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

🖌️🫟 OPENING THIS FRIDAY 🫖🏺Paint your own pottery at The Studio with The Pottery Pop Up Simply pop in to paint or book yo...
08/09/2026

🖌️🫟 OPENING THIS FRIDAY 🫖🏺

Paint your own pottery at The Studio with The Pottery Pop Up

Simply pop in to paint or book your space at https://thepotterypopup.co.uk

For any other info contact Jess at [email protected]

Opening times...
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 2.30pm
Saturday 10am - 5.30pm
Sunday - closed

🎉 ROOM HIRE JUST £60 FOR THE DAY! 🎉Looking for a space to hire that comes with great outdoor views? Our room is availabl...
07/09/2026

🎉 ROOM HIRE JUST £60 FOR THE DAY! 🎉

Looking for a space to hire that comes with great outdoor views?

Our room is available to hire for just £60 for the day, from 9am – 4.30pm! 🥳

✨ Perfect for:

🎈 Children’s birthday parties
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family get-togethers
🧑‍🏫 Workshops & classes
🤝 Club meetings
🎨 Craft groups
…and much more!

🌳 Set within the beautiful grounds of Rosliston Forestry Centre, you’ll have access to fantastic outdoor green spaces and children's playgrounds.

To check dates and availability please contact....

[email protected]
01283 563483

2 rooms available. The room pictured in the advertisement is the Barn room

🧱✨ WE’RE SO EXCITED! ✨🧱The countdown is officially on for our upcoming Brick Show! Thanks to Northern Brickworks 🎉We ca...
05/09/2026

🧱✨ WE’RE SO EXCITED! ✨🧱

The countdown is officially on for our upcoming Brick Show! Thanks to Northern Brickworks 🎉

We can’t believe this is already our 3rd year and it just keeps getting bigger, better and more exciting! Each year brings new displays 🙌

And something new this year, not only will there be a giant mosaic which all visitors can help us build throughout the day, you can also encounter the new POKEMON and Lego play smart sets.

There will also be a physical make and take pokemon ball that all children can take home and a Pokémon photo opportunity.

📍 Loads of great displays 📍stall holders 📍Lego play and more

📅 Saturday September 19th
🕘 10am - 4pm
❗ FREE ENTRY

Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX

02/09/2026

😃 Located in the visitor centre from 11th September 😍

Follow The Studio pottery studio for more information and bookings

☀️ Looks like it may be the nicest day of the week! 🌿So, if you’re looking for something to do today, why not make the m...
01/09/2026

☀️ Looks like it may be the nicest day of the week! 🌿

So, if you’re looking for something to do today, why not make the most of it? 🐦🦉

We’re having one last day of Hold a Bird and our Wildlife Trail today! 🦅🐰🦊 📅 1st September

Come along, enjoy the sunshine, meet some amazing birds and explore the wildlife trail before it’s gone. 🌳💚

We’d love to see you! 😊

🦇Guided bat walk and talk🦇 📅 11th September. 🕘 6.30-9.30pm Join us this September for an evening exploring the nocturnal...
30/08/2026

🦇Guided bat walk and talk🦇

📅 11th September. 🕘 6.30-9.30pm

Join us this September for an evening exploring the nocturnal world of local bats. Guided bat walk and talk at Rosliston Forestry Centre

🌙 Our guided walk & talk is a perfect autumn activity for adults and families with children over 7.
🌳Learn how to use bat detectors to hear their hidden echolocation calls as they hunt for insects under the night sky.

💷£5 per person

👨‍👩🏼‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Suitable for beginners & families with children over 7

Booking essential. Book your place online here: https://bit.ly/EEPEventBooking

🌳Contact the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC team for more info: [email protected]

🦅 THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! 🦅Have you always dreamed of getting up close to your favourite bird of prey? Now’s your cha...
26/08/2026

🦅 THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! 🦅

Have you always dreamed of getting up close to your favourite bird of prey? Now’s your chance! 🤩

Come along and hold one of our majestic birds of prey and learn some fascinating facts from our expert team. 🦉🦅

✨ All ages welcome!
💷 Just £5 per person, per bird
📅 29th - 31st August

Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉BRICK SHOW 19th SEPTEMBER 2026😃 Not long until the ever popular Brick show🧱✨Come and see an incredible...
25/08/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

BRICK SHOW 19th SEPTEMBER 2026

😃 Not long until the ever popular Brick show🧱✨

Come and see an incredible range of amazing LEGO creations, built by the talented exhibitors at Northern Brickworks

Each year Northern Brickworks brings their Brick Show to Rosliston and put on an incredible day for children, families and adults, creating a place where imaginations can run wild and everyone can enjoy the simple fun of building.

The aim is to inspire children to be creative, use their imagination and spend less time on screens and more time creating, building and enjoying time together. We’re incredibly grateful for all the hard work and enthusiasm they put into making this event such a fantastic day for the whole community.

So join us September 19th

🕘 10am - 4pm

📍 FREE ENTRY

TAG A LEGO NERD 😃

Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX

🌞 Our Second family fun day of the year is this Friday ! 📅 28th August Join us for our Family fun day from 10am - 3pm...
24/08/2026

🌞 Our Second family fun day of the year is this Friday !

📅 28th August

Join us for our Family fun day from 10am - 3pm for a day packed with exciting activities !

💰 Just £10 per child and then £8.50 for all subsequent children in the same transaction will give you unlimited access to as many activities as you can fit into your day.

✨ Activities include ✨

🎯 Archery
🔫 Laser combat
🏰 Inflatables
🎣 Pond dipping
🕷️ Mini beast surveying
🧭 Orienteering
🪵 Den building
🗺️ GPS Tracking
🖍️ Arts and craft

Recommended Age 5+

No booking required

Activities start from 10am we strongly recommend to arrive early so you can park up and purchase your wristbands.

Wristbands available from 9am in the giftshop

Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX

Almost time for the kids to head back to school! 🎒📚Parents… are we all feeling a little skint after the summer yet? 😅 Lo...
21/08/2026

Almost time for the kids to head back to school! 🎒📚
Parents… are we all feeling a little skint after the summer yet? 😅

Looking for affordable days out to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank?

Now that we’ve finally had a bit of rain, the site is very slowly starting to show signs of green again 😃🌿🌳 so why not pack a picnic, get the kids outdoors and enjoy a day out at Rosliston Forestry Centre? 🧺🌲

DE12 8JX

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

Website

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