive the romance of the railways with a trip on our heritage Tel: 01332 811 944 or 01332 812 711 Rehabilitation, rehoming and education. The centre is open to the Henry is crowned and the Tudor dynasty is born. Visit the trains. Explore period stations, steam engines and enjoy on www.castledoningtonmuseum.org.uk general public to come and visit the horses and ponies in our award-winning exhibition and follow the King into battle, walk board refreshments as Charnwood’s countryside unfolds past Heritage Centre care and learn more about the work we do. the Bosworth trail or simply enjoy a coffee in the medieval Tithe your window. Also, enjoy luxury 1st class dining trains! Open: Sun 2pm – 4pm. Opening Times: Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 12noon – 4pm and Bank Barn restaurant. Opening Times: Trains run every weekend plus selected weekdays Hols (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). Please visit website for current opening times and admission prices. in the summer. Tel: 01332 814 514 or 07785 393 578 Wed 12noon – 7pm during summer time. Admission: Free. www.diseworthcentre.org

Grace Dieu Priory Sir John Moore Heritage Centre Open: Dawn 'til dusk. Open: by appointment. Tel: 01530 223 201 Tel: 01530 273 629 CALKE ABBEY KEDLESTON HALL www.gracedieupriory.org.uk www.sirjohnmoore.org.uk CONKERS 20 26 Kegworth Museum Swannington Heritage Trust Mill 37 Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 7LE Tel: 01332 863 822 Derby, Derbyshire DE22 5JH Open: Easter – Sept: Sat 10am – 1pm, Open: Apr – Sept: Sun and Rawdon Road, Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch [email protected] Tel: 01332 842 191 Sun & Bank Hols 1pm – 4pm and by Bank Hols 2pm – 5pm. Derbyshire DE12 6GA Tel: 01283 216 633 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke [email protected] arrangement for groups. [email protected] Tel: 01530 222 330 With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards Calke Abbey www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kedleston Tel: 01509 670 137 www.visitconkers.com www.swannington-heritage.co.uk tells the story of the dramatic decline of the country house estate. Take a trip back in time to the 1760s when wealth and power www.kegworthmuseum.org.uk Explore 120 acres of forest along with adventure play, assault Explore this fascinating house, the beautiful walled garden and enabled the creation of this outstanding 18th Century classical course, barefoot walk, picnic areas, the Fairy Labyrinth and Calke Park and National Nature Reserve. hall and beautiful landscaped park. Measham Museum Historical Group railway. Indoors discover the Enchanted Forest play area, Resource Centre Opening Times: 23 Feb – 3 Nov: House: Sat – Wed 12.30pm – 5pm Opening Times: Mar – Oct. Admission: Adults: £9.90 Child: £4.40 Open: Tue 10am – 12noon and 2pm – 4pm, interactive exhibits and cafes. New for 2013 – the Forest Garden: Daily 10am – 5pm. Restaurant & Shop: Daily 10am – 5pm. Family: £24.80. Admission price includes voluntary gift aid Thurs 2pm – 4pm, Sat 10am – 12noon and Open: Tue 7pm – 9pm and Dwellers return. Free car parking. Nov – Feb: 10.30am – 4pm. Park & NNR: Daily 7.30am – 7.30pm donation. National Trust members free. Bus Route: Arriva 109 2pm – 4pm and by arrangement for groups. Sat 10am – 12noon. Opening Times: Summer: 10am – 6pm. Winter: 10am – 5pm. (dusk if earlier). Closed 25 Dec. Derby – Ashbourne. Tel: 01530 270 629 Tel: 01509 556 793 Closed 25 & 26 Dec. Admission: Family (2 adults + 2 children) £28.95. www.meashammuseum.btck.co.uk www.whitwickhistoricalgroup.org.uk

CATTON HALL MARSTON’S BREWERY 32 SHARPE'S POTTERY MUSEUM CRACKPOTZ CERAMIC CAFE 21 27 West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG 38 Catton, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2BG Tel: 01283 222 600 [email protected] 57 Main Street, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AE Tel: 01283 716 311 Tel: 01283 507 391 www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Tel: 01283 792 666 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.catton-hall.com www.marstonsbeercompany.co.uk Explore the original pottery site, exhibits of South Derbyshire’s www.crackpotz.co.uk www.classicales.co.uk internationally important pottery and The National Forest story. Catton Hall, built in 1745 has a fascinating history, and still Visit the Tourist Information Centre, coffee shop, gift shop, We're about pottery painting and great tea and coffee, both privately owned, retains its original collection of pictures and Tour the only working brewery in the world still brewing cask playzone and activities for all. available separately, best served together. Our idea? Stop, relax, furniture. The grounds are available to hire for all types of public beer using the traditional Burton Union method. A guided tour be creative and enjoy good company – ours! events, and the Hall, for small corporate or private groups. includes the Victorian brewhouse, Burton Unions and bottling line. Opening Times: Museum & TIC – Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pm. Coffee Shop – Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm. Museum, TIC and Coffee Opening Times: Tues – Sat from 10am. Closing from 5pm up to Opening Times: Every Mon in Aug and all Bank Hol Mons, for tours at Opening Times and Admission: Tours and refreshments available by Shop – Bank Hol Mons 10am – 3pm. Closed Christmas and New year. 6pm for painters. Sundays by arrangement for groups and parties. 2pm prompt. Groups all year by prior arrangement. prior appointment from £7.50 per person. Admission: Free. Group Tours including refreshments: £5 per person. Admission: £3.50 per painter. Admission: Adults £5, Concessions £4, Under 5s free.

