Rosliston Forestry Centre

Rosliston Forestry Centre Rosliston is a 154 acre woodland in the National Forest. Enjoy walking, playing, eating, exploring and much more.
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Experience falconry, family events, birdwatching, environmental education, activities, weddings, and / or stay in one of our secluded lodges

🐾 Join Us Tomorrow for Our Fun Dog Show! 🐾Bring the whole family along for a fantastic FREE day out packed with entertai...
06/06/2026

🐾 Join Us Tomorrow for Our Fun Dog Show! 🐾

Bring the whole family along for a fantastic FREE day out packed with entertainment, activities, and plenty to see and do!

✨ What's On
🐶 Dog Show
🐑 Travelling Farm
🦅 Birds of Prey Display
🛍️ Stall Holders
🎠 Outdoor Play Area
🌳 Endless Grounds to Explore

Whether you're a dog lover, animal enthusiast, or simply looking for a great family day out, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Tomorrow 7th June 🎟️ Free Entry

10am - 4pm

We can't wait to welcome you for a fun-filled day of family entertainment! 🐾☀️

Dog show classes, see poster for times.

Handsome hounds
Lovely ladies
Radiant rescues
Golden oldie
Best biscuit catcher
The eyes have it
Best junior handler
The best six legs
The waggiest tail
Most adorable scruffy
Dog the judge would like to take home
Best in show

You can register any time from and after 10.30am

Capable Canines Wonky Pets Rescue Countryside Connect CIC South Derbyshire District Council Visit South Derbyshire Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC ARD Birds of Prey The Hub Cafe Rosliston Active South Derbyshire

🐾 Visiting us on Sunday for our Dog Show? 🐾❗FREE ENTRY just pay your desirable parking time❗🐷 🦆 🐑🦅🦉There’s so much more ...
05/06/2026

🐾 Visiting us on Sunday for our Dog Show? 🐾

❗FREE ENTRY just pay your desirable parking time❗

🐷 🦆 🐑🦅🦉

There’s so much more to enjoy than just the dogs.

Bring the whole family along and make a day of it. Children will love meeting the animals at the travelling farm thanks to Countryside Connect CIC. Get up close to a variety of friendly farmyard favourites, and experience the excitement of seeing magnificent birds of prey with ARD Birds of Prey

With plenty to see and do throughout the day, it’s a fantastic family day out for animal lovers of all ages.
We can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday! 🐶🐑🦉✨

📅 Dog show Sunday 7th June
🕑 10am - 4pm

✨ Dog show ✨Travelling farm ✨ Birds of prey✨ Stall holders ✨ Outdoor play ✨ Endless grounds to explore

🤞🐕‍🦺 The weather is looking cool and dry - Perfect for a fun dog show 🐾💥 THIS SUNDAY📅 Sunday 7th June 2026⏰ 10am onwards...
03/06/2026

🤞🐕‍🦺 The weather is looking cool and dry - Perfect for a fun dog show 🐾

💥 THIS SUNDAY
📅 Sunday 7th June 2026
⏰ 10am onwards

Join us for a fun day celebrating our four-legged friends!

🐶 Agility course displays with Capable Canines
🏆 Fun dog show classes (£1.00 per entry per class)🐑 Travelling farm with Countryside Connect CIC
🛍️ Stall holders
🦅 Bird of prey with ARD Birds of Prey
💙 Charity stalls…and more!

🎉 Free entry to the event, parking charges still apply. everyone welcome

Bring your family, friends, and of course your dogs for a fun-filled day out!

Please follow our page for up to date events and information about this event in case the weather takes a turn and we have to cancel.

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX,

Wonky Pets Rescue

BBQs can start fires — do NOT bring BBQs to Rosliston Forestry Centre. They are NOT permitted here. 🔥🚫Even disposable BB...
31/05/2026

BBQs can start fires — do NOT bring BBQs to Rosliston Forestry Centre. They are NOT permitted here. 🔥🚫

Even disposable BBQs leave burn marks and damage grass/land, and pose a major fire risk in forested areas — help keep our forests safe! ‼️

🤞🐕‍🦺 Figures crossed weather is good for our first Fun Dog Show 🐾💥 NEXT SUNDAY📅 Sunday 7th June 2026⏰ 10am onwards Join ...
30/05/2026

🤞🐕‍🦺 Figures crossed weather is good for our first Fun Dog Show 🐾

💥 NEXT SUNDAY
📅 Sunday 7th June 2026
⏰ 10am onwards

Join us for a fun day celebrating our four-legged friends!

🐶 Agility course displays with Capable Canines
🏆 Fun dog show classes (£1.00 per entry per class)🐑 Travelling farm with Countryside Connect CIC
🛍️ Stall holders
🦅 Bird of prey with ARD Birds of Prey
💙 Charity stalls…and more!

