News : the national forest

On Thursday 12th August 2010, the £16m Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of The National Forest was celebrating, following the arrival of its two-millionth visitor – a family of four from Fleetwood in Lancashire.

Lee and Helen Gair, along with their two children: Megan, aged 10 and Will aged 9, were presented with a gift hamper, a certificate declaring their place in the Centre’s history and an Annual Family...

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – This coming Half Term holiday (29th May to 6th June 2010), will see the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest provide a great programme of events and activities to entertain the whole family throughout the Whitsun break.

The 120 acre centre, offers families the chance to enjoy the Enchanted Forest indoor adventure zone, the brand-new Barefoot...

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – 23rd March 2010 – As part of a weekend of celebrations that are being held at the Conkers visitor attraction in the National Forest, the National Brewery Centre’s new Shire horses will be making a guest appearance.

Taking place at the Conkers attraction in Moira, near Swadlincote, on the Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 2010, the public will, for the first time, be able to...

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK – 23rd March 2010 – Staff at the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest are gearing up for a bumper weekend of fun and activities on the 27th and 28th of March 2010.

The event sees the grand opening of a brand new barefoot walk that takes visitors on a tour spanning 200-years of the rich, industrial heritage of the local area – from when spa...