SUDBURY HALL AND THE NATIONAL CLAYMILLS VICTORIAN PUMPING STATION MELBOURNE HALL AND GARDENS 33 TRUST MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE FARM 22 28 Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 5HT 39 Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent Church Square, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8EN Tel: 01283 585 305 [email protected] Postern House Farm, Postern Road, Staffordshire DE13 0DA Tel: 01283 509 929 Tel: 01332 862 502 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudburyhall Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9SJ www.claymills.org.uk www.melbournehall.com Not just a grand 17th Century family home, but also a Tel: 01283 533 933 Claymills has four large beam engines two working, five Once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, William Lamb, who as prize-winning museum to bring out the child in you. There is [email protected] Lancashire boilers, steam powered engineering workshops with second Viscount Melbourne gave his name to the Australian city. something here for all the family. www.adventurefarm.co.uk blacksmith's forge and steam hammer, early steam powered This historic house and garden is now home to Lord and Lady Opening Times: Hall: 16 Feb – 3 Nov: Wed – Sun, 1pm – 5pm. A day of adventure awaits at the National Forest Adventure dynamo house and twenty other stationary steam engines. All Ralph Kerr and their family. Museum, Shops and Tea Room: 16 Feb – 31 Mar: Wed – Sun, 11am Farm whatever the weather. Animal encounters, tractor trailer engines are original to the pumping station. Opening Times: Hall & Garden – Every afternoon in Aug except first – 5pm. 2 Apr – 3 Nov: daily, 11am – 5pm. Admission: Hall: Adult ride, pig racing, outdoor and indoor play zones, café. Summer Opening Times: Every Thurs & Sat: 10am – 5pm. Phone or see 3 Mons: 2pm – last entry 4.15pm. Garden – Apr – Sept: Wed, Sat, £8.50, Child £4.25, Family £21.25. Museum: Adult £8.50, Child £4.25, Maize Maze. website for steaming dates. Admission: Steaming days: Adults £5, Sun & Bank Hol Mon 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Admissions: Hall & Gardens: Family £21.25. Hall & Museum: Adult £15, Child £7.50, Family £37.50. Under 5s free. Opening Times: Daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 Jan. Concessions £4, Child £2, Family £12. Non-steaming days: By donation. Adults £6.50, Child £4.50, Concessions £5.50, Families £17.50. Admission: Please see website for prices. Gardens: Adults £4.50, Child £3.50, Concessions £3.50, Families £12.50. 34 THE NATIONAL BREWERY CENTRE DONINGTON LE HEATH MANOR HOUSE MOIRA FURNACE Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1NG ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE 23 29 Tel: 01283 532 880 40 The Manor House Museum, Manor Road, Coalville Furnace Lane, Moira, Derbyshire DE12 6AT [email protected] Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8JX Leicestershire LE67 2FW Tel: 01283 224 667 or 07976 637 858 www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk Tel: 01283 563 483 [email protected] Tel: 01530 831 259 [email protected] www.moirafurnace.org www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk [email protected] The ‘Brewing Experience’ includes large elements of the original A blast from the past. A 19th Century blast furnace, canal and Bass Museum and celebrates the social history and development Woodland walks, indoor and outdoor play, cycle hire, fishing, gift www.leics.gov.uk/donington barge trips, craft village, country park and children’s play area. of brewing. Learn how Burton’s world-renowned brewing shop and restaurant – there's something for everyone at Visit this lovely 13th Century manor house and enjoy the 17th Children's parties available. Accredited Museum. reputation was built. Prices include a guided tour. Rosliston Forestry Centre. There are Education Programmes, Century garden and woodland walks. Join us for high quality Opening Times: Easter – Oct: Tues – Fri 1pm – 3pm, Sat – Sun Birds of Prey, Archery, Woodland Laser and Laser Clay shooting Opening Times: Daily (except 25 & 26 Dec): 10am – 5pm. (pre-booking necessary). re-enactment and hands-on events to find out more about living in 11am – 3pm (Bank Hol Mons & School Holidays – extended times). Admission: Adult £8.95, Child (3 – 16 yrs) £4.95, Concessions £7.95, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times. Assistance dogs only. Groups welcome all year – call for details. Fishing day rates £5 per Family £21.95 (up to 5 persons, max 2 adults). Opening Times: All year. Admission: Free. Car Park charges apply: Please visit website for current opening times and admission prices. person. Admission: Museum: Adults £2, Concessions £1. Guided tours 80p up to 1 hour, £2 all day. Annual pass £20. Bus Route: Arriva No £3. Boat: Adults £3.50, Child £2.50, Family £10 (2 adults, 2 children). 813 from Burton upon Trent to Tamworth Mon – Sat and Midland classic No 22 from Burton upon Trent to Swadlincote. FAMILY FUN IN THE FOREST 24 GRACE DIEU PRIORY 30 NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM 35 BEEHIVE FARM WOODLAND LAKES 41 SNIBSTON Off A512 between Shepshed and Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8HZ Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3LN Tel: 01530 223 201 Tel: 01283 792 333 Tel: 01283 763 981 [email protected] Tel: 01530 278 444 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk www.snibston.com www.gracedieupriory.org.uk www.thenma.org.uk Enjoy 66 acres of this attractive woodland site including wildlife Discover 500 years of technological innovation and its impact on Augustinian nunnery, founded 1239 – 41 by Roesia de Verdon. The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre area, fishing lakes, small animal farm with petting area, our lives at this award-winning interactive museum. From the Ruined but recently conserved. On A512 Ashby – Loughborough of Remembrance. Sited in the heart of the Nation, with 50,000 children’s play area, large sand-pit and gift shop. Caravan, earliest mining tools, proto-type jet engine to the largest fashion Road. Presentations, guided and ghost walks by appointment. maturing trees and over 220 memorials, including the iconic camping and tea room also on site. display outside London – there is plenty to explore. Assistance Circular walk over stepping stones. Parking at nearby Bulls Armed Forces Memorial. Opening Times: Woodland: All year: daily. Farm: Easter – end dogs only. Head PH. Opening Times: Daily 9am – 5pm (dusk in winter months). Oct: daily. Oct – Easter: Weds – Sun. Tea room: Call 01283 763 980 Opening Times: Apr – Oct: Daily 10am – 5pm. Nov – Mar: Mon – Fri Opening Times: Daily dawn until dusk. Admission: Free. Admission: Free but small car park charges apply. for details. Admission: Free car parking and access to woodland. 10am – 3pm, Sat – Sun & school holidays 10am – 5pm. Small admission fee to farm and picnic area. Admission: Please see website for prices. 22 23 FAMILY FUN IN THE FOREST ARTS, CRAFTS, GIFTS AND SPAS A LOCAL FLAVOUR 42 STONEHURST FAMILY FARM42 & MUSEUM 48 BARTON MARINA 54 BETTY’S FARM AND SHOP Loughborough Road, , Leicestershire LE12 7AR Barton under Needwood, Burton upon Trent DE13 8DZ Betty’s Farm, Castle Way, Willington, Derbyshire DE65 6BW Tel: 01509 413 216 Tel: 01283 711 500 Tel: 01283 499 346 or 07917 186 393 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.stonehurstfarm.co.uk www.bartonmarina.co.uk www.bettysfarm.co.uk Enjoyment for the whole family. Meet friendly farmyard animals, Superb waterside destination with pub/restaurant, 13 retail We are a commercial free range chicken farm with a farm shop activity areas, playbarn, pony rides and free tractor rides. shops, lakes, fishery, nature walk, garden centre and boat which sells local produce. We hold regular family events. Follow Excellent home cooking in tea shop. Impressive collection of marina. The Waterfront Pub and restaurant is open every day us on Facebook and Twitter for more information. vintage vehicles and memorabilia. including Christmas Day. Shops open every day except Opening Times: Tue – Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm. Opening Times: Daily 9.30am – 5pm. Closed 25 December – 2 Christmas Day. All open 10am – 4.30pm. January. Admission: Adults £4.95, Concessions £4.95, Child £3.95, Admission: Free. Family £16 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children).

43 TROPICAL BIRDLAND BYRKLEY GARDEN CENTRE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATES Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicestershire LE9 9GN 49 55 Tel: 01455 824 603 Rangemore, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9RN @The Three Horseshoes Inn and Chocolate Shop [email protected] Tel: 01283 716 467 44-46 Main Street, Breedon on the Hill, Derby DE73 8AN www.tropicalbirdland.com [email protected] Tel: 07968 163 706 www.strikes.co.uk [email protected] Walk around acres of woodland filled with large aviaries full of www.bittersweetchocolates.co.uk tropical birds. Many of our birds are free to roam and fly so they Byrkley Garden Centre is a great place for the whole family with will probably land on you! plenty to see and do in one of the region's most stylish shopping 'Chocolate Heaven' workshops, have fun learning to make 25 destinations. Our Seasons and Garden Room Restaurants serve fresh cream truffles and design and make solid chocolates, Opening Times: Daily 10am – 5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing British food at its best! guided by award winning chocolatiers. Take home everything Day and New Year’s Day. Admission: Adults £6.50, Concessions you make. Unlimited chocolate fondue. Gift vouchers available £4.50, Child £4.50. Bus Route: 153 Arriva from Leicester. Opening Times: Mon – Sat: 9am – 5.30pm. Sun: 10.30am – 4.30pm. Admission: Free. online. Call or email for workshop dates.

TWYCROSS ZOO 44 FERRERS CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS HELEN’S BAKEHOUSE AND TEAROOM Burton Road, , Warwickshire, CV9 3PX 50 56 Tel: 0844 474 1777 Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch 15/16 Market Place, Burton upon Trent www.twycrosszoo.org Leicestershire LE65 1RU Staffordshire DE14 1HA See wild animals from across the world at Twycross Zoo, the Tel: 01332 864 863 Tel: 01283 510985 centre for conservation, education … and fun! 50 acres of www.ferrerscentre.co.uk [email protected] parkland housing nearly 1000 animals, mainly rare and Traditional skills mix harmoniously alongside more contemporary Vintage style tearoom in warm and welcoming setting. Large endangered species. studios. Within a stunning Georgian courtyard the Ferrers Centre range of cakes and pastries baked on the premises, and fresh Opening Times: Daily except Christmas Day. Summer: 10am – offers a unique visitor experience. Workshops, studios, gallery, deli, bread all available to take away. Celebration cakes. Sugarcraft 5.30pm. Winter: 10am – 4pm. Admission: Please refer to website tearoom, commissions, exhibitions, walks, National Trust Church. supplies. or contact 0844 474 1777. Bus Route: Number 7 – from Ashby de la Opening Times: Tues – Sun and Bank Hol Mon 11am – 5pm. Opening Times: Mon – Sat 8am – 4pm. Sun Closed. Zouch to . Admission: Free. Parking charges apply at weekends and on bank holidays.

DRIFT-AWAY-DAYS ON WATERWAYS FERRERS GALLERY LAKESIDE BISTRO MERCIA LEISURE TRIPS 51 57 DOGS WELCOME 45 Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts, Staunton Harold Shortheath Water, Shortheath Road, Moira Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1RU Derbyshire DE12 6BW Knowing where you can take your dog Derbyshire, DE65 6DW Tel: 01332 863 337 Tel: 01283 763 777 Tel: 07922 573 023 [email protected] [email protected] is sometimes quite tricky. Our handy [email protected] www.ferrersgallery.co.uk www.shortheathwater.co.uk factsheet lists all ‘dog friendly’ sites Canal boat trips along the Trent and Mersey Canal from Mercia The multi award-winning Ferrers Gallery showcases the best in Family-run licensed bistro peacefully situated overlooking the as well as local kennels that offer Marina, Willington to various destinations between Swarkestone British craftsmanship. Over 3 floors you will find cards, jewellery, lake. Breakfasts, coffees, lunch and cream teas. Homemade and Burton. Charter and parties welcomed. textiles, glass, ceramics, metalwork and paintings. Surrounded by blackboard specials and puddings. Steaks, fresh fish and Chef’s day-boarding, letting you explore Opening Times: Please telephone for details. stunning scenery the gallery is adjacent to Staunton Harold Hall, specials served Fri and Sat evenings. Booking advisable. with peace of mind. Admission: Charges vary accordingly starting from £3 per person. lake and church. Opening times: Tues – Sun 9.30am – 4pm (Winter 3pm), Fri & Sat Please telephone for details. Opening Times: Tues – Sun and Bank Hols 11am – 5pm. Admission: Free. evening 6.30pm – 9pm, Sun lunch 12noon – 2pm.