🎉 Free entry to the event, parking charges still apply. everyone welcome

Bring your family, friends, and of course your dogs for a fun-filled day out!

Please follow our page for up to date events and information about this event in case the weather takes a turn and we have to cancel.

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX,

📚🌿 The Book Hunt 2 days left !! 🌿📚Adventure is waiting for you at our exciting Book Hunt! Come along, explore the trails...
29/05/2026

📚🌿 The Book Hunt 2 days left !! 🌿📚

Adventure is waiting for you at our exciting Book Hunt! Come along, explore the trails, and take part in the fun especially now the weather is more bearable.

We have 2 routes to choose from
📖 A shorter, accessible friendly route, perfect for younger explorers and families.

🌲 A longer woodland route, ideal for older adventurers wanting to explore deeper into the woods.

For most of the trail, you’ll enjoy walking beneath the trees with plenty of natural shade along the way 🍃☀️

Rosliston Forestry Centre
DE12 8JX
FREE ENTRY TO SITE

📖 Book Hunt
📅 23rd - 31st May
🕑 10am - 3pm
🐕 Dog friendly
💰 £3.00 per child
🏅 Medal on completion
🗺️ Maps available from the giftshop

Visit South Derbyshire Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC

📖🌳 BOOK HUNT 🌲👣Well done to our amazing little book hunters who visited and completed today’s adventure and proudly earn...
25/05/2026

📖🌳 BOOK HUNT 🌲👣

Well done to our amazing little book hunters who visited and completed today’s adventure and proudly earned their medals!

Each child also chose a special book to take home and continue the magic of reading. ✨

We love seeing all the excitement, teamwork, and big smiles throughout the forest.

📖 Book hunt
📅 Daily until 31st May
🕑 10am - 3pm
💰 £3.00 per child
🏅📚 Medal and a book on completion

Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX

🌲📚 NEW IN THE GIFT SHOP! 📚🌲Step into the woodland magic of Rosliston Forestry Centre with a beautiful new storybook adve...
23/05/2026

🌲📚 NEW IN THE GIFT SHOP! 📚🌲

Step into the woodland magic of Rosliston Forestry Centre with a beautiful new storybook adventure inspired by the forest we all know and love!

Follow the journey through familiar forest trails, peaceful ponds, towering trees, sculpture spots, play areas and woodland hideaways as the characters discover the wonders of Rosliston Forestry Centre

🦉 A lovely keepsake from your visit
🌳 Inspired by real locations around the forest
🎁 Available now from the Gift Shop

Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC South Derbyshire District Council Visit South Derbyshire Active South Derbyshire

📚🌿 The Book Hunt Starts Tomorrow! 🌿📚Adventure is waiting for you at our exciting Book Hunt! Come along, explore the trai...
22/05/2026

📚🌿 The Book Hunt Starts Tomorrow! 🌿📚

Adventure is waiting for you at our exciting Book Hunt! Come along, explore the trails, and take part in the fun.

We have 2 routes to choose from
📖 A shorter, accessible friendly route, perfect for younger explorers and families.

🌲 A longer woodland route, ideal for older adventurers wanting to explore deeper into the woods.

For most of the trail, you’ll enjoy walking beneath the trees with plenty of natural shade along the way 🍃☀️

Rosliston Forestry Centre
DE12 8JX
FREE ENTRY TO SITE

📖 Book Hunt
📅 23rd - 31st May
🕑 10am - 3pm
🐕 Dog friendly
💰 £3.00 per child
🏅 Medal on completion
🗺️ Maps available from the giftshop

Visit South Derbyshire Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC

📖🌳 BOOK HUNT 👣🌲🌲📚 Our favourite trail of the year starts this Saturday 📗🌳Can you find all the books hiding in the forest...
20/05/2026

📖🌳 BOOK HUNT 👣🌲

🌲📚 Our favourite trail of the year starts this Saturday 📗🌳

Can you find all the books hiding in the forest? 👀✨

With both short and long trail options available, there’s something to suit all ages and little adventurers alike.

Let your imagination run wild, explore the woodland paths, and join us on a magical book hunt through the forest 📖🍃

📅 May 23rd - 31st
⏰ 10am - 3pm daily
🗺️ Maps available from giftshop
💰 £3.00 per child
🏅 Medal on completion
📖 Book swap tables located in the visitor centre
🐕 Dogs welcome
✨ Free entry to site
🚗 Parking £4.00 all day
🌞 Weather forecast 😎☀️🌻

ARD Birds of Prey Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC Visit South Derbyshire South Derbyshire District Active South Derbyshire

Address

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston
Swadlincote
DE128JX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01283 563483

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