Beechenhurst

A woodland adventure in the heart of the Forest of Dean - with sculpture trail, walking and tree climbing

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Summer adventures

Birds, animals, castles, gardens and boat trips … Here are six summery escapes in reach of London that will make a day trip into an adventure.

Westonbirt The National Arboretum

Experience around 2500 different species of trees from all over the world

Car-free offer: 30% off entry with valid train or bus ticket, or bike

High Wycombe

High Wycombe is an excellent hub for car-free adventures: Disraeli’s manor house and the Hellfire caves and are each just ten minutes away by bus.

Huntingdon

An hour from London by train, there are some hidden gems hiding here among the thatched villages beside the River Ouse.

Local walk

Look out for these flowers and trees, birds and animals in the parks, woods, fields and commons near your house.

Nottingham guide

Nottingham is a great place to explore by bus, tram or on foot: caves and pubs, museums and galleries, flowering parks and pretty shopping streets.

RSPB Leighton Moss

RSPB Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay nature reserve has spectacular scenery and is home to otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers and red deer

Car-free offer: 50% off by train, bus or bike, plus 10% off in cafe!

Pensthorpe Natural Park

An inspiring 700 acre nature reserve, including gardens, wetlands, woodland and wildlife, as well as interactive trails and eco play areas.

Car-free offer: £4 off when you arrive by bus or bike (£3 off senior/child)

Wyre Forest

A forest escape with walking, cycling, horse riding and tree top adventures.

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Alice Holt Forest

Exciting outdoor activities in beautiful woodland - with way-marked trails, wooden animals and Gruffalo sculptures

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Dalby Forest

An epic choice of forest trails, walking, cycling and outdoor adventure for everyone

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Croydon countryside

Half an hour south of the centre of London, you can find some beautiful walking country: flowering parkland, historic commons, woods and nature reserves.

Autumn Colour

From the wooded Chilterns that inspired Roald Dahl's stories to the stately estates outside Edinburgh, there are plenty of autumn forests to explore without a car.

Whinlatter Forest

Stunning views and walks await at this mountain forest in the Lake District

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Delamere Forest

A shady oasis of forest paths and cycling trails in the heart of the Cheshire plain

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)