Salcey Forest - Forestry England

Salcey Forest - Forestry England Salcey Forest is an oasis of nature and history only 7 miles from the centre of Northampton. Salcey Forest is managed by Forestry England.

Located only 7 miles from the centre of Northampton, Salcey Forest is an oasis of nature and history
This magnificent woodland has many miles of ancient wood banks, building remains and ancient trees. The 'druids', or veteran oaks, are rare and amazing wildlife habitats, and some of the old oaks are over 600 years old. See what you can spot on your visit to the medieval royal hunting forest. We’ve

got endless walking trails, a family cycling trail (with bike hire available on site), adventure play area and even an onsite café selling tasty homemade meals and cakes in a warm, friendly environment. For over 100 years, we have been growing, shaping and caring for over 1,500 of our nation’s forests for the benefit and enjoyment of all, for this generation and the next. With your help and support, we care for more land and trees than any other organisation in England. Shaping landscapes for people, wildlife and timber.

11 June is International Day of Play!There are countless ways to play your way at Salcey Forest.... from Gruffalo huntin...
11/06/2026

11 June is International Day of Play!

There are countless ways to play your way at Salcey Forest.... from Gruffalo hunting to bug spotting, activity trails to play areas, den building to Disc Golf 🌳🛝🪲

Plan your next forest adventure 👉 www.forestryengland.uk/salcey-forest

Helping the next generation feel good in the forest, one bag at a time 🎒 Our new self-led activity packs include animal...
09/06/2026

Helping the next generation feel good in the forest, one bag at a time 🎒

Our new self-led activity packs include animal shadow puppets, scavenger hunts, bird ID guides, binoculars, a magnifying glass, pencils, and hand sanitizer ✏️

What are you waiting for? Let’s help young people get creative whilst discovering the benefits of nature. Available to hire today at Salcey Forest 🌳

Looking for a family adventure?🎀All of your favourite magical moments from Room on the Broom have come to life in the fo...
06/06/2026

Looking for a family adventure?🎀

All of your favourite magical moments from Room on the Broom have come to life in the forest, and Witch and friends need your help to find some of her lost items!

Pick up an activity pack from Visitor Info Point and let this weekend’s adventure begin🪄

Celebrating our volunteers this Volunteers Week💚 A huge thank you to all our volunteers that help make Salcey Forest a g...
05/06/2026

Celebrating our volunteers this Volunteers Week💚

A huge thank you to all our volunteers that help make Salcey Forest a great place to visit. Clearing vegetation to keep trails open, maintaining facilities, litter picking, they help us with it all and we couldn't do it without them.

Want to get involved?👉 https://www.forestryengland.uk/salcey-forest/volunteering-salcey-forest

Step out into the forest.🚶Walking is one of the simplest ways to boost your wellbeing, and there's no better place to en...
02/06/2026

Step out into the forest.🚶

Walking is one of the simplest ways to boost your wellbeing, and there's no better place to enjoy it than in Salcey Forest. Our latest blog is packed with ideas and inspiration to help you make the most of your next forest walk, plus an exclusive Muck Boots discount to keep your feet comfy in all weathers 🥾

Read the blog and start planning your visit 👉 forestryeng.land/explore-the-forest-on-foot

Inter-row mowing might look simple, but it plays a vital role in helping young trees grow strong. By controlling grasses...
31/05/2026

Inter-row mowing might look simple, but it plays a vital role in helping young trees grow strong. By controlling grasses and woody vegetation, we prevent them from being smothered while still leaving enough cover to protect them from the summer heat.

At the same time, these more open spaces create the perfect basking spots for reptiles like lizards 🦎 and make it easier for birds of prey to hunt, helping keep the forest in balance.

It’s all part of how we carefully manage the forest—supporting both new woodland and the wildlife that calls it home. 🌿

Thanks to our Northants Beat Forester, for these great pictures.

🌲✨ Support the forest you love ✨🌲When you become a Forestry England member, you’re helping us care for wildlife, maintai...
29/05/2026

🌲✨ Support the forest you love ✨🌲

When you become a Forestry England member, you’re helping us care for wildlife, maintain our woodlands, and keep trails and facilities open for everyone to enjoy.

Plus, you’ll get free parking for a whole year – so you can visit again and again. 🚗🌳

It’s a simple way to give something back while making the most of everything the forest has to offer. 💚 www.forestryengland.uk/membership

28/05/2026

48 hours to parkrun 🚨

The volunteer rota is looking very empty 😱

By 5pm tomorrow, we need (at a minimum 😢)
Barcode scanner
Finish tokens
2 x marshal
Tail walker

And possibly a car park marshal & another time keeper would be nice

We appreciate that it's the school half term which is always a challenge (especially as a lot of our amazing DofE gang are away) but we can't go ahead without a minimum number of volunteers.

When the temperatures rise, there’s no better place to be than beneath a leafy canopy. Our forests are a natural shady o...
27/05/2026

When the temperatures rise, there’s no better place to be than beneath a leafy canopy. Our forests are a natural shady oasis – perfect for staying cool while you walk, cycle or relax.

Take a break from the heat, and enjoy a little calm in the trees 🍃💚

Address

Hartwell Road
Northampton
NN72HX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+443000674340

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