MERCIA MARINA 52 PLANTERS AT BRETBY 58 THE CATTOWS FARM SHOP AND TEA ROOM FOREST WEDDINGS 46 Bretby Lane, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0QS Cattows Farm, Road, Heather Whether you want a casual, Findern Lane, Willington, Derbyshire DE65 6DW Tel: 01283 703 355 Leicestershire LE67 2RF Tel: 01283 703 332 [email protected] Tel: 01530 264 200 formal or romantic affair, the [email protected] www.plantersatbretby.com [email protected] National Forest & Beyond www.merciamarina.co.uk For good food, quality plants, healthy fish, beautiful gifts and www.thecattowsfarmshop.co.uk makes a great central Breath-taking waterside destination in the heart of the Midlands. spectacular Christmas decorations no one beats Planters Set on a working farm amongst 100 acres of National Forest Visit this wildlife wonderland that boasts boat hire companies, at Bretby. woodland, we offer home grown, local and regional produce. location to get wed. From trip boat, café/restaurant, shop and waterside holiday lodges. Fresh asparagus from May. PYO soft fruit mid June. Superb Landmark gastro pub and shopping complex planned for 2013. Opening Times: Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm (Thurs 9am – 8pm), grand houses drenched in Sun 10.30am – 4.30pm. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, tearoom. Annual music festival featuring national & international Opening Times: Marina Office – Daily 9am – 5.30pm. Willow Tree Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. artists: www.strawberryfieldsfestival.co.uk history to romantic wooded Tea Rooms – Daily 9am – 5pm. Still Waters Shop – Daily 8.30am – Opening Times: Please contact for details. 6pm. Trip boat runs throughout the summer months. glades, our factsheet lists the lovely licensed venues.

SHORTHEATH FISHERY THE OCTAGON SHOPPING CENTRE THE SHOULDER OF MUTTON FOR A COPY OF THESE FACTSHEETS INCLUDING 47 53 59 DETAILS OF GROUP ACCOMMODATION Shortheath Water, Shortheath Road, Moira, Swadlincote New Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 3TN Chapel Street, Oakthorpe, Measham DE12 7QT Derbyshire DE12 6BW Tel: 01283 515 000 Tel: 01530 270 436 CONTACT OUR FRIENDLY TOURIST INFORMATION Tel: 01283 763 777 www.theoctagoncentre.co.uk www.scragfolk.co.uk CENTRES (SEE PAGE 3) [email protected] The Octagon Shopping Centre can be found in the heart of Burton Friendly village pub open Mon – Sat 12noon – 11pm, www.shortheathwater.co.uk upon Trent. Boasting a range of high street and independent Sun 12noon – 4pm and 7pm – 10.30pm. Excellent reasonably Well stocked 24 peg lake. Carp (up to 25lb+) many other coarse shops, The Octagon is a unique shopping experience. priced 40-seater restaurant open 12noon – 2pm Tues – Sun fish. Toilet facilities (inc. disabled) and disabled pegs. Lakeside Opening Times: Mon – Sat 9am – 5.30pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm. and 6pm – 9pm Tues – Sat evenings. Folk Club 1st and 3rd Sun licensed bistro and Lakeview Lodge self catering accommodation monthly. Well kept ales. Walkers welcome. on site. 3 miles from M42/Ashby de la Zouch. Opening Times: Summer 6am – 9pm. Winter Dawn til Dusk. DISCOUNT VOUCHERS, EVENTS AND MUCH MORE ON Admission: Adults £6 per day, Children/Concessions £5 per day. www.visitnationalforest.co.uk 24 25 it’s all happening... Don’t miss Events, fairs & festivals these! THIS LISTING SHOWS JUST THE MAJOR EVENTS HAPPENING ACROSS THE AREA THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS LOG ON TO THE WEBSITE WWW.VISITNATIONALFOREST.CO.UK/EVENTS OR CONTACT THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES (SEE PAGE 3). National Forest Folk Festival WELL DRESSINGS FEBRUARY JUNE 16-18 Moira Furnace Folk Festival, 5-7 July See the spectacular colours and www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk Set within Conkers’ covered amphitheatre pictures created from petals and Dimminsdale Snowdrops, nr Staunton Harold Throughout the summer many villages and towns plants as part of the ancient Reservoir, 01530 836 809 have brilliant open garden events. For more 17-18 Bosworth Battlefield Anniversary Weekend, beside a pretty lake and surrounded by custom of well dressing between information contact the Tourist Information www.bosworthbattlefield.com woodland, the festival always has an May and July at Etwall, Mayfield 3 Xtreme Challenge 10K X-country event, Centres (page 3). National Forest Wood Fair, Beacon Hill impressive line-up. and Aston on Trent. Contact the www.kpevents.net 26 Tourist Information Centres for Country Park, www.nationalforestwoodfair.co.uk www.affc.demon.co.uk 8 Fake Festival, Ashby de la Zouch, specific dates. MARCH www.fakefestivals.co.uk Summer Nights Film Festival Download Festival, Castle Donington, 14-16 CAMRA Beer Festival, Burton upon Trent, 14-16 SEPTEMBER July-September www.burtoncamra.org.uk www.downloadfestival.co.uk 7 Festival of Fireworks, Catton Hall, QUAD, Derby’s Heart of the Forest Festival, Measham, 15-17 The Conservation Volunteers Natural Break, 22 www.jubileefireworks.com centre for art and www.heartoftheforest.co.uk film, is bringing www.tcv.org.uk Horn Dance, 9 some brilliant 23 Derbyshire County Show, Elvaston Castle, www.abbotsbromley.com/horn_dance 16 Midlands Grand National, Uttoxeter classic and Racecourse, www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk 12-15 Heritage Open Days, various locations, contemporary Xstatic Summer Festival, Catton Hall, 18-7 April 2020VISION Outdoor Exhibition, 29 www.heritageopendays.org.uk films to The Pictures L-R: The Green Man at the www.xstaticfestival.co.uk National Forest Swadlincote, www.nationalforest.org/2020vision Ashby Statutes Fair, 01530 411 767 National Forest Wood Fair, Calke 13-17 this summer. 29-30 Festival of Leisure, Swadlincote, Abbey Fine Food Fair, Uttoxeter 29, 1 April Swadlincote Ski Centre Easter Melbourne Festival, JOIN IN THE BIGGEST Racecourse, Festival of Fireworks www.south-derbys.gov.uk 13-29 Visit the website for dates. Extravaganza, www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk www.melbournefestival.co.uk EVER NATIONAL FOREST www.derbyquad.co.uk/ WALKING FESTIVAL! April Claymills Easter Steaming Event, 31-1 15 National Forest 10K, summernights www.claymills.org.uk J U LY The best way to see the Forest is www.visitnationalforest.co.uk/10k on foot. So why not join us on Maize Maze opens, National Forest Adventure The National Forest Walking 21 Beer Festival & International Barrel Rolling Help solve the murder on one APRIL Farm, www.adventurefarm.co.uk Festival (18-30 May). For more Championships, National Brewery Centre, of Great Central Railway’s information, a festival programme 2020VISION Exhibition, Calke Abbey, 10-29 5-7 National Forest Folk Festival, CONKERS, www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk. Murder Mystery Nights. or to book a Walking Festival www.nationalforest.org/2020vision www.affc.demon.co.uk Short Break visit the website 21-22 Woodland Festival, Elvaston Castle Pick from 14 dates throughout (+ more dates) Great Central Railway www.thenationalforestwalking 12, 26 13-14 Burton Regatta, www.burtonregatta.co.uk March to October. festival.org.uk Murder Mystery, www.gcrailway.co.uk 14 Ashby Show, Heather, www.ashbyshow.com OCTOBER 13-12 May, Bluebell Woods, Yoxall Lodge, Derbyshire Royal British Legion 2013 County www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk 21 7 Burton upon Trent Statutes Fair, Show, Stanton’s Wood, 01283 222 848 01283 508 844 13-14 BASC Game Fair, Catton Hall, Heather Music Festival, 01530 264 423 www.bascgamekeepersfair.co.uk 26-28 18-2 November Screamfest, National Forest Burton Washlands Parade and Beer Festival, Adventure Farm, www.adventurefarm.co.uk 28 Calke Abbey Fine Food Fair, 27 www.washlandsfestivalburton.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey 27 Calke Abbey Fine Food Fair, 28-4 August Heather Scarecrow Festival, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey MAY 01530 411 767 5 Classic Car Show, Catton Hall, July to August Summer Nights Film Festival, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER www.transtarpromotions.com www.derbyquad.co.uk/summernights For details of GET THE 5-7 Willington Arts Festival, Bonfire and Firework INSIDER www.willingtonartsfestival.co.uk AUGUST Spectaculars, KNOWLEDGE Christmas fairs, carols 18-30 National Forest Walking Festival, Agrilympics, National Forest Adventure Farm, Our friendly Tourist Information 3 by candlelight and Centres are brilliant for finding www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk www.adventurefarm.co.uk Santa specials out ‘what’s on’ during your stay – See www.gcrailway.co.uk for dates. 18-19 Moira Canal Festival, Moira Furnace, 4 Calke Abbey Fine Food Fair, contact the Tourist what’s ‘not to be missed’, evening www.moiracanalfestival.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey entertainment, off the beaten Information Centres. track suggestions for walks, where 18-19 Derbyshire Food & Drink Festival, Elvaston 8-11 Bloodstock Open Air Festival, Catton Park, you can take your dog or what Castle, www.derbyshirefoodfestival.co.uk www.bloodstock.uk.com guided walks are happening across the area. They can even 25-8 June Ashby Festival Fortnight, 9-11 Strawberry Fields Festival, Heather, LOG ON TO WWW.VISITNATIONALFOREST.CO.UK OR CONTACT THE TOURIST INFORMATION book accommodation for you. For www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk www.strawberryfieldsfestival.co.uk CENTRES FOR A FULL LISTING OF EVENTS ACROSS THE AREA. contact details see page 3.

The above events information was correct as at October 26 2012. You are advised to contact the venues directly to check 27 Follow us on facebook & twitter dates, times and admission costs. Loads more events & discount vouchers on www.visitnationalforest.co.uk HOTELS & GUEST ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION BURTON UPON TRENT HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION KEGWORTH/CASTLE DONINGTON ACCOMMODATION RADISSON BLU HOTEL EAST 1 FERNE COTTAGE hhB&B 7 THREE QUEENS LODGE Budget Hotel 12 MIDLANDS AIRPORT hhhhHotel Book a Where 5 Black Horse Hill, , Swadlincote Bridge Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1SY Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park, Derby DE74 2TZ Derbyshire DE12 7AQ Tel: 0845 230 1334 Tel: 01509 670 575 break! Tel: 01530 271 772 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.threequeenslodge.co.uk www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-eastmidlandsairport to stay www.fernecottage.co.uk Bedrooms: 13 D (En), 2 T (En), 9 F (En). Bedrooms: 168 D (En), 50 T (En). Bedrooms: 1 S, 1 D, 1 T. Price per room per night from £29.75 – £75. Price per person per night from £44.50 – £74.50. Relax in one of our cosy village pubs, a Price per person per night from £30 – £40. Located within historic building in Burton’s conservation area the (including breakfast). 18th Century cottage. Homely, friendly and comfortable Lodge offers ‘no frills’ service and is ideal for families. You enjoy Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport offers stylish rooms and a friendly guesthouse or comfortable hotel. accommodation in historic village ½ mile from Junction 11 the facilities of the adjoining, award winning Three Queens Hotel. first-class conference centre. Extensive dining options, excellent Or perhaps you would prefer the camaraderie of a M42/A42 . Will do ‘put-ups’ in double room for family. leisure facilities making it the preferred place to stay for business and campsite or the luxury of a pampering health spa. The leisure guests. Interconnecting rooms on request. accommodation featured in this guide has been inspected by one of the rating authorities, VisitBritain or the AA, as HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION COALVILLE THE PRIEST hhhhHotel part of the National Quality Assessment Scheme or The MEASHAM HOUSE FARM hhhhB&B HOUSE HOTEL – 2 Rosettes National Forest & Beyond Approved Visitor 2 RAVENSTONE hhhhStar Guest House 13 Gallows Lane, Measham, Derbyshire DE12 7HD GUEST HOUSE – Breakfast Award Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RR Accommodation Scheme. Tel: 01530 270 465 8 Tel: 01332 810 649 [email protected] Church Lane Farm, Ravenstone, Coalville [email protected] The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the www.meashamhouse.co.uk Leicestershire LE67 2AE www.handpickedhotels.co.uk experience. Gradings may change during the lifetime of Bedrooms: 1 T (En), 2 F (En). Tel: 01530 810 536 Bedrooms: 4 S (En), 31 D (En), 3 T (En), 4 F (En). this guide. Some hotels in this guide are also inspected Price per person per night from £40 – £45. [email protected] Price per person per night from £45 – £160. A very warm welcome awaits you at Measham House Farm www.ravenstone-guesthouse.co.uk This tranquil country house hotel, perched on the banks of the through the chain’s approved system. Please go to B&B, caravan & campsite (15 pitches from £14 per night). Bedrooms: 2 D (En), 1 T (En), 1 F (En). , is set in its own forty two acres of woodland, meadow www.visitnationalforest.co.uk for more information on A grade II Georgian farmhouse on a 600 acre working farm run Price per person per night from £35 – £40. and gardens, with elegant contemporary surroundings. by John & Di Lovett. the quality standard schemes. Here we offer “designed ambience for the discerning guest”. The finest local foods. Award-winning breakfasts. Private parking. HOW TO BOOK Arranged meals. Business/leisure facilities in The National Forest. Free internet connection. Packed lunch available. Walkers and cyclists welcome. You can book your accommodation directly or LICHFIELD HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION through the Tourist Information Centres (TICs) THE ROYAL HOTEL hhhHotel who can give you more information on the quality 3 THE POST HOUSE Station Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 2GP BED & BREAKFAST hhhhB&B WISTERIA LODGE inspection schemes: Tel: 01530 412 833 9 14 ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH, 01530 411 767 [email protected] The Courtyard, 120 High Street, Ibstock C/o Holly Cottage, Main Road, Harlaston, Tamworth www.royalhotelashby.com Leicestershire LE67 6LJ Staffordshire B79 9JX SWADLINCOTE, 01283 222 848 Bedrooms: 5 S (En), 18 D (En), 7 T (En), 4 F (En). Tel: 01530 261 610 Tel: 01827 383 007 Price per person per night from £35 – £75. [email protected] [email protected] A charming Grade II Regency style listed building set in beautiful www.posthousebandbibstock.co.uk www.wisterialodgeuk.co.uk COLOUR KEY landscaped gardens. An ideal venue for any occasion, weddings, Bedrooms: 1 D (En), 1 T (En), 1 F (En). Number of units: 1. Bedrooms: 1 D. conferences and all celebrations catered for. Licenced for civil Price per person per night from £32.50 – £50. Price per room per night from £50 single occupancy/£70 double HOTELS & GUEST SELF-CATERING ceremonies. Open to non-residents. Family run B&B each room tastefully furnished with luxury occupancy. Spacious newly refurbished, detached ground floor ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION bedding/towels. Convenient to attractions in The National Forest, lodge with kitchenette and ensuite, within peaceful garden setting. YOUTH HOSTEL CAMPING & CARAVANNING close to J13-M42 and J21/22/23-M1. Donington Park, Mallory Park, Near National Memorial Arboretum Alrewas, Catton Hall, Lichfield. NEC and Birmingham/EMA Airports. Room servicing or self catering optional.

BURTON UPON TRENT HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION DERBY HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION SWADLINCOTE HOTELS & GUEST ACCOMMODATION HAMPTON BY HILTON AT ST GEORGE’S PARK 4 NOOK COTTAGE B&B hhhhB&B OVERSEALE HOUSE hhhB&B Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton upon Trent 10 15 Staffordshire DE13 9PD 5 The Nook, Barrow on Trent, Derbyshire DE73 7NA 10 – 14 Road, , Swadlincote Tel: 01283 244 888 Tel: 01332 702 050 or 07793 057 731 Derbyshire DE12 6HX [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01283 763 741 www.stgeorgespark.hamptonbyhilton.com www.nookcottage.co.uk [email protected] Bedrooms: 60 D (En), 26 T (En). Bedrooms: 1 D (En), 1 T (private bathroom). www.oversealehouse.co.uk This countryside retreat is uniquely located at the heart of English Price per person per night from £30 – £40. Bedrooms: 2 S, 3 D (2 En), 1 T (En), 1 F (En). Football. Offering cosy guest rooms and a relaxed atmosphere, it is Charming beamed cottage, warm friendly welcome. Ideally Price per person per night from £20 – £35. the perfect choice for individuals, groups and families. located for Rolls-Royce, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby City, South This rather special beautifully restored George II, Grade 2* family Derbyshire, Calke Abbey, Donington Park, Alton Towers, M1, A50, home, 4 miles from M42 (junction 11), is the ideal place to rest, relax A38 and East Midlands Airport. and visit local attractions. Helicopter parking. Also two Self Catering units available. Price per unit per week from £180 – £360. Total bedspaces 7.

HILTON AT ST GEORGE’S PARK HOTELS & GUEST 5 KEGWORTH/CASTLE DONINGTON ACCOMMODATION SWADLINCOTE YOUTH HOSTEL Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 9PD BEST WESTERN PREMIER hhhhHotel YHA NATIONAL FOREST hhhhHostel Tel: 01283 240 444 11 YEW LODGE HOTEL – 2 Rosettes 16 [email protected] Hill, Kegworth, Derbyshire DE74 2DF 48 Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote www.stgeorgespark.hilton.com Tel: 01509 672 518 Derbyshire DE12 6BD Bedrooms: 89 D (En), 53 T (En). [email protected] Tel: 01283 229 662 Located at the home of English Football, The Hilton boasts stylish www.yewlodgehotel.co.uk [email protected] guest rooms, exceptional cuisine and a luxurious health club and Bedrooms: 59 D (En), 25 T (En), 22 F (En). www.yha.org.uk/nationalforest spa – the perfect choice for a special countryside getaway. Price per person per night from £70 – £190. Bedrooms: 9 D (En), 23 F (En). A family owned hotel part of the Best Western consortium. Price per person per night from £12 – £22. Superbly appointed executive bedrooms, the award winning This modern 4 star YHA, next to CONKERS, is ideal for families and Orchard restaurant and Reeds our stunning health club & spa groups exploring The National Forest. Family and double rooms awaits all our guests. available, all en-suite, as well as a self catering kitchen, bar, restaurant and coffee shop. MERCURE BURTON UPON TRENT NEWTON PARK 6 HOTEL hhhhCountry House Hotel – Breakfast Award Newton Solney, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0SS Tel: 0844 815 9018 KEY TO SYMBOLS Disabled parking Licensed Suitable for group visits Self-catering only [email protected] www.mercure.com Disabled toilets Licensed for weddings Swimming pool Free linen provided Bedrooms: 5 S (En), 25 D (En), 17 T (En), 3 F (En). Accepts major credit cards Evening meals available Online bookable Tea/coffee making Short lets available Price per person per night from £71 – £150. facilities in rooms Set in 8 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens and formally a Car parking Free WiFi connection Open all year Washing & drying facilities private residence, this beautiful hotel is located in the picturesque Children’s play area Garden/Patio area Pets by arrangement Toilets village of Newton Solney on the edge of The National Forest. Caravan & camping only Quote NP2013 and get a free bottle of wine with your stay. Children welcome Ground floor bedrooms Reductions for children TV in room Electric hook-up Coach parking Hairdryer in all rooms Restaurant/Café Welcome host award Hot showers 28 Conference facilities Ironing facilities Smoking room(s) available Wheelchair access Parking beside caravan 29 ABBOTS BROMLEY SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION DERBY SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION SWADLINCOTE SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION TUTBURY SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

BLITHFIELD LAKESIDE OAKLANDS COUNTRY hhhhSelf Catering hhhhSelf Catering MERCIA MARINA LODGES hhhhHoliday Park FOREST LODGES hhh/hSelf Catering 17 BARNS 23 28 33 LODGES – Gold Award St Stephen’s Hill Farm, Admaston, Findern Lane, Willington, Derbyshire DE65 6DW Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston Oaklands Farm, Mount Pleasant, Sutton Road Staffordshire WS15 3NQ Tel: 01283 703 332 Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8JX Church Broughton, Derbyshire DE65 5DE Tel: 01889 500 234 [email protected] Tel: 01283 563 483 Fax: 01283 565 494 Tel: 01283 730 283 or 07543 365 412 [email protected] www.merciamarinalodges.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] www.blithfieldlakesidebarns.co.uk Number of units: 2. www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk www.oaklandscountrylodges.co.uk Number of units: 6. Total bedspaces: 32. Total bedspaces: 9. Number of units: 6. Total bedspaces: 48. Number of units: 3. Total bedspaces: 18. Price per unit per week from £200 – £990. Price per unit per week from £400 – £890. Price per unit per week from £366 – £944. Price per unit per week from £400 – £1,065. Six beautifully appointed barn conversions in an idyllic setting Luxury lodge accommodation with beautiful water views over Nestling in a young woodland site, complete with fishing lake, Three beautifully styled and smartly furnished timber lodges overlooking Blithfield Reservoir on organic dairy farm. All have lovely tranquil marina. Each lodge has a truly unique character and appeal activities and play areas. Our fully equipped self-catering lodges offering a truly relaxing holiday experience, peaceful landscaped oak beams, wooden floors, fully fitted kitchens and WiFi. Most and are an ideal base for exploring surrounding areas of beauty. provide the perfect place to get away from it all. Bus Route: Arriva grounds with own individual verandas and Jacuzzi hot tubs, sitting bedrooms en-suite. One with four poster bed and Jacuzzi bath. Week long and short breaks available. No 813 and Midland Classic No 22. adjacent to owners farm.

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FOREST LODGE hhhh NATIONAL TRUST CALKE ABBEY PARK VIEW AND hhhhSelf Catering NEWBOROUGH COTTAGES hhhhSelf Catering 18 AT HILL FARM Self Catering 24 HOLIDAY COTTAGES 29 SPINNEY VIEW BARN 34 Spring Lane, Packington, Leicestershire LE65 1WU Calke Abbey, Ticknall DE73 7LE Botany Bay, Grangewood, Swadlincote Poplars Farm, Yoxall Road, Newborough Tel: 01530 411 984 Tel: National Trust Holiday Contact Centre 0844 800 2070 Derbyshire DE12 8DY Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 8SU [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01283 760 872 or 07973 210 896 Tel: 01283 575 200 Number of units: 1. www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] Total bedspaces: 4. Number of units: 4. www.spinneyviewbarn.co.uk www.newboroughcottages.co.uk Price per week from £600. Total bedspaces: 22. Number of units: 2 (not adjoined). Total bedspaces: 6 per unit. Number of units: 1. Total bedspaces: 14 – 28. Luxury Rural Retreat near historic Ashby de la Zouch, Major Price per unit per week from £370. Price per unit per week from £388 – £1,110. Price per unit per week from £800 – £2,040. tourist attractions, off road cycle centre and country walks. Four wonderful holiday cottages on the Calke Abbey estate. Wicket Blissfully peaceful situated in the heart of The National Forest, Peaceful and tranquil surroundings, set in its own grounds. The Relaxing hot tub overlooks beautiful countryside. Rare breed Nook, once a gamekeeper’s cottage, is perfect for couples. Quirky are our contemporary barn conversions. Park View having private farmhouse is spacious and well-appointed. 5 bedroom/5 bathroom. animals and farm shop on site selling home produce. former gate lodges Ticknall Lodge and Heath End Lodge sleep three. garden and hot tub. Spinney View has private patio and hot tub, Excellent base for all attractions. 18th Century farmhouse Southwood House sleeps 14. Cots available. see our website for further details.

LICHFIELD SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CAMPING & CARAVANNING LAKEVIEW LODGES hhhhSelf Catering 19 KINGFISHER hhhhhHoliday Park SEAL BROOK FARM COTTAGES INGLES HILL CARAVAN SITE Caravan Club Shortheath Water, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BW HOLIDAY PARK – Rose Award hhhhSelf Catering Tel: 01283 763 777 25 30 35 [email protected] Fradley Junction, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7DN Lullington Road, Grangewood, Derbyshire DE12 8BH Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 2TE www.shortheathwater.co.uk Tel: 01283 790 407 Fax: 01283 792 919 Tel: 01827 373 236 Tel: 01530 412 224 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Number of units: 2. www.kingfisherholidaypark.com www.sealbrookfarmcottages.co.uk www.ingleshillcaravansite.co.uk Total bedspaces: 8. Price per unit per week from £475 – £755. Number of units: 6. Total bedspaces: 24. Number of units: 2. Pitches: 5. Spacious, comfortable lodges with home from home facilities Short breaks available from £140. Total bedspaces: 12. Price per night from £10. overlooking Shortheath Water. Lakeside tearoom and fishing on site. Picturesque canal junction, next to nature reserve with woodland Price per unit per week from £309 – £992. Landscaped caravan club certificated location overlooking Centrally located for The National Forest and many local attractions. walks, café, gift shop and information point on site. Peak District, Situated in a quiet hamlet, yet within easy reach of attractions, 'Ivanhoe's' valley. 5 hardstandings. Rally field accommodates Walkers and cyclists welcome. Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Theme Park in easy reach. Wi-Fi shops, pubs and motorways. Cosy yet spacious properties with small rallies/tents. 140 acres of woodland walks. Easy access, internet access available, tennis court and bowling green. New heated tasteful decor. Ample off-road parking. NEC, Donington Racetrack/Airport, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, indoor swimming pool. Calke Abbey.

NORMAN'S BARN hhhhSelf Catering 20 MELBOURNE SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION MELBOURNE CAMPING & CARAVANNING Ingles Hill Farm, Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2TE SEALWOOD COTTAGE STANTON’S WOOD WOODLAND HILLS COURT hhh/hSelf Catering hhhhSelf Catering Camping & Caravanning Club Tel: 01530 412 224 26 31 VINEYARD 36 CARAVAN SITE [email protected] Ivy House Farm, , Derby DE73 7HT Sealwood Lane, Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6PA Knowle Hill Farm, Ingleby Lane www.normansbarn.co.uk Tel: 01332 864 619 Tel: 01283 761 371 Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JQ Number of units: 1. Total bedspaces: 5. [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01332 862 044 Price per unit per week from £340. www.woodlandhillscourt.co.uk www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk Pitches: 5. Luxurious barn conversion in beautiful surroundings on a working Number of units: 4. Number of units: 1. Price per pitch from £6. farm overlooking ‘Ivanhoe’s’ valley. 140 acres of woodland walks. Total bedspaces: 14. Total bedspaces: 2. Stanton’s Wood has a five van site entirely surrounded by trees. Within 1 mile of Ashby de la Zouch, 2 miles to A42 and numerous Price per unit per week from £350. Price per unit per week from £270. Very secluded. Open May – October. Ideal site for walkers or attractions. Both bedrooms en-suite. One bedroom ground floor. Woodland Hills Court Holiday Cottages are brick-built, 2 bedroom Sealwood Cottage Grade II listed built by the Rev Thomas Gresley people who enjoy solitude. accommodation with open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. in the mid 1700s. Carefully restored with many gothic features 3 have wet rooms, 1 has a four-poster bed and rolltop bath. including a secret bed. Perfect for exploring and relaxing.

UPPER RECTORY hhhh/hSelf Catering 21 FARM COTTAGES – Gold Award Road, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote SWADLINCOTE SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION SWADLINCOTE CAMPING & CARAVANNING Derbyshire DE12 7AJ Tel: 01827 880 448 BEEHIVE FARM hhh 2 Pennants [email protected] 50 MILL STREET hhhhSelf Catering THE LITTLE RETREAT hhhSelf Catering www.upperrectoryfarmcottages.co.uk 27 32 37 WOODLAND LAKES Camping & Touring Park Number of units: 9. Total bedspaces: 42. 50 Mill Street, , Swadlincote 58 Main Street, Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6PZ Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8HZ Price per unit per week from £330 – £1,315. Derbyshire DE12 8ES Tel: 07891 034 985 Tel: 01283 763 981 Tel: 01283 761 999 [email protected] Skylarks and buzzards soar above these delightful, multi-award Number of units: 1. [email protected] www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk winning cottages set amid the waving cornfields. They are Total bedspaces: 4. www.50millstreet.co.uk luxuriously furnished, en-suite throughout, with free WiFi, great walks Price per unit per week from £149 - £299. Pitches: 25+ hook up, 25+ plain camping. and fabulous views. Just come and hear the silence! Perfect! Number of units: 1. The Little retreat is a cosy, well maintained, high standard holiday Price on application. Total bedspaces: 6 (plus folding bed on request). home ideal for exploring The National Forest. Will appeal to Touring caravans, motorhomes, tents accommodated and camping Price per unit per week from £320 – £550. walkers, cyclists and families. Excellent facilities available all year. pods available to hire in an attractive woodland site. Over 66 acres Cottage for 6 (+1). Three bedrooms. Modernised and warm. of woodland, wildlife areas, fishing lakes, small animal farm and play SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION DERBY Woodburner in lounge. Separate dining room. Village situation with pub area for under 10 years. Caravan storage available. and restaurant. Large garden and private parking. Plenty of nearby activities. 22 AQUA NARROWBOATS hhhhhNarrowboat Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington Derbyshire DE65 6DW PLEASE NOTE: Rates quoted were supplied by the establishments in Autumn 2012. VisitBritain Welcome Schemes: Inspection & grading symbols: Tel: 01283 701 041 Visitors are advised to confirm prices when booking. The Green TRIP [email protected] Tourism Business www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk THE AA VISIT BRITAIN ADVISOR: CYCLISTS PETS Scheme is the You can read Number of units: 5. FOR DETAILS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT SEE PAGE 38 WELCOME WELCOME Total bedspaces: 2 boats at 2/4 berth, 3 boats at 4/6 berth. national reviews on many sustainable of the places mentioned in Price per unit per week from £704 – £1425. PLEASE MENTION THIS GUIDE WHEN YOU National Accessibility Scheme Relax on board our luxury, fully equipped narrowboats. Cruise in Part-time Wheelchair Users tourism award this guide on the website style to many local canalside attractions, enjoy the scenic countryside BOOK YOUR STAY FAMILIES WALKERS Accessible to a person with for the UK. views and good pub food on route. Full tuition given. WELCOME WELCOME www.tripadvisor.co.uk 30 restricted walking ability. 31 Accommodation at a glance stay where it’s all happening... Book a break!

HOTELS AND GUEST COALVILLE Scotts Corner Guest House, VB*** UTTOXETER Mercia Marina Lodges, ACCOMMODATION Hermitage Park Hotel, AA***, Guest Accommodation, Ashmore B&B, Doveridge, VB**** Willington, VB**** Holiday 01530 814 814, from £39 pppn 01332 811 226, from £27 pppn Guest Accommodation, Park, 01283 703 332, from ABBOTS BROMLEY Spring Cottage VB 4**** B&B 01889 569 620, from £35 pppn 400 pw Marsh Farm, AA**** Farmhouse, Ravenstone Guest House, 01332 814 289 from £40 pppn Bowmore House, VB**** 01283 840 323, from £30 pppn AA**** Guest House, National Trust Calke Abbey Farmhouse, 01889 564 452, from Holiday Cottages, Ticknall, 01530 810 536, from £35 pppn The Priest House Hotel, £27.50 pppn 0844 800 2070, from £370 pw ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH AA**** Hotel 2 Rosettes, 01332 CAMPING & The Post House B&B, VB**** Bulls Head, Alton, VB*** Inn, Best Western Appleby Park Hotel, B&B, 01530 261 610, from 810 649, from £45 pppn LICHFIELD CARAVANNING AA*** Hotel, 01530 279 500, 01538 702 307, from £45 prpn £32.50 pppn Thistle Hotel East Midlands Airport, Kingfisher Holiday Park, ASHBOURNE from £49 prpn High View Cottage, AA**** Guest 0871 376 9015, from £90 prpn Fradley Junction, VB***** DERBY Accommodation, 01889 568 183, Dishfield Farm Caravan Park, Sutton Champneys Springs Health Resort, Holiday Park Rose Award, LICHFIELD from £27.50 prpn on the Hill, Caravan Club, 0843 316 2222 Bonehill Farm, , VB*** 01283 790 407, from £140 Alrewas Hayes, Alrewas, VB***** 01283 732 347, from £5 ppipn B&B, 01332 513 553, from £30 prpn Manor House Farm, VB**** Netherstowe House Mews, AA****, Ferne Cottage, VB** B&B, Guest Accommodation Silver Hay Lane Farm, Foston, Camping & The Bubble Inn, Stenson, VB**** Farmhouse Gold Award, 01543 254270, from £105 prpn 01530 271 772, from £30 pppn Award, 01283 791 625, from Caravanning Club, 01283 585 275, Guest Accommodation, 01889 590 415, from £30 pppn Flagstaff Island Premier Inn, £85 prpn from £9 ppipn 08701 977 281, from £29 prpn 01283 707 468, from £68 prpn Premier Inn Uttoxeter, VB & AA MELBOURNE Harlaston Post Office B&B, VB**** Budget Hotel, 0871 527 9112, from Hillfield House, Swannington, Hotel Ibis budget Derby, Willington, Woodland Hills Court, ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Guesthouse, 01827 383 746, from £49 prpn VB**** B&B, 01530 833 395, 01283 701 816, from £25 prpn £40 prpn Stanton by Bridge, VB***/*, Conkers Camping & Caravanning from £27.50 pppn Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel, Travelodge Uttoxeter, VB Budget 01332 864 619, from £350 Club Site, VB*****, 01283 224 925, Holly Tree Cottage, Alrewas, VB** Hotel, 0871 984 6114, from from £22 ppipn Measham House Farm, VB**** Mickleover, AA**** Hotel, B&B, 01283 791120, from £50 prpn SWADLINCOTE 01332 521 234, from £48 prpn £43 prpn Highlighted entries B&B, 01530 270 465, from Netherstowe House AA**** Guest 50 Mill Street, Coton in the Ingles Hill Caravan Site, £40 pppn Windy Arbour, VB**** Guest Caravan Club, 01530 412 224, see pages 28-31 Nook Cottage B&B, House, 01543 254 270, from Accommodation, 01889 591 013, Elms, VB****, 01283 761 999, The Clockmakers House, VB**** Swarkestone, VB**** B&B £89 prpn from £320 pw from £10 ppipn from £30 pppn pppn – per person per night B&B, 01530 417 974, from £34 pppn Silver Award, 01332 702 050, Measham House Farm, Caravan Forest Lodges, Rosliston, from £30 pppn Wisteria Lodge, Harlaston, Club, 01530 270 465, from prpn – per room per night The Royal Hotel, AA*** Hotel, VB***/*, 01283 563 483, Smithy Farm, Twyford, VB**** VB local scheme, 01827 383 YOUTH HOSTEL £14 ppipn pw – per week 01530 412 833, 007, from £50 pppn from £366 pw from £35 pppn Guest Accommodation, BURTON UPON TRENT ppipn – per pitch per night 01283 701 851, from £50 pppn MARKFIELD YHA National Forest, Moira, Grangefields Pine Lodges, BURTON UPON TRENT VB ****, 01283 229 662, from , VB****, 01827 373 253, Cross Farm, Rolleston on Dove, The Barn Retreat at Ashe Hall, Fieldhead Hotel, AA***, £12 pppn from £280 pw Caravan Club, 01283 812 868, PLEASE NOTE Hampton by Hilton at St. Etwall, VB*** Guest 01530 245 454, from £65 prpn L-R: Camping at Beehive Farm from £10 ppipn George’s Park, Needwood, Accommodation, 07875 250 716, Park View Barn and Spinney Rates quoted were supplied by Woodland Lakes, Best Western Horseshoe Cottage, VB***** Guest SELF-CATERING Willowbrook Farm, Alrewas, the establishments in Autumn 01283 244 888 from £30 pppn View Barn, Grangewood, Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, Accommodation Silver Award, ACCOMMODATION Caravan Club, 01283 790 217, 2012. Visitors are advised to VB****, 01283 760 872, Hilton at St George’s Park, Hilton at St. George’s Park, 0116 235 0038, from £50 pppn from £8 ppipn confirm prices when booking. YHA National Forest. Needwood, 0870 590 90 90 KEGWORTH & CASTLE ABBOTS BROMLEY from £388 pw DONINGTON Travel Lodge, 0871 984 6083, Holiday Inn Express, AA Budget Seal Brook Farm Cottages, COALVILLE from £19 prpn Blithfield Lakeside Barns, Hotel, 01283 504 300, from Best Western Premier Yew Grangewood, VB****, The Wheatsheaf Inn, AA**** B&B, VB****, 01889 500 234, Battleflat Lodge Farm, , £55 prpn Lodge Hotel, AA**** Hotel 2 01827 373 236, from £309 pw 01509 890 320, from £40 pppn from £200 pw Camping and Caravanning Club, Premier Inn Burton on Trent East, Rosettes, 01509 672 518, 01530 230 312, from £5 ppipn Sealwood Cottage Vineyard, Bretby, AA Budget Hotel, from £70 pppn ASHBOURNE MELBOURNE Linton, VB****, 01283 761 371, Lower Grange Farm, Camping and 01283 550 105, from £39 prpn Castletown House, VB**** Guest Derby House Bed & Breakfast, Dove Farm Cottage, , from £270 pw Caravanning Club, 01530 838 074, Accommodation Silver Award, VB****, 01335 324 357, from Mercure Burton upon Trent Ticknall, VB**** Guest Swainswood Leisure Park, Overseal, from £6 ppipn 01332 812 018, from £40 pppn Accommodation Silver Award, £26 pppn Newton Park Hotel, Newton VB***** Holiday Park, DERBY Solney, VB**** Country House Days Inn Donington, Shardlow, 01332 694 565, from £32.50 pppn ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH 01283 763 300, from £355 pw Hotel, 0844 815 9018, from AA Budget Hotel, 01332 799 666, Shardlow Marina Caravan Park, AA Melbourne Arms & Cuisine India, Dandelion Hideaway, Osbaston, £71 pppn from £49.95 prpn AA*** Inn, 01332 864 949, from The Little Retreat, Linton, 3 Pennant Camping & Touring Park, VB****, 01455 292 888, from 01332 792 832, from £13 ppipn Premier Inn Burton on Trent Donington Manor Hotel, AA*** £40 prpn VB***, 07891 034 985, from £405 pw £149 pw Central, AA Budget Hotel, Hotel, 01332 810 253, from The Coach House, AA**** Guest MELBOURNE 0871 527 9280, from £29 prpn £60 prpn House, 01332 862 338, from Forest Lodge, Packington TUTBURY Dovesite, Caravan Club, Redmoor House, VB** B&B, £32 pppn VB****, 01530 411 984, from Donington Park Travel Lodge, Oaklands Country Lodges, 01332 863 566, from £10 ppipn 01283 531 977 from £28 pppn 0871 984 6073, from £19 prpn £600 pw SWADLINCOTE Church Broughton, VB**** Scaddows Farm, Ticknall, Caravan The Delter, AA**** Guest Falcon Inn & Hotel, AA***, Lakeview Lodges, VB****, Gold Award, 01283 730 283, Campville Cottage, Netherseal, Club, 01332 694 523, from £5 ppipn Accommodation, 01283 535 115, 01509 842 416, from £75 prpn 01283 763 777, from £475 pw from £400 pw from £45 prpn VB**** B&B Silver Award, Springwood Fisheries, Caravan Club, Hilton East Midlands Airport, 01283 760 265, from £30 pppn Norman’s Barn, VB****, Windlehill Farm Cottages, Sutton 01332 864 331, from £10 ppipn The Riverside at Branston, AA*** VB**** Hotel, 01509 674 000, 01530 412 224, from £340 pw on the Hill, VB****, 01283 732 377, Hotel, 01283 511 234, from £45 prpn from £50 prpn Fern Cottage, Coton in the Elms, from £200 pw Stanton’s Wood Caravan Site, VB**** B&B, 01283 763 306, from Upper Rectory Farm Three Queens Hotel, AA*** Hotel, Ticknall, Camping & Holiday Inn Express, AA*** Travel £30 pppn Cottages, VB****/*, Gold UTTOXETER Caravanning Club, 01283 523 800, from £50 pppn Accommodation, 01509 678 000, Manor Farm, Coton in the Elms, Award, 01827 880 448, Aldersbrook Cottage, , 01332 862 044, from £6 ppipn from £52 prpn from £330 pw Three Queens Lodge, VB VB**** Farmhouse Silver Award, VB****, 01889 590 253, from SWADLINCOTE Budget Hotel, 0845 230 1334, Kegworth House, AA***** Guest 01283 760 340, from £27.50 pppn COALVILLE £300 pw from £29.75 prpn Accommodation, 01509 672 575, Beehive Farm Woodland Church View Barn, Swepstone, Travelodge Burton A38 from £83 prpn Overseale House, AA*** B&B, Keeper’s Cottage, Prestwood, Lakes, Rosliston, VB***, AA 2 VB*** Gold Award, 01530 272 481, VB**** Gold Award, 01889 590 415, Northbound, VB Budget Hotel, Ladygate Guest House, VB**** 01283 763 741, from £20 pppn Pennant, 01283 763 981 from £200 pw from £230 pw 0871 984 6069, from £37 prpn Guest Accommodation Silver The Mill Wheel, AA**** Inn, UTTOXETER Award, 01332 811 565, from 01283 550 335, from £56 prpn DERBY Moorcourt Cottages, Upper Leigh, Travelodge Burton A38 Forestside Farm, , £35 pppn VB****, 01538 723 008, from Southbound, VB Budget Hotel, TUTBURY 10 Main Street, Repton, VB local Caravan Club, 01283 820 353, from 0871 984 6068, from £37 prpn £450 pw Queen’s Head Hotel, Belton, Boars Head Hotel, Sudbury, AA*** scheme, 01283 702 614, from £15 ppipn (Camping Pods from AA**** Restaurant with Rooms, £380 pw Travelodge Burton upon Trent Hotel, 01283 820 344, from Newborough Cottages, £35 prpn) 01530 222 359, from £72.50 prpn Central, 0871 984 6273, from £59.95 prpn VB****, 01283 575 200, Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan Club £39 prpn Aqua Narrowboats, Radisson Blu Hotel East The Lavender Patch, Hilton, VB***** Willington, VB***** from £800 pw Site, VB** Touring park, Wendy’s B&B, VB****, Midlands Airport, Farmhouse Gold Award, Narrowboat, 01283 701 041, Woodland Views, VB****, 01889 564 172, from £9.80 ppipn 01283 526 994, from £70 prpn 01509 670 575, from £44.50 pppn 07815 956 626, from £58 prpn from £704 pw 01283 820 012, from £430 pw

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© Crown copyright [2010]. All rights reserved. Ordnance 1 BEACON HILL COUNTRY PARK Survey Licence number 100021056. Please note that this HOTELS & GUEST map is designed to help locate key venues across the ACCOMMODATION 2 BLUEBELL WOODS OF destination and not all roads are marked. Glasgow YOXALL LODGE 1 FERNE COTTAGE Edinburgh 3 BRADGATE PARK & SWITHLAND 8 2 MEASHAM HOUSE FARM WOOD COUNTRY PARK 3 THE ROYAL HOTEL 4 LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY Newcastle Belfast COUNCIL COUNTRY PARKS 4 HAMPTON BY HILTON AT ST GEORGE’S PARK York 5 SENCE VALLEY FOREST PARK 5 HILTON AT ST GEORGE’S PARK Manchester 6 HICKS LODGE: THE NATIONAL Sheffield 6 Dublin FOREST CYCLE CENTRE 26 8 MERCURE BURTON UPON TRENT Stoke Derby NEWTON PARK HOTEL Nottingham 7 NATIONAL FOREST LLAMA TREKS Birmingham 7 THREE QUEENS LODGE Leicester 8 TREASURE TRAILS Coventry 8 RAVENSTONE GUEST HOUSE Oxford 9 FOREST FOUR WHEEL DRIVE Cardiff Bristol 9 THE POST HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST London 10 GREENWOOD DAYS 8 10 NOOK COTTAGE B&B 11 LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTRY PARKS SERVICES: 11 BEST WESTERN PREMIER YEW VOLUNTEERING LODGE HOTEL 8 33 12 SWADLINCOTE SKI AND 12 RADISSON BLU HOTEL EAST MAPS & GUIDES SNOWBOARD CENTRE MIDLANDS AIRPORT 33 Ordnance Survey 13 THE PRIEST HOUSE HOTEL 13 THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS 8 Explorer Maps 245 IN THE NATIONAL FOREST 45 10 23 14 WISTERIA LODGE (The National Forest), 8 46 14 WOODLAND SURVIVAL CRAFTS 54 22 15 OVERSEALE HOUSE 246 (Loughborough), BY ROAD 15 WOODLAND WAYS LTD 36 13 12 233 (Leicester) and 26 31 YOUTH HOSTEL For visitors travelling by car or coach, 16 ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CASTLE 31 259 (Derby) cover the National Forest & Beyond is easily 11 16 YHA NATIONAL FOREST the whole National 17 ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH MUSEUM 34 6 accessible from the M1, M6, Forest & Beyond area. 8 22 36 SELF-CATERING M42/A42, A50, A511 and the A38. 18 BATTLEFIELD LINE RAILWAY 34 28 31 Log on to 27 8 ACCOMMODATION For cycle routes visit our website 19 BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD 8 4 5 53 56 7 www.nationalforest.org/giftshop HERITAGE CENTRE 20 10 17 BLITHFIELD LAKESIDE BARNS www.visitnationalforest.co.uk 49 52 to order a 245 map or pick up a 20 CALKE ABBEY 17 24 14 55 18 FOREST LODGE AT HILL FARM copy from the local Tourist 39 8 50 Information Centres. BY BUS 21 CATTON HALL 19 LAKEVIEW LODGES 32 51 8 Information on bus and coach 22 CLAYMILLS VICTORIAN 2 20 NORMAN'S BARN timetables is available from: PUMPING STATION 7 8 20 25 21 UPPER RECTORY FARM COTTAGES Photo credits: Ben Hall (2020Vision), 12 35 4 Traveline Tel: 08712 002 233, 23 DONINGTON LE HEATH 48 24 22 AQUA NARROWBOATS Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, MANOR HOUSE 28 40 8 17 Website: www.traveline.org.uk 4 31 Chris Beech, Crackpotz, Dan Cartright, 8 37 32 31 13 8 16 23 MERCIA MARINA LODGES Great Central Railway, Hilton at St National Express 24 GRACE DIEU PRIORY 35 37 24 NATIONAL TRUST CALKE ABBEY George’s Park, Jackie Rock, Kathy Tel: 08705 808 080, Website: 25 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY 15 27 8 HOLIDAY COTTAGES Belfield, Kevin Mason, Leslie Hextall, 21 16 3 8 www.nationalexpress.com 26 KEDLESTON HALL 38 8 Lisa Brooks, Martin Vaughan, National 25 8 30 29 30 15 19 47 57 29 6 41 42 25 KINGFISHER HOLIDAY PARK 18 11 Forest Adventure Farm, National Forest THE NATIONAL 27 MARSTON’S BREWERY 26 WOODLAND HILLS COURT Llama Treks, Runner Photos, Uttoxeter 59 28 MELBOURNE HALL AND GARDENS 9 1 Racecourse, YHA. FOREST HOPPER 4 2 23 27 50 MILL STREET 29 MOIRA FURNACE The Arriva Midlands 9a bus route is 8 14 1 28 FOREST LODGES 21 5 9 3 The National Forest Hopper. This 30 NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM 31 31 29 PARK VIEW AND SPINNEY Every effort has been made to ensure the VIEW BARN hourly service runs from Leicester*, via 31 NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE 58 accuracy of information at the time of Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch and MUSEUMS 30 SEAL BROOK FARM COTTAGES printing. However, the National Forest & 25 Beyond partners, which include East Swadlincote, to Burton upon Trent 32 SHARPE'S POTTERY MUSEUM 4 31 SEALWOOD COTTAGE VINEYARD Staffordshire Borough Council, the passing many of the Forest’s top 18 National Forest Company, North West 33 SUDBURY HALL AND THE NATIONAL 8 32 THE LITTLE RETREAT attractions including Snibston, Ashby TRUST MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD 44 Leicestershire District Council and South de la Zouch Castle, Moira Furnace, 33 OAKLANDS COUNTRY LODGES Derbyshire District Council, cannot be 34 THE NATIONAL BREWERY CENTRE Conkers, Swadlincote Ski Centre, held responsible for any error, omission or 34 NEWBOROUGH COTTAGES subsequent changes. Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, the 35 BEEHIVE FARM WOODLAND LAKES 8 43 Copyright the National Forest Company National Brewery Centre and the open 36 BLUE CROSS, ROLLESTON REHOMING CAMPING & CARAVANNING 4 Design: www.designwall.co.uk air pool at Hood Park Leisure Centre. CENTRE, HILDA ARCHER SANCTUARY 8 35 INGLES HILL CARAVAN SITE 19 PLEASE HELP TO EXTEND THE Find out more on the website 37 CONKERS 36 STANTON’S WOOD CARAVAN SITE www.visitnationalforest.co.uk LIFE OF THIS GUIDE BY 38 CRACKPOTZ CERAMIC CAFE 37 BEEHIVE FARM WOODLAND LAKES PASSING IT ON TO A FRIEND *The bus is labelled 29a from Leicester to Coalville. 39 NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE FARM OR RECYCLING WHEN YOU Passengers do not have to change buses. HAVE FINISHED WITH IT. 40 ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE BY RAIL 41 SNIBSTON 48 BARTON MARINA 54 BETTY’S FARM AND SHOP Well Dressing National Rail Enquiries, STONEHURST FAMILY FARM 42 49 BYRKLEY GARDEN CENTRE 55 BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATES Tel: 08457 48 49 50, Website: & MUSEUM Train Station Quartz Supreme Offset is made 56 HELEN’S BAKEHOUSE AND from ECF pulp and has FSC® www.nationalrail.co.uk 50 FERRERS CENTRE FOR ARTS 43 TROPICAL BIRDLAND TEAROOM Tourist Information certification. Vegetable based inks AND CRAFTS were used throughout. An excellent website that provides 44 TWYCROSS ZOO 57 LAKESIDE BISTRO National Forest Boundary times and details of trains, buses and 51 FERRERS GALLERY 45 MERCIA LEISURE TRIPS other public transport along with 58 THE CATTOWS FARM SHOP Steam Railway driving instructions is 46 MERCIA MARINA 52 PLANTERS AT BRETBY AND TEA ROOM www.transportdirect.info 47 SHORTHEATH FISHERY 53 THE OCTAGON SHOPPING CENTRE 59 THE SHOULDER OF MUTTON